How to install Solver Add-in for excel

📌 Purpose

• This article explains how to install and enable the Solver add-in in Microsoft Excel.

👥 Audience

• Students / Faculty / Staff

🖥️ Applies To

• Windows / macOS

🛠️ Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click File in the top-left corner of the window.
3. Select Get Add-ins (or Office Add-ins).
4. In the Office Add-ins window, click inside the search bar located in the top-left corner.
5. Type Solver and press Enter.
6. Locate the Solver add-in in the search results (it should appear at the top).
7. Click Add next to the Solver add-in to install and enable it in Excel.

💡 Troubleshooting & Tips

• Issue: Solver doesn’t appear after adding it.
  ✅ Try restarting Excel, then check under Data > Analysis group to confirm it’s enabled.
• If the issue persists, contact the Technology Services Center for assistance.