Remove Add-in from Office 2016 for Mac

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After installing an add-in (.xla) which worked once, I'm trying to remove it so I can install an updated version.

So far I've:

  • deleted the .xla
  • removed the check box in Tools > Add-ins
  • removed it from the list
  • Quit Excel completely
  • reopened Excel.

I get an error that Excel can't find the plugin, it's back in the Add-ons list, and the Add-ins toolbar is still there with the Add-ins buttons.

Did all the same stuff again, this time with a reboot thrown in. No change.

Where is it storing this?
I looked through the plists in the Excel bundle, but couldn't find any references.

Best Answer

You have to do this through "My Add-Ins"

In the Insert Menu, select Add-Ins and then the submenu "My Add-Ins"

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Click the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner of the Add-In you wish to remove. Then click "Remove".

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