How to Activate or Re-enable a Disabled PowerPoint Add-in
![How-to-Re-enable-a-Disabled-PowerPoint-Add-in How to Activate or Re-enable a Disabled PowerPoint Add-in](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-to-Re-enable-a-Disabled-PowerPoint-Add-in.jpg)
In some cases, after installing a PowerPoint add-in, it might not appear in PowerPoint, or work like it should. In such cases you might need to check if the add-in is inactive, or disabled. This article will show you how to check if a PowerPoint add-in is inactive or disabled, and what you can do to fix it.
Steps to Activate or Re-enable a Disabled Add-in
Launch PowerPoint and click on File in the ribbon menu.
![File menu in PowerPoint ribbon highlighted to show that it is the first step to enable a disabled add-in in PowerPoint](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-43.png)
On the left side, click on Options.
![Option button in PowerPoint highlighted](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-44.png)
This opens a dialog box called “PowerPoint Options“. On the left side, click on Add-ins.
![A view of the PowerPoint Options dialog box with Add-ins highlighted](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-45.png)
This panel of the PowerPoint Options should have all the add-ins listed.
To re-enable your add-in, go to the bottom to find a dropdown menu labeled Manage. Press on Go…
![The Manage drop-down box in the PowerPoint Options dialog box](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-46.png)
You will find your add-in here, simply click on the checkbox to its left and then click OK.
![COM Add-ins dialog box where you can re-enable the PowerPoint add-in.](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-47.png)
Note: If you can’t find your add-in, check out the other options from the Manage drop down in the previous PowerPoint Options dialog box (in the Add-ins panel).
![The Manage drop-down menu in PowerPoint Options dialog box.](https://slidebazaar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-48.png)
Finally, you might need to restart PowerPoint, and your add-in will be back!
Note: If it’s still not showing, reinstall the add-in from its original source or installation file. Download the add-in here.
By following these steps and addressing common issues, you can ensure that your PowerPoint add-ins remain functional and enhance your presentation capabilities.