Why is my think-cell not working?
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Check if think-cell is running in Excel Windows: Microsoft Office automatically disables add-ins that did not start successfully before. You can enable think-cell again as explained in KB0005. Mac: To enable think-cell again in Excel, go to the Excel Toolbar → Tools → Excel Add-Ins… → tick think-cell → OK.
How do I turn off think-cell in Excel?
You can uninstall think-cell from the Microsoft Windows Control Panel:

- Open the list of installed programs in the Control Panel: Press Start or the Windows key → type Control Panel → Enter → Programs and Features.
- Find think-cell in the list, select it, and click the Control Panel’s Uninstall button.
How do I enable the think-cell in Excel?
To enable think-cell again in PowerPoint [Excel], go to the PowerPoint [Excel] Toolbar → Tools → PowerPoint Add-Ins… [Excel Add-Ins…] → tick think-cell → OK.
How do I turn off think-cell?
How can I temporarily deactivate think-cell?
- In the PowerPoint ribbon, go to Insert → think-cell → More. → Deactivate think-cell.
- Apply your manual change, but make sure not to move shapes or change data.
- To reactivate think-cell click the Activate button with the think-cell logo.
Is think-cell safe?

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Where is Thinkcell?
think-cell is a German computer software company founded in April 2002 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The Fraunhofer Society spin-off focuses upon the creation of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel add-in products.
What is think-cell used for?
think-cell helps you create stunning charts in minutes, boosts your slide layout and automates your regular reports. And all this with a single PowerPoint add-in. Here are its most awe-inspiring features.
How do I find my think-cell license key?
The license key is checked on each start of Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft Excel. If no valid license information is found on your system or if the license key is about to expire, the think-cell License Key dialog is displayed.
Why is think-cell not working in Excel?
Check if think-cell is running in Excel If the think-cell group does not appear on the Insert tab of Excel’s ribbon, the think-cell COM Add-In may be disabled in Excel. Windows: Microsoft Office automatically disables add-ins that did not start successfully before.
How do I fix think-cell’s Excel data link error?
You delete the Excel worksheet where think-cell’s Excel data link resides. Excel may show an error message: “Object required”. “Errors were detected while saving [file name]. Microsoft Excel may be able to save the file by removing or repairing some features. To make the repairs in a new file, click Continue.
How do I reproduce the error without think-cell in Excel?
The error can be reproduced without think-cell. Start Excel with a new empty file. Enter 100 in cells A1 and A2 on the first worksheet, Sheet1 . Select the cells A1:A2 on Sheet1 and press Ctrl + C to copy. (Only if you try to reproduce with Excel 2013 or later: Insert a second worksheet.
What is wrong with my Excel spreadsheet?
The problem is caused by a bug in Excel. We have filed a case with Microsoft. If your company has a Microsoft Office Support contract and you want to contact Microsoft to ask for a fix, you may refer to Microsoft case number 114072911657591. The error can be reproduced without think-cell.