Enable Data Streamer in Excel

Data Streamer is preinstalled with Microsoft Excel but first needs to be enabled before you can use it.

Enable In Excel

To Enable Data Streamer in Excel:

1. Go to File > Options
2. In the Excel Options dialogue, select Add-ins
3. At the bottom of the dialogue in the Manage: dropdown, select COM Add-ins and select Go
4. In the COM Add-ins dialogue, check the box for Microsoft Data Streamer for Excel and select OK.

You should now see the Data Streamer tab in the Excel ribbon.

Start Using Data Streamer

To begin using Data Streamer, you can start with the Hacking STEM Activity Library on the Microsoft Education website.