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Hi there,
I have an issue using Power BI Tile in PowerPoint (or even Excel).
The Add-ins is shown under Insert\My Add-ins
but when I add it, a message appears saying: This Add-in could not be started. Close the dialog to ignore the problem or click "Restart" to try again.
Please note that when I insert the add-ins in PowerPoint Online; it works seamlessly with no issue. I tried to open the file which has been created in PowerPoint Online with Desktop PowerPoint and the same problem exist.
Any idea for resolving this much appreciated.
Hi @Anonymous,
>>: This Add-in could not be started. Close the dialog to ignore the problem or click "Restart" to try again.
The add-in which you install on online only available on powerpoint online. If you want to use the created file local, you need to install this add-in on local office application.
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
Thank you heng for reply.
But I have downloaded the desktop version and it's not working.
Regards,
Naser
Hi @Anonymous,
You can refer to below article to install the power bi add in:
Integrating Power BI Tiles into Office documents
It works on my side.
In addition, you can also check the add-in setting in powerpoint to ensure it has been enabled.
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
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