> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

The following sections detail the process for installing and accessing the Anaconda Toolbox Excel add-in. Once installed, get to know your newly added functionality through our [Anaconda Toolbox](/tools/excel/toolbox/visualize) and [Anaconda Code](/tools/excel/code) documentation.

<Note>
  [Anaconda Code](/tools/excel/code) is included in the Anaconda Toolbox installation.
</Note>

## Installing the Anaconda Toolbox Excel add-in

<Tip>
  Get started with Anaconda Toolbox instantly:

  * [Open in Excel desktop](ms-excel:https://api.addins.store.office.com/addinstemplate/en-US/db952600-d470-4eb4-917d-6b2313fc5a7a/WA200006518/none/AnacondaToolbox.xlsx?omexsrctype=1) — requires Excel to be installed on your computer
  * [Open in Excel online](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2261819\&templateid=WA200006518\&templatetitle=AnacondaToolbox)

  Company VPNs or firewall settings may affect these links. If you encounter any issues, follow the steps below.
</Tip>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Microsoft AppSource">
    Go to the [Anaconda Toolbox product page on Microsoft AppSource](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200006518?src=office\&corrid=e512e195-e06f-1a72-091c-b019258ac57c\&omexanonuid=\&referralurl=\&ClientSessionId=222d10cb-7f3d-400b-a75f-0d51b0ba4ab9).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get the Add-in">
    Click **Get it now**, then follow the onscreen instructions to open.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Excel">
    If necessary, close and reopen Excel for your changes to take effect.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Adding the Anaconda Toolbox Excel add-in to your ribbon

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Add-ins">
    From the **Home** tab, click **Add-ins**, then search for *Anaconda*. You should see the **AnacondaToolbox** add-in.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/Ulr3g4_tCI_VJIxC/images/add_ins.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ulr3g4_tCI_VJIxC&q=85&s=7a04426ceb8dcfa255663618e818c6b6" alt="" width="1922" height="846" data-path="images/add_ins.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Tool">
    Click **Add**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If **AnacondaToolbox** does not appear, click **More Add-ins** and search again in the dialog that appears.
</Note>

### Launching Anaconda Toolbox

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Ribbon">
    After installing the add-in, go to the **Formulas** tab in Excel's Ribbon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Anaconda Toolbox">
    Select **Anaconda Toolbox** to open the Toolbox panel.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/6VLBNxmQuUc6ZAMN/images/excel_toolbox_home.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6VLBNxmQuUc6ZAMN&q=85&s=7e40058700069e90c2ffa802df6a596d" alt="Anaconda Toolbox interface within Excel showing data visualization and analysis tools" width="3460" height="2040" data-path="images/excel_toolbox_home.png" />
</Frame>

### Launching Anaconda Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Ribbon">
    After installing the add-in, go to the **Formulas** tab in Excel's Ribbon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Anaconda Code">
    Click **Anaconda Code** to open the Code panel.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/anaconda-29683c67/6VLBNxmQuUc6ZAMN/images/excel_code_home.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6VLBNxmQuUc6ZAMN&q=85&s=52cb67db43047a7d59eac471ca67d41c" alt="Anaconda Code interface showing Python code editor within Excel" width="3460" height="2044" data-path="images/excel_code_home.png" />
</Frame>