My NetDocuments Plugins in Word/Excel/Outlook have disappeared

Posted in NetDocuments Tips, NetDocuments Windows Roll-Out on November 8, 2018 by Craig Bayer

Microsoft products like to disable add-ons, so they run faster.  This is not really a NetDocuments specific issue, but all programs that integrate with Microsoft Office.  It’s also a very easy issue to fix.

In Outlook

In Outlook, if NetDocuments is not showing up, it’s probably in the Slow And Disabled COM Add-ins.

Step 1:  Go to File –> Slow and Disabled COM Add-ins

Step 2: Click enable this add-in

If you are missing the ND Attach Button when attempting to attach a file to an email, see this article: https://optiable.com/why-cant-i-attach-outlook-emails-to-netdocuments/

In Word, Excel and PowerPoint

The Plugin also might be disabled.  This can happen in all Office Programs.

Step 1:  Go to File –> Options –> Add-Ins

Change the Manage option to Disabled Items and Click Go

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Make sure no NetDocuments Plugins say they are disabled.  If you see something that says NetDocuments here, highlight it, and click enable.  Then click ok.

Step 2: Change the manage from Disabled Items to COM Add-ins

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Make sure that any box that has NetDocuments next to it is checked.

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Step 3: Close the Microsoft Office Program you are in and reopen it.

You might see one of the following messages:

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Click View Disabled Add-ins and enable it

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Click NO

About the Author

Craig Bayer is the founder and leader of Optiable, an award-winning document management (DMS) consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms seamlessly integrate NetDocuments. Specializing in firms with 10 to 150 users, he has successfully guided over 500 law firms across the United States and Canada through NetDocuments implementations since 2010.

With deep expertise in the legal industry, Craig has a proven track record of optimizing technology to meet the unique needs of law firms. His certifications include industry-leading tools such as Amicus Attorney, Centerbase, Clio, PCLaw, HotDocs, TimeMatters, Soluno, and Worldox, enabling him to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s workflow and goals.

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