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"You don't have permission to use this add-in" error on Claude for Excel add-in (personal account, started 29 May 2026)

I'm getting the following error when I try to open the "Claude by Anthropic" add-in in the Excel desktop app: "You don't have permission to use this add-in. Contact your system administrator to request access." Key details: This is…

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Not able to file tax return due to blocked macros

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Unable to open Excel files after restart

I I think the problem occurs only after a Windows restart. I've posted the issue here in the past, but I can't find it.

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unable to install add ins across office

The problem is on the desktop version. It works in excel online and it also works when i log out of my account. I have a personal account but it says that i dont have permission to use this add in and i should contact the administrator. But is a personal…

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Some apps don't allow for personal email logins

I recently bought a Microsoft 365 personal subscription. I am able to log into the Word app but I get a message saying "we couldn't find a work or school account with that email address" when I try to log in to Excel or Powerpoint. Not sure why…

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Combine VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP, Multi Input, Single Output

Hey, I'm trying to create a table for the following: I have 3 sets of Items, and each item has a different specification. Some of the specifications are the same even though they mean different things and they can't be changed. My final table has three…

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Excel Desktop Add-ins Not Loading (Works in Excel Web)

I am unable to load any Office Add-ins in Excel Desktop. When I go to Insert → Add-ins, I receive an error stating that one or more add-ins could not be loaded. This issue occurs with all add-ins, not just a specific one. However, the same account works…

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can't see CoPilot icon in MS Office applications

I can't see the CoPilot icon in any of my MS Office apps. I have tried all the suggested steps. I also don't find the "CoPilot" option under File>Account>Excel Options

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i close auto recovered files without saving

i close auto recovered files without saving and the files are not saved in my drive. how do i see the autorecovered file again

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Excel 2024 - How to add a new month to the existing bar chart?

Question: How to add a new month to the existing bar chart in Excel 2024 I have 3 rows. Oct 2025, April 2026, May 2026 The headings are: Month, Start Value, End Value, Change The bar chart has the 3 start values and then the 3 end values then the 3…

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After installing new MS365 w/Copilot, Excel hangs when Font Color option opens

I installed the new version of MS365 a few days ago. AND again today! I reinstalled MS365 because every time I bring up Excel's Font Color, the screen freezes. It does not let me do anything except exit the app. This happens on both my PCs: MS Surf3…

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Excel - Bar chart colors change when data range is modified

In excel 2024 I have a bar chart with 3 bars where I added a different color to each bar. When I decrease the chart’s data range the bars color change to different set of colors. Question: how to maintain the same set of colors I choose?

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How do I create a pivot table to show me the number of each item on a list of song titles?

I have a list of songs I have played in Excel. I want to create a simple pivot table to show me how many times I've played each song. Thank you!

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Why Excel 365 keeps doing “cleanup” when you close it

Excel has recently started doing a clean-up when I close it. It persists and does not go away. What Can I do to stop this behavior?

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Why are my excel files not saving?

Every time I work on an excel file and save it the changes are not there when I reopen the file. I have tried changing the location, the file name, etc. Nothing works. It is extremely frustrating and wasting a lot of time to redo the work.

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excel wont open

When I try to open a file in excel it tells me to sign in. I type my email and then it says I have no internet connection. Obviously, I do. I am here! HELP!

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Can not access words or excel

I must access my accounts. I need to speak with a live person. I need to complete this project now. I cannot get into Word or Excel. I need a phone number to call. No AI person, please.

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After travelling to Vietnam from Australia save is no longer possible or illuminated in Excel

After adding information to the spreadsheet it’s not possible to save it so I can’t turn off my laptop in fear of losing my information

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Excel When numerals and text are found in the same column move numerals to left cell

Hello from Steve When numerals and text are found in the same column move numerals to left cell please. Sub HighlightCellsWithNumbersAndText() Dim ws As Worksheet Dim rng As Range, cell As Range Dim hasNumber As Boolean, hasLetter As Boolean Dim i As…

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Excel I need to use the below macro to function on the workbook that I am working on.

Hello from Steve Can the below line be changed to please any workbook that I am working on Set ws = ThisWorkbook.Sheets("15 Mar Sun Tauherenikau") Sub HighlightCellsWithNumbersAndText() Dim ws As Worksheet Dim rng As Range, cell As Range Dim…

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"You don't have permission to use this add-in" error on Claude for Excel add-in (personal account, started 29 May 2026)

Not able to file tax return due to blocked macros

Unable to open Excel files after restart

unable to install add ins across office

Some apps don't allow for personal email logins

Combine VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP, Multi Input, Single Output

Excel Desktop Add-ins Not Loading (Works in Excel Web)

can't see CoPilot icon in MS Office applications

i close auto recovered files without saving

Excel 2024 - How to add a new month to the existing bar chart?

After installing new MS365 w/Copilot, Excel hangs when Font Color option opens

Excel - Bar chart colors change when data range is modified

How do I create a pivot table to show me the number of each item on a list of song titles?

Why Excel 365 keeps doing “cleanup” when you close it

Why are my excel files not saving?

excel wont open

Can not access words or excel

After travelling to Vietnam from Australia save is no longer possible or illuminated in Excel

Excel When numerals and text are found in the same column move numerals to left cell

Excel I need to use the below macro to function on the workbook that I am working on.