ℹ️ How to use this page: Next to most features, you will find links to additional content (these open in a new browser tab).
[blog]: Most features are explained in a blog, along with screenshots, for a quick overview of the features and benefits.
[video]: Some features are discussed and demoed in a video, as part of our longer release video.
[user guide]: Most features have a dedicated article which provides step-by-step instructions on how to use them.
[training]: A micro-lesson is available for this feature in our Learning Center. Some lessons may cover multiple features, so several links can point at the same training content.
The remaining features are self-explanatory and don't need an article or video.
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ℹ️ Phased release information: We roll out our add-in in phases. This is not a beta release (in a sandbox environment with a test version) nor an early access (with regular catch-ups with the development team) but this is a normal release under the standard Anaplan T&Cs and support process (contacting Anaplan Support). Note that the new versions have been thoroughly tested and can be used on your models and in your regular activities.
Phase 1 enables members of the feedback group to try out the add-in first. Any customer/partner/employee can join.
In phase 2, the add-in becomes available for download for all users
In phase 3, all users receive a notification in Microsoft Office that a new version is available
There are about 3 weeks between phases, the target dates for phases 2 and 3 may change.
ℹ️ How and why upgrade:
We recommend following our governance best practices to upgrade another version.
You can use any of the non-deprecated versions below, although we recommend using the latest ones to benefit from the newest functionalities. Should we deprecate some versions in the future, we will contact you directly and update this page.
PowerPoint Add-in 1.7: "Self-Service SAML"
Phase 1 [October 29, 2020], Phase 2 [November 17, 2020], Phase 3 [November 30, 2020*]
Our PowerPoint Add-in 1.7 has all the great features of 1.6 and also works with Self-Service SAML.
Self-Service SAML support
All customers using Self-Service SAML need to use this version. [user guide]
💡 Ideas delivered:
Ability to modify the SSO URL in Powerpoint/Excel Add-in - similar to this idea
Change authentication method in the add-in
Known issue in this version: Installation requires elevated privileges via Command line
* For technical reasons, the pop-up was not triggered for users of 1.5 and 1.6. Please download the add-in directly from this page.
1.5
1.6
1.7
Release dates
Nov. 2019
Mar. 2020
Oct. 2020
Connection Types
Read-only connection to a saved view
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sign in Options
Username and password
Yes
Yes
Yes
Single Sign-on
Yes
Yes
Yes*
Authentication Settings
-
-
Yes
Proxy support
-
Yes
Yes
* Including Self-Service SAML
PowerPoint Add-in 1.6: "Proxy"
March 31, 2020
Proxy support
Line item formatting
💡 Ideas delivered:
Proxy support
Full release notes
PowerPoint Add-in 1.5: "Faster"
November 21, 2019
Faster
In-product upgrade notification
💡 Ideas delivered:
Enhanced performance
Full release notes
PowerPoint Add-in 1.4: "Classic"
July 11, 2017
This version will be deprecated on May 31st, 2020.
Only for me / for everybody installation options
Full release notes
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