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 orÂ
- click on File ▸ Account ▸ Account Privacy ▸ Manage Settings.
Step 2 – Enable connected experiences

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.

You can also find more information in Microsoft’s article about the optional connected experiences in Office.
