Final answer:
To activate inactive add-ins in Microsoft Word, go to 'File' > 'Options' > 'Add-Ins', ensure 'COM Add-ins' is selected, click 'Go', check the boxes for the add-ins you want to activate, and click 'OK'.
Step-by-step explanation:
How to Activate Inactive Add-ins in Word
To activate inactive add-ins in Word, follow these steps:
- Open Microsoft Word.
- Click on 'File' in the upper left corner of the window.
- Select 'Options' at the bottom of the sidebar to open the Word Options dialog box.
- In the Word Options dialog box, click on 'Add-Ins' in the left pane.
- At the bottom of the Add-Ins page, you will see a dropdown list next to the word 'Manage.' Make sure 'COM Add-ins' is selected, and then click 'Go.'
- In the COM Add-Ins dialog box, you will see a list of add-ins. Check the box next to the add-ins you wish to activate.
- Click 'OK' to confirm and close the dialog box.
Once completed, the selected add-ins will be activated and available for use in Microsoft Word.