FaceIdViewer (often known as the FaceId Viewer add-in) is a specialized developer tool used in Microsoft Excel to identify and browse FaceId numbers. In classic versions of Excel (such as Excel 97 through Excel 2003), a “FaceId” refers to the unique numeric ID assigned to the built-in toolbar and menu icons.
Developers write VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code to reference these IDs to display standard icons on custom toolbars, menus, and user forms. Key Features of FaceIdViewer
Icon Library Browsing: Displays hundreds of Microsoft’s built-in toolbar icons in a scannable grid layout.
ID Mapping: Allows you to hover over or click any icon to instantly view its corresponding FaceId number.
Search Functionality: Filters or jumps to specific ranges of numbers to find icons quickly.
Code Exporting: Lets you copy the exact FaceId number directly into your VBA clipboard to use in your code macros. Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Because FaceIdViewer is distributed as an Excel Add-in (.xla) file, you install it using the following steps:
Download the File: Save the FaceId_Viewer.xla (or similarly named) file to your local computer. Open Excel Add-ins Menu: In classic Excel: Go to Tools > Add-Ins.
In modern Excel: Go to File > Options > Add-ins, select Excel Add-ins from the “Manage” dropdown menu, and click Go.
Browse for the File: Click the Browse button in the pop-up dialog box, locate your downloaded .xla file, and click OK.
Activate the Add-In: Ensure the checkbox next to “FaceId Viewer” is checked, then click OK.
Launch: A new toolbar button or menu item will appear (typically in your “Add-ins” tab or native toolbars), allowing you to open the viewer interface. Security Guide
Since FaceIdViewer is a legacy macro-enabled add-in file, you must apply general security practices:
Source Verification: Only download the add-in from reputable Excel developer resource platforms like YourSumbuddy to avoid corrupted or malicious code injections.
Macro Settings: Ensure your Excel Trust Center settings are set to “Disable all macros with notification.” This allows you to vet and explicitly permit the add-in code to execute when Excel opens.
No External Data Exposure: The tool is completely safe and contained; it runs locally inside your Excel environment and does not transmit data or communicate with external servers.
If you are instead referring to a modern iOS app named FaceID Scan/Viewer, or Apple’s native device Face ID biometric hardware security guide, please let me know so I can provide the correct hardware details. Face ID Security Guide – Apple
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