How do I manually install the Engage PowerPoint Add-in without using the Microsoft Store?

Learn how you can manually install the Engage PowerPoint Add-in using the steps below if you don’t have access to the Microsoft Store.

 

First download the Engage PowerPoint add-in by right-clicking on this link and choose 'Save link as'.

Then follow the steps below based on which operating system you are using:

Manual Setup for Windows

1. Create a folder somewhere in your system and call it “Manifest”
2. Put the file you downloaded into that folder
3. Right click on that folder and
4. (Windows 10) Share with → Specific people
5. (Windows 11) Show more options → Give access to → Specific people
6. Select your user name/owner and click share
7. Important! Take note of the URL for the folder you’re sharing (example: \\username\Manifest)
8. Click done
9. In PowerPoint click File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings → Trusted Add-In Catalogs
10. In the catalog URL field enter the URL for the folder you noted in step 6
11. Click Add catalog and make sure the Show in menu checkbox is selected
12. Click ok and restart PowerPoint
13. Now you can go into Home → Add-Ins → More Add-Ins → Shared Folder
14. From here simply select the Add In and click Add

 

Manual Setup for Mac (Sideloading the Add-in)

1. Open Finder: Go to your Mac's desktop and click on "Finder" in the Dock.
2. Go to Folder: In the Finder menu bar, click on Go > Go to Folder... (or press Cmd + Shift + G).
3. Enter the Specific Path: In the "Go to Folder" dialog box, paste the following path:
   /Users/<username>/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Powerpoint/Data/Documents/wef
   1. Important Notes:
      1. Replace <username> with your actual macOS username.
      2. The Library folder is hidden by default. Using "Go to Folder" is the easiest way to access it.
      3. If the wef folder (or Documents or Data) doesn't exist, you might need to create it.
4. Copy the downloaded add-in file: Drag and drop or copy your add-in's .xml manifest file into this wef folder.
   1. Open (or Restart) PowerPoint:
      1. If PowerPoint was already open, close it completely and then reopen it.
      2. If it wasn't open, simply launch PowerPoint for Mac.
5. Access the Sideloaded Add-in:
   1. Open any PowerPoint presentation (or create a new blank one).
   2. Go to the Home tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
   3. Look for the Add-ins group.
   4. Click on the small down arrow next to "Add-ins" (or "My Add-ins").
   5. You should see your sideloaded add-in listed under a "Developer Add-ins" section.
   6. Click on your add-in's name to activate it.

If you're having trouble with these steps or the add-in doesn't appear, you can contact us by email at supportdesk@digitaljoy.media or use the Live Chat option in your product dashboard.