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Getting Started
This is a comprehensive guide to getting started with DQ for Excel™.
Get Add-in - Desktop
DQ for Excel™ can be found in the Office store which you can access via heading to File and selecting Get Add-ins.
From here, you can search for the DQ for Excel™ Add-in by using the search function.
After finding the DQ for Excel™ Add-in, select Add.
After taking time to review our license terms and privacy policy, select I agree to all the above terms & conditions and then select Continue.
The DQ for Excel™ Add-in should now appear within the Excel toolbar.
You can also find the DQ for Excel™ Add-in within My Add-ins.
Get Add-in - Online
DQ for Excel™ can be found in the Office store which you can access via heading to File tab and selecting Get Add-ins.
This will open the Office Add-ins manager. From here, select Office Store.
From here, you can search for the DQ for Excel™ Add-in by using the search function.
After finding the DQ for Excel™ Add-in, select Add.
After taking time to review our license terms and privacy policy, select I agree to all the above terms & conditions and then select Continue.
The DQ for Excel™ Add-in should now appear within the Excel toolbar.
You can also find the DQ for Excel™ Add-in within My Add-ins.
Create Account
If you haven't don't have an account yet, you must first register with DQ Global which can be done here.
After registering, DQ Global will provide you with an API key and a unique password via email which will allow you to use the DQ for Excel™ Add-in.
Login
After installing the DQ for Excel™ Add-in, you'll be able to find 'DQ for Excel™' along the taskbar. Select it.
You will now be able to see the DQ for Excel™ ribbon, however, you'll notice that a majority of the features are greyed out. It's time to log in! Select the 'Account' button shown below.
After selecting the 'Account' button, you'll notice the Login task pane appear on the right.
Using your unique API key and Password received after creating an account through the DQ Shop, you can go ahead and login to the Add-in! If you haven't yet created an account, you can do so via the 'Create Account' icon next to the Login button.
After logging in, you'll notice the features within the ribbon are no longer greyed out and are ready to be accessed.
Buy Credits
To use the functions within DQ for Excel™, you will need to first buy credits from the DQ Shop https://shop.dqglobal.com/here.
You can access the DQ Shop from DQ for Excel™ by selecting the DQ for Excel™ Button. After the dialog box appears, select Shop.
After logging in, this will take you to the DQ Shop. To buy credits, choose Add to basket on one of the selections.
From here, follow the instructions on screen to purchase your credits.
After purchase, your credits will appear in DQ for Excel™ under Balance.