PlanXcel Add-in – Version 2.45.03
Download the MSI Setup File to automatically install the PlanXcel Add-in (Recommended - Admin Previlages required).
Run the PlanXcel_SetUp.msi setup file after closing all Excel files. Please follow the onscreen commands to complete the installation.
If Admin previlages are not available, PlanXcel can be installed under the User profile. Download Zipped EXE Setup file and extract to your local folder. Run the PlanXcel_SetUp.exe setup file after closing all Excel files. This will install the PlanXcel Add-in to the default Addin folder but may not be activated which can be done by following the below note.
Note: If PlanXcel ribbon is not seen (in some rare cases) in the Excel menu, follow the below step after opening any Excel workbook.
File >> Options >> Addins >> Manage (Excel Add-ins) >> Go OR Excel Ribbon >> Developer >> Excel Add-ins
Tick the PlanExcel addin to activate .
🛠️ How to Install the PlanXcel Add-in manually
Follow these steps to install and activate the PlanXcel Add-in for Microsoft Excel. No Admin rights are required to activate.
📦 Step 1: Prepare the Files
Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a local folder on your computer.
Close all open Excel files before proceeding.
🔐 Step 2: Unblock the Files
Even though our files are digitally certified, Microsoft may flag downloaded files with a security warning. To check:
Right-click each file and select Properties.
If you see the message:
“This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer.”
→ Check the Unblock box and click OK.If no warning is shown, simply click OK to close the dialog.
📂 Step 3: Install the Add-in
Double-click the PlanExcel.xlam file from your local folder.
The file will install silently in the background — you may not see it open.
✅ Step 4: Activate the Add-in in Excel
Open Microsoft Excel.
If the PlanXcel tab is not visible in the Ribbon:
Go to File > Options > Add-ins > Manage (Excel Add-ins) > Go
(or click Excel Add-ins from the Developer tab)In the Add-ins window, check the box next to PlanExcel.
Click OK to activate.
🎉 Step 5: You're Ready!
A new tab named PlanXcel will appear in the Excel Ribbon.
You now have full access to all PlanXcel dashboard and scheduling tools.
Check Unblock before proceeding for manual installation. It is recommended to check that this Unblock is checked to avoid any unnecessary issues with Excel.