Akib Bin Rashid
Excel is the most widely used tool when it comes to dealing with huge datasets. We can perform myriads of tasks of multiple dimensions in Excel. Sometimes, we need to install several add-ins for our convenience. Power Map is one of them. But even after installing the Power Map, it may not show in some cases. In this article, I will explain the solution for the Excel Power Map add-in not showing.
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Possible Reason for Power Map Add-in Not Showing in Excel
The most common reason for Power Map add-in is not visible is that the add-in is not available in that version of Excel or the box for the power map is not checked.
4 Easy Steps to Solve Power Map Add-in Not Showing in Excel
This is the ribbon of my worksheet initially. Notice that there is no Power Map in the ribbon.
Now I will discuss in detail the way to solve the issue step by step.Â
Step 1: Open Excel Options to Get the List of Add-ins
- Go to the File tab.
- Go to More >> select Options.
Step 2: Open Add-ins Option to Select Power Map
- Excel Options window will open. Select Add-ins.
Step 3: Add Power Map from Available Options
- Now, select Microsoft Power Map for Excel >> choose COM Add-ins from the drop-down >> select Go.
Step 4: Check Power Map to Activate and Show in Insert Tab
- COM Add-ins window will open. Check Microsoft Power Map for Excel >> select OK.
Now Power Maps should work. You will find the Map features in the Insert tab.
Things to Remember
- Please remember to check the box for Power Map.
- You should click OK, not Add.
Conclusion
In this article, I have demonstrated an effortless method to enable Power Map in Excel. I hope it helps everyone. And lastly, if you have any kind of suggestions, ideas, or feedback please feel free to comment down below.
