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Instructions for installing an MS Excel add-in
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Images shown are from Win7 and Excel 2013; click any image for a larger version.

  1. Download the .xlam file of the add-in of interest

  2. Save to %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns
    Usually this will translate to C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns

  3. Open Excel

  4. Click File > Options
    'File > Options' screenshot

  5. Select the Add-Ins pane
    'Add-Ins pane' screenshot

  6. At the bottom of the dialog, in Manage: select Excel Add-ins and click Go...
    'Add-Ins pane' screenshot

  7. Check the box next to the name of the add-in of interest (here, CSV Exporter) and click OK
    'Add-Ins pane' screenshot

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