web
You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
close
Skip to main content

Notifications

Announcements

Community site session details

Community site session details

Session Id :
Power Platform Community / Forums / Power Automate / Difference between the...
Power Automate
Unanswered

Difference between the Automate tab in Excel and the Microsoft Power Automate for Excel add-in (old Flow add-in)

(0) ShareShare
ReportReport
Posted on by 2

I don't use PA much, but I support folks who do.  I'm fielding some questions about the differences between the Automate tab that is rolling out in Excel (to semi-annual this summer) and the Microsoft Power Automate for Excel add-in.  Does anyone know if the add-in is being phased out/replaced by the Automate tab, or if they are two completely different animals? 

 

We block add-ins tenant-wide and only deploy approved; before we go through the review and approval process for this add-in, I wanted to make sure it wasn't being replaced.


Thanks in advance for any insight you all can provide!

Categories:
I have the same question (0)
  • Verified answer
    v-xiaochen-msft Profile Picture
    on at

    Hi @cmac2 ,

     

    They are different things.

    Automate tab-

    Used to run excel script. We can run the script in excel directly or use flow action 'Run script' to run it.

    At my knowledge, Independent power automate license cannot use it. If you want to run excel script, you may need a license for office 365E5 etc...

    vxiaochenmsft_0-1681440712452.png

     

    Microsoft Power Automate for Excel-

    Used to run flow when you select an item in excel. The prerequisite is to use 'for a selected item' trigger.

     

    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

Under review

Thank you for your reply! To ensure a great experience for everyone, your content is awaiting approval by our Community Managers. Please check back later.

Helpful resources

Quick Links

Forum hierarchy changes are complete!

In our never-ending quest to improve we are simplifying the forum hierarchy…

Ajay Kumar Gannamaneni – Community Spotlight

We are honored to recognize Ajay Kumar Gannamaneni as our Community Spotlight for December…

Leaderboard > Power Automate

#1
Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture

Michael E. Gernaey 538 Super User 2025 Season 2

#2
Tomac Profile Picture

Tomac 405 Moderator

#3
abm abm Profile Picture

abm abm 252 Most Valuable Professional

Last 30 days Overall leaderboard