How to update a PowerPoint add-in in Windows

  1. First remove the add-in you want to replace by going to PowerPoint File -> Options -> Add-ins
  2. Change the drop down form COM Add-ins to PowerPoint Add-ins
  3. Press GO
  1. Click on the add-in you want to remove
  2. Click on Remove

  1. Download the latest version of the add-in

  2. Make sure it is not Locked, by clicking on the add-in file -> Properties -> make sure there is no lock checkmark on it (if there isn’t any or there is no lock sign all good)

  3. Back in PowerPoint in the add-ins Window -> click on Add… and select the file you added

  1. If you get prompted about trusting the Add-in, select “Trust All from Publisher”. This will make it easier to add future Bearwood Labs add-ins to PowerPoint