Frequently Asked Questions

XLNavigator is a suite of productivity add-ins for Microsoft Excel on Windows. It includes Vertical Sheet Tabs, Date-Picker Calendar, Object Explorer, and SQL Range Import — tools designed to save time and reduce frustration when working with complex workbooks.

XLNavigator is a COM add-in for Windows Desktop Excel, compatible with Windows 7 to 11, Excel 2007 to Office 365, and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.

No, currently XLNavigator is only compatible with the Windows desktop version of Microsoft Excel. Web-based Excel does not support COM add-ins.

No. At this time, XLNavigator is compatible with Windows 7 and later only. Mac versions of Excel use a different add-in architecture that we don't currently support.

XLNavigator works with Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and Microsoft 365 (Office 365) on Windows. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial with full functionality. No credit card required. Download and start using XLNavigator immediately.

No, we don't offer refunds. However, we strongly encourage you to use the 7-day free trial to make sure XLNavigator works for your needs before purchasing.

Each license allows activation on up to 3 devices. This is perfect for using XLNavigator on your work computer, home computer, and laptop.

The All-in-One bundle includes all four add-ins (Vertical Tabs, Date-Picker, Object Explorer, and SQL Import) plus any future add-ins we release — all for one price with lifetime updates.

Yes, all licenses include lifetime updates. You'll receive new features and improvements at no additional cost.

First, close all Microsoft Office applications. Download the installer, run it, and follow the installation steps. After installation, open Excel and you'll see the XLNavigator features ready to use.

Close Microsoft Excel, then go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features (or Add/Remove Programs on older Windows). Find XLNavigator and click Uninstall.

After purchasing, you'll receive a license key via email. Open Excel, go to the XLNavigator menu, click 'Activate License', and enter your license key and email address.

Yes. First, deactivate the license on your old computer through the XLNavigator menu. Then install and activate on your new computer. Contact support if you need help.

No. XLNavigator is designed for performance and has minimal impact on Excel's speed. The add-ins only activate when you use them.

Yes, XLNavigator works alongside your existing VBA macros without conflicts. The Object Explorer even includes VBA code generation features.

Absolutely. XLNavigator processes everything locally on your computer. Your spreadsheet data is never sent to external servers.

First, make sure Excel was closed during installation. Try restarting Excel. If still not visible, check Excel's Add-ins settings (File > Options > Add-ins) to ensure XLNavigator is enabled.

Visit our Help section for tutorials and guides, or use our contact form to reach us. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.

We love hearing from users! Submit your feature requests through our contact form. We review all suggestions and prioritize based on user demand.