Enable service for connected experiences

Below you will find a step-by-step guide for Windows, macOS, or Excel Online. Choose the appropriate guide and follow the steps.

I use Windows…

Step 1 – Open settings

Open any Excel file and, depending on your Excel Version,

  • click on File â–¸ Options ▸ General ▸ Privacy Settings or 
  • click on File ▸ Account ▸ Account Privacy ▸ Manage Settings.

Step 2 – Enable connected experiences

Enable connected experiences by marking the checkbox next to it and click OK.

Restart Excel for the changes to take effect.


I use macOS…

Step 1 – Open settings

Open any Office application and click on the App Menu ▸ Preferences ▸ Privacy.

Step 2 – Enable connected experiences

Enable connected experiences and click OK.

Restart Excel for the changes to take effect.


I use Excel Online Web…

Step 1 – Open settings

Click on File â–¸ Info â–¸ Privacy Settings.

Step 2 – Enable connected experience

Enable connected experiences and click OK.


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