Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of using GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

What data can be downloaded in GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

Which version of Excel is supported by GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

GuruFocus Excel Add-in application is developed for Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and 2010. It also has limited support on the newer Desktop-based Excel. Cloud-based Excel such as Office 365 is not supported.

Can Mac users use GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

No. Currently the Excel in the Mac operating system does not support the Excel VSTO Application-level Add-in. If you are running Windows in your Mac, you can install GuruFocus Add-in.

Do I need a Premium Membership to take the advantage of GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

Premium Plus and Premium Members can use this application. Premium Members have a data download limit. The data and valuation template that is available to download depends on the regions the users subscribed to.

Why don't some buttons embedded in the worksheet work?

These buttons only work when you have installed the GuruFocus Excel Add-in application into the Excel and logged in the application. And the buttons can work when the zoom level is at 100%.

Why do some buttons disappear when the saved workbook is reopened?

These buttons will appear again after you login to your account in GuruFocus Excel Add-in.

Installation error: Cannot continue. The application is improperly formatted. Contact application vendor for assistance.

This usually happens when using the Firefox browser to download the setup application. Please try downloading the setup application using another browser such as Chrome, and then install again.

Cannot find the GuruFocus tab in the Excel Menu after it is installed. And cannot find the GuruFocus tab in the Excel Menu after the Excel application is forced to shut down.

This is usually caused by your Windows Office security settings. Click the Office icon in the top left of the Excel Workbook, then go to the Excel Options. Find the Add-ins button in the left menu. After that, find a dropdown list at the bottom and select the Disabled Items. Click the Go button at the right. If you find the GuruExcelAddin in the list, select GuruFocusAddin and click the Enable button. After restarting your Excel, it will appear in your Excel ribbon. (In short, Office->Excel Options->Add-ins->Disabled Items->Go.)

How do I uninstall GuruFocus Excel Add-in?

Go to the Control Panel of your Windows system, and then click Programs. You will find Uninstall a Program under Programs and Features. After you enter Uninstall a Program, you can find GuruExcelAddin in the list and uninstall it. (In short, Control Panel->Programs->Uninstall a Program.)