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How to Remove the Bing Maps Add-in from Excel for the Web

Kushani Nimanthika Oct 10, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user needs to delete a Bing Maps object or add-in from an Excel for the Web worksheet, specifically when the 'My Add-ins' menu option is unavailable.

How to Remove the Bing Maps Add-in from Excel for the Web

Product: Excel for the Web
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing worksheet objects and add-ins in the web version of Excel.
Observed behavior: The Bing Maps object is present on the worksheet, but the 'My Add-ins' option under the Insert tab is missing, preventing standard removal through the menu.

Before you start

Ensure you have edit permissions for the Excel workbook and verify whether your organization's Microsoft 365 administrator centrally manages your Office add-ins.

Solution 1Recommended

Delete the Bing Maps Object Directly

The quickest way to remove the Bing Maps add-in when the 'My Add-ins' menu is missing is to delete the object directly from your worksheet.

Even if the add-in management interface is hidden or disabled, the map itself functions as an object on your worksheet. Deleting the object directly removes the visual element from your document.

Select the Map Object

Click directly on the border of the Bing Maps object or frame located within your Excel worksheet to select it.

Delete from Worksheet

Press the 'Delete' or 'Backspace' key on your keyboard to instantly remove the map from your sheet.

Object Removed: This method successfully removes the map instance. If it appears on other sheets, repeat the process for each instance.

Solution 2

Remove via the Office Add-ins Menu

If the menu becomes available, use the standard add-in management settings to completely uninstall Bing Maps from your Excel environment.

Solution 3

Check Administrator Settings

If the add-in reappears or cannot be deleted, it may be centrally deployed by your organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the 'My Add-ins' option missing in Excel for the Web?

This option might be hidden by your organization's Microsoft 365 administrator to restrict add-in installations. Alternatively, it could be a temporary browser glitch; refreshing the page or logging in again sometimes restores the menu.

Will deleting the Bing Maps object delete my Excel data?

No, selecting and deleting the Bing Maps object only removes the map visualization layer from your worksheet. Your underlying spreadsheet data, cells, and formulas remain completely intact.

How do I stop add-ins from automatically loading in Excel?

To prevent add-ins from loading, you must remove them via the 'My Add-ins' menu under the Insert tab. If they are organization-wide add-ins, they are centrally deployed, and only an IT administrator can disable them from the Microsoft 365 admin center.

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