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The document provides instructions on how to install and activate the Analysis ToolPak and Solver add-ins in Microsoft Excel, which enhance data analysis capabilities. It outlines the steps to access these add-ins through the Excel Options menu and how to utilize them for data analysis and problem-solving. Additionally, it offers resources for further learning about these tools and tips for accessing updated content from Office.com.

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Analysis 1

The document provides instructions on how to install and activate the Analysis ToolPak and Solver add-ins in Microsoft Excel, which enhance data analysis capabilities. It outlines the steps to access these add-ins through the Excel Options menu and how to utilize them for data analysis and problem-solving. Additionally, it offers resources for further learning about these tools and tips for accessing updated content from Office.com.

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Excel > Customizing

Quick start: Activate and use an add-in

Add-ins are a feature in Microsoft Excel that provide additional features and commands. Two of the more

popular add-ins are the Analysis ToolPak and Solver, both of which provide extended data analysis

capability for "what-if" planning. To use these add-ins, you need to install and activate them.

This topic includes procedures that show you how to install and activate the Analysis ToolPak and Solver,

and how to get started analyzing your data with each. You can use the same general process for installing

and activating many other add-ins. Some other add-ins, such as those created by third parties, may have

their own installation program.

How?

Install and activate the Analysis ToolPak and Solver.

Install and activate the Analysis ToolPak and Solver

1. Click the File tab.

2. Click Options, and then click the Add-Ins category.

3. Near the bottom of the Excel Options dialog box, make sure that Excel Add-ins is selected in the
Manage box, and then click Go.

4. In the Add-Ins dialog box, select the check boxes for Analysis ToolPak and Solver Add-in, and then click
OK.

5. If Excel displays a message that states it can't run this add-in and prompts you to install it, click Yes to
install the add-ins.

Note In this case, because you are installing two add-ins, Excel prompts you to install an add-in twice;
once for the Analysis ToolPak and once for Solver.

On the Data tab, note that an Analysis group has been added. This group contains command buttons for Data
Analysis and for Solver.

Now you're ready to start using these add-ins.

Get started using the Analysis ToolPak

1. On a worksheet, click a cell.

2. On the Data tab, in the Analysis group, click Data Analysis.


3. In the Data Analysis dialog box, click the tool that you want to use and click OK.

4. In the dialog box that appears for the tool you chose, enter the parameters and select any
options as needed.

Get started using Solver

1. On a worksheet, enter a formula and then make sure the cell that contains that formula remains selected.

2. On the Data tab, in the Analysis group, click Solver.

3. In the Solver Parameters dialog box, choose between Max, Min, and Value Of. If you select Value Of,
enter a value in the box.

4. In the By Changing Variable Cells box, enter a cell or a range for the cells for which you want to solve.

5. Click Add to add a constraint for a cell, and enter the condition for that cell.

6. Click Add again to add more cell constraints (you can have multiple constraints for a single cell), and click
OK when you are finished. Then click Solve.

The Solver Results dialog box appears, with a success or failure message.

Next steps

To learn more about using Solver, see Define and solve a problem by using Solver

To find detailed help about Solver at Frontline System's Web site, see Solver Help at

www.solver.com

To learn more about using the Analysis ToolPak, see Perform statistical and engineering analysis

with the Analysis ToolPak

Tip Office.com is continuously updated with new content, including how-to articles, videos, and training

courses. If the bottom of the Help Viewer says Offline and you are connected to the Internet, click Offline,

and then click Show content from Office.com. Or, visit the Excel Help and How-To home page on

Office.com.

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