Removing COM Add-ins in Excel 2016: A Handy Guide

Removing COM Add-ins in Excel 2016: A Handy Guide

Microsoft Excel 2016 is a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization. However, sometimes COM add-ins can cause issues with Excel's performance or functionality. In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to remove COM add-ins in Excel 2016.

What are COM Add-ins?

COM add-ins are small programs that extend the functionality of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. They are developed using Component Object Model (COM) technology and can be created by third-party developers or by Microsoft itself. COM add-ins can add new features, commands, and tools to Excel, but they can also cause conflicts and stability issues.

Why Remove COM Add-ins?

There are several reasons why you might want to remove COM add-ins from Excel 2016:

• Conflicts with other add-ins or Excel features
• Slow performance or instability
• Unwanted or unnecessary features
• Security concerns

How to Remove COM Add-ins

To remove COM add-ins in Excel 2016, follow these steps:

1. Open Excel and click on the File tab
2. Click on Options and select Add-ins
3. Select COM Add-ins from the Manage dropdown menu and click Go
4. Uncheck the box next to the add-in you want to remove and click OK

Alternatively, you can use the Quick Access Toolbar to quickly access the COM Add-ins dialog box:

1. Right-click on the Quick Access Toolbar and select Customize Quick Access Toolbar
2. Select All Commands from the Choose commands from dropdown menu
3. Scroll down and select COM Add-ins and click Add
4. Click OK to close the Excel Options dialog box
5. Click on the COM Add-ins button in the Quick Access Toolbar
6. Uncheck the box next to the add-in you want to remove and click OK

In this article, we have provided a detailed guide on how to remove COM add-ins in Excel 2016. COM add-ins can add useful features to Excel, but they can also cause conflicts and stability issues. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily remove COM add-ins and improve Excel's performance and functionality.

References

• Remove or disable add-ins in Excel
• COM Add-ins
• How to manage COM add-ins in Excel