Upgrading SpotlightXL and Spotlight for Office
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The SpotlightXL and Spotlight for Office Add-Ins are updated regularly by Planful.
Recommendation : Planful recommends that you upgrade it at least quarterly.
If you have installed the SpotlightXL, SpotlightWord, or SpotlightPPT Add-Ins with ClickOnce (automated method), there are no upgrade steps to do. When you start Excel, Word, or PowerPoint, the Add-In looks for a new Add-In and then automatically uninstalls the old Add-In and installs the newly available Add-In.
If you have installed the SpotlightXL or Spotlight for Office Add-In with InstallShield MSI (manual method), you need to first uninstall the Add-In from your computer, then install the new version.
Note:
- You must close Excel and reopen it to ensure that the changes installed via MSI and ClickOnce are applied; otherwise, you may encounter issues.
- You must exit the Office applications before uninstalling and reinstalling SpotlightXL or Spotlight for Office.
Uninstalling SpotlightXL or Spotlight for Office
The following steps apply to either InstallShield MSI 64-bit or InstallShield MSI 32-bit.
Close out of your Office applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Start Windows Control Panel or Windows Run/Search "Add or Remove Programs."
Scroll down to find SpotlightXL or Spotlight XL|PPT|WORD.
Depending on what version of Windows Control Panel you are using, select it and click Uninstall, or double-click it.
Click OK when asked if you are sure you want to remove the customization from your computer.
To reinstall, follow the instructions for installing the Add-In, either with How to Use the ClickOnce Installer for Automatic Upgrades or How to Use the InstallShield MSI Installer.
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