Documentation
Hackabacus Docs
Everything you need to get started with Hackabacus and make the most of its Excel and PowerPoint tools for financial modeling, formatting, and slide automation.
Getting Started
Installation Guide
Download and install Hackabacus on Windows in under two minutes.
Quick Start Guide
Format your first model and generate a slide deck in five minutes flat.
System Requirements
Supported OS versions, Office compatibility, and hardware specifications.
Activation & Licensing
Activate your license key, manage seats, and configure team deployments.
Excel Tools
Number Formatting
Apply institutional-grade number formats, units toggles, and GAAP-compliant styles.
Cell Styling
One-click cell borders, shading, and font styles built for financial models.
Model Audit
Trace precedents, flag hardcodes, and audit formula integrity across tabs.
Formula Tools
Smart formula helpers, range naming conventions, and function reference.
Conditional Formatting
Pre-built conditional formatting rules for sensitivity tables, RAG status, and KPIs.
PowerPoint Tools
Slide Templates
CIM covers, process pages, and deal summary layouts ready for your brand.
Batch Generation
Generate dozens of formatted slides from Excel data in a single click.
Chart Formatting
Standardize chart colors, axes, labels, and legends to institutional specs.
Table Styling
Uniform table borders, alternating rows, and header styling in one action.
Advanced
Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete shortcut reference for power users on Windows.
Custom Presets
Create, export, and share formatting presets across your team.
Team Configuration
Admin console, SSO setup, and centralized preset management for firms.
API Reference
Integrate Hackabacus into internal workflows with the REST API and webhooks.