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Solver for Excel 2007

Activating Solver for Excel 2007

  1. Click the Office Button at the top left hand part of the screen.
  2. Click Excel Options at the bottom of the box that opened.
  3. Click Add-Ins.
  4. Select the Go Button located beside the Manage block.  Excel Add-ins should be in the box.
  5. Add-Ins available will be listed in the next window.
  6. Select Solver Add-In and press OK.

To use the Solver option:

  1. Select the Data tab on the menu bar.
  2. Solver will be located at the right side of the screen.