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Install GPT for Excel

GPT for Excel is part of the GPT for Excel Word add-in. One installation covers Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, on both desktop and the web; this guide focuses on installing and using the add-in for Microsoft Excel.

Prerequisites

The following table lists the minimum versions of Microsoft Excel compatible with the GPT for Excel Word add-in on different Microsoft Office platforms.

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Microsoft 365 subscription:

Version 2002 (Build 12527.20092)

Retail perpetual:

Version 2002 (Build 12527.20092)

Volume-licensed perpetual:

Excel 2021: Version 2108 (Build 12527.20092)

Version 16.35 (Build 20030802)

Supported on:

  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Which version of Excel am I using?

Installation​

  1. Go to the installation page.

  2. Click Open in Excel.

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    The add-in will be installed on your Microsoft account for both Excel and Word.

    Open GPT for Excel Word in Excel

    A pop-up appears at the top of the window, requesting your permission to proceed.

  3. Confirm to open the Excel desktop app.

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    If this method doesn't work, install the add-in from the app:

    1. Open Excel.

    2. On the ribbon, select Home > Add-ins.

    3. Search for "GPT for Excel Word".

    4. In the search results, click Add for GPT for Excel Word.

  4. Click Accept and Continue to accept the permissions.

    Grant GPT for Excel Word the required permissions

You have installed GPT for Excel Word on your Microsoft account. The add-in is now available from the Home tab in the desktop and web versions of Excel. If you don't see it, go to Home > Add-ins > My add-ins > GPT for Excel Word.

GPT for Excel Word on the Home ribbon
For IT administrators

If your organization uses a firewall or proxy that restricts network access, you must whitelist the following domains for the add-in to work:

*.gptforwork.com
*.microsoft.com
*.microsoftonline.com
*.live.com
*.office.com

Having trouble installing?​

If you run into any issues while installing the add-in, see the troubleshooting guide.

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