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ATK Free Edition

Actuarial Toolkit Free Edition

By downloading the Actuarial Toolkit Free Edition, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Actuarial Toolkit License Agreement here: https://www.actuarialtoolkit.com/atk-license-agreement

Free Edition Release Notes – Version 1.0

Dynamic pivot

Create flexible summary tables directly in Excel.

  • Group by one or more key variables

  • Calculate sums, averages, counts, minimums, maximums, standard deviations, and other summary metrics

  • Generate transparent Excel formulas for easy review and customization

  • Create dynamic summaries without relying on traditional pivot tables

Table Formatter shortcut

Create and apply reusable table formatting standards.

  • Save custom Header, Data, and Totals formats

  • Apply consistent formatting across reports and exhibits

  • Customize borders, fonts, colors, and cell formatting

  • Improve readability and presentation quality

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Excel Ribbon Integration

Actuarial Toolkit installs as a dedicated Excel ribbon, providing quick access to all tools and shortcuts within a familiar Excel environment.

Additional Features

  • User-configurable table format settings saved between Excel sessions

  • Designed for Microsoft Excel for Microsoft 365 (Windows desktop edition)

  • Local processing within Excel—no external databases or cloud connections required

  • Formula-based outputs designed for transparency, auditability, and customization

By downloading the Actuarial Toolkit Free Edition, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Actuarial Toolkit License Agreement here: https://www.actuarialtoolkit.com/atk-license-agreement

After Downloading Actuarial Toolkit

  1. Download the Actuarial Toolkit (.xlam) file using the button above.

  2. Save the file to a permanent location on your computer (do not leave it in your Downloads folder if you may delete it later).

  3. Open Microsoft Excel.

  4. Navigate to File → Options → Add-ins.

  5. At the bottom of the window, select Excel Add-ins and click Go.

  6. Click Browse and select the downloaded Actuarial Toolkit.xlam file.

  7. Ensure the add-in is checked and click OK.

  8. Restart Excel if prompted.

After installation, the Actuarial Toolkit ribbon will appear within Excel.

Troubleshooting

Actuarial Toolkit requires Excel macros to be enabled.

If the ribbon does not appear or the add-in does not load properly:

  1. Close Excel.

  2. Right-click the downloaded .xlam file and select Properties.

  3. Check Unblock (if present).

  4. Click Apply and OK.

  5. Reopen Excel.

Video of Downloading Actuarial Toolkit

If you experience installation issues, please contact paul@actuarialtoolkit.com.