# Excel Add-In – CData ribbon not appearing

**URL:** <https://community.cdata.com/t/excel-add-in-cdata-ribbon-not-appearing/246>\
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**Created:** [July 11, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/excel-add-in-cdata-ribbon-not-appearing/246 "2023-07-11T19:45:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/excel-add-in-cdata-ribbon-not-appearing/246/1 "2023-07-11T19:45:21Z")

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If the CData ribbon is not appearing for the Excel Add-In, you will need to manually enable the Add-In.

1. To accomplish this, you will need to go to File → Options, and select Add-ins.

2. Select Manage: Disabled Items, and press Go.

3. Ensure that the CData Excel Add-In is not disabled, and press OK to save the changes.

4. You should then go to Manage: COM Add-ins, and press Go.

5. Ensure that the CData Excel Add-In is checked, and press OK to save the changes.

Please reach out to [support@cdata.com](mailto:support@cdata.com) if this does not resolve the problem for you.