I am continually getting the following error message when trying to insert an excel table (insert>table>excel spreadsheet):

"The program used to create this object is Excel. That program is either not installed, or is not responding. To edit this object, install Excel, or ensure that any dialog boxes in Excel are closed."

I do have Excel installed and pin to my taskbar. Also, I do not have anything open in Excel.

Please advise.
Thanks,
Kathy