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How do you install add-ins for mobile and tablets through the new M365 app?

Anonymous
2025-01-27T22:08:51+00:00

I've done a Google search and have looked through the forums, but I can't find an answer anywhere on how to apply add-ins or even get to the office store using the new M365 app

Any help is appreciated.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Android

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-28T15:34:02+00:00

    Hi Andres Godinez

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I realize that you've encountered a problem with " add-ins for mobile ", and I understand how you feel. Don't worry, I'll do my best to help you.

    Based on your question regarding installing plugins or accessing the add-ins store in the Microsoft 365 (M365) app on mobile or tablet devices, the support for these features is currently quite limited. Here is an analysis and some solutions:

    1. Current Plugin Support in Mobile Microsoft 365 Apps

    Currently, Microsoft 365 mobile apps (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint for Android or iOS) do not directly support traditional desktop plugins or add-ins. The mobile apps focus more on core functionalities (e.g., document editing, collaboration), while advanced features (such as VBA macros, custom plugins) usually need to be done through the desktop or web versions.

    If you need extended functionalities, you can try the following alternatives:

    2. Alternatives: Expanding Features Through Other Means

    a. Using the Microsoft 365 Copilot App (Android)

    • Feature Expansion: The Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Android provides AI-supported chat assistant (Copilot Chat), document scanning to PDF, image text recognition, etc. Some features may require a subscription.
    • Installation Method: Download the Copilot app from official channels and log in with your Microsoft account to use advanced features.

    b. Enhancing Functionality Through Browser Extensions

    • Microsoft Edge Extension Support: If you need to use extension features (such as ad-blocking, translation) on mobile devices, you can do this through the Edge browser. You need to install the Edge Canary version and enable developer mode, then manually add the extension ID (e.g., immersive translation). Steps:
      1. Install Edge Canary (Android).
      2. Enter edge://flags in the address bar and enable the Android Extension feature.
      3. After enabling developer mode, manually install the plugin using the extension ID.

    c. Web-Based Office Add-ins

    • Accessing Office Add-ins Store: Log in to Office.com through a mobile browser and use the web-based Office apps (like Word Online) to access the "Insert > Get Add-ins" menu to install official or third-party plugins.
    • Limitation: This method depends on the network and some plugin features might be limited on mobile devices.

    3. Special Optimization for Tablets

    • iPad Version of Microsoft 365 Apps: Although plugins are not supported, the integrated app (combining Word, Excel, PPT) provides optimized features like scanning to PDF, multitasking split view, and support for Apple Pencil and keyboard.
    • Android Tablet Support: The Microsoft 365 Copilot app has been partially optimized for Android tablets, but the features are not fully adapted yet.

    4. Possible Future Updates

    • Integrating Extension Features: Microsoft is gradually integrating Copilot AI features deeply into mobile apps, and more extensions may be provided through subscription services in the future.
    • Browser Extension Ecosystem: Edge mobile version extension support is still in the early stages but has started allowing some plugins to be installed. Keep an eye on future updates for more functionalities.

    I hope these suggestions have been helpful to you!

    Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or need any further help.

    Best regards

    Adrian.C-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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