Quickstart: Excel on the Web

This guide will walk you through installing ModelMonkey in Excel on the web (Excel Online) and completing your first AI-powered task.

Excel on the web works seamlessly with ModelMonkey - just install from AppSource and you're ready to go!

Before installing, make sure you have:

• Access to office.com (Excel on the web)
• A Microsoft account (personal or work/school)
• A modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)

That's it! No desktop application required.

Install ModelMonkey from the Microsoft AppSource marketplace:

1. Navigate to office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account
2. Open Excel and create or open a workbook
3. Go to Home > Add-ins and click More Add-ins
4. In the Office Add-ins dialog, search for ModelMonkey
5. Click Add to install the add-in

The add-in will be installed and ready to use immediately.

Alternatively, you can install directly from AppSource.

Once installed, you can open ModelMonkey from the Excel ribbon:

1. Look for the HOME tab in the Excel ribbon
2. Find and click the Open ModelMonkey button
3. The ModelMonkey panel will appear on the right side
4. Sign in with your Microsoft account when prompted

Your credits are shared between Google Sheets and Excel (desktop and web), so if you already have a ModelMonkey account, your subscription works here too.

Let's try a simple task to see ModelMonkey in action. With some data in your spreadsheet, try one of these prompts:

• "Summarize this data"
• "Calculate the total of column B"
• "Find any duplicate values"
• "Create a chart from this data"

Type your request in the chat box and press Enter. ModelMonkey will analyze your spreadsheet and respond with either an answer or a proposed plan of action.

Before making any changes to your spreadsheet, ModelMonkey shows you exactly what it plans to do:

1. Review the plan - See the steps ModelMonkey will take
2. Ask questions - Request clarification if needed
3. Approve or modify - Accept the plan or ask for adjustments
4. Watch it work - ModelMonkey executes the approved changes

You're always in control. Nothing happens without your approval.

Can't find ModelMonkey in AppSource?

• Make sure you're searching from within Excel (Home > Add-ins > More Add-ins)
• Try searching for "ModelMonkey" (one word)
• You can also visit the AppSource listing directly

Add-in not appearing after installation?

• Try refreshing the browser page
• Check that pop-ups are not blocked for office.com

Sign-in issues?

• Ensure pop-ups are not blocked for Excel
• Try signing out and back in
• If using a work account, check with your IT department

Need help?
Contact us at support@modelmonkey.io and we'll help you get set up.

To remove ModelMonkey from Excel on the web:

1. Go to Home > Add-ins
2. Click More Add-ins
3. Select the MY ADD-INS tab
4. Find ModelMonkey and click the three-dot menu (...)
5. Select Remove

If you installed manually by uploading the manifest, clearing your browser's local storage will also remove the add-in.

Now that you've completed your first task, explore what else ModelMonkey can do:

• Spreadsheet Editing - Learn what ModelMonkey can do with your data
• Approval System - Understand how to review and approve changes
• Custom Instructions - Personalize how ModelMonkey works for you

Check out the feature guides to learn more about each capability.