From the Tools menu, select Trust Center.Ģ. From the File menu (Microsoft Office Button), select Word Options (or "Excel Options" for Excel, etc.)ġ. – To view and manage add-ins in Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007 or Access 2007:ġ. Word, Excel, Access or PowerPoint 2007 * Outlook 2007 Uncheck any unwanted plugin and click OK. At the right pane, select COM Add-ins and click Go…Ĥ. – To disable add-ins in all Office 2016, 2013 or 2010 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.):ģ. According to the installed Office version, select the corresponding link below, to view the instructions to disable add-ins.
Although add ins are generally useful, in some cases they can cause the malfunction of a program and you have to disable them in order to regain the program's functionality. For example an "Antivirus" add-in, for Outlook Email program, can offer antivirus protection for all received e-mails.
An "Add-in" (also known as: plugin, addin, add-on, addon, or extension) is a software component that adds a specific feature to a specific application.