Word 2013 on Demand

Loading and Unloading Add-ins

Add-ins are additional programs, designed to run seamlessly within Word or Office. There are two main types of add-ins: Word and Component Object Model (COM). Word add-ins are custom controls designed specifically for Word, while COM add-ins are designed to run in one or more Office programs and use the file name extension .dll or .exe. Some add-ins are installed when you run the Setup program, while others can be downloaded from Office.com or purchased from third-party vendors. To load or unload add-ins, Word provides commands you can access from an added button on the Quick Access Toolbar, Developer tab, or the Add-Ins pane in Word Options. When you load an add-in, the feature may add a command to a tab or toolbar. ...