This section contains sample applications, example code, and step-by-step walkthroughs that illustrate the syntax, structure, and techniques used to build Microsoft Office solutions.
The sample code is intended for instructional purposes, and should not be used in deployed solutions without modifications. In particular, security must be taken into greater consideration.
Interested in developing solutions that extend the Office experience across multiple platforms? Check out the new Office Add-ins model. Office Add-ins have a small footprint compared to VSTO Add-ins and solutions, and you can build them by using almost any web programming technology, such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, and XML.
Lists step-by-step guides that provide an introduction to Office development tools in Visual Studio and help to illustrate how you can integrate Word into Office Business Applications.
Lists step-by-step guides that provide an introduction to Office development tools in Visual Studio and help to illustrate how you can integrate Excel into Office Business Applications.
Explains how managed code Office solutions work from the perspective of the developer and the end user, and includes information about how managed code works with Office documents and applications.
Lists frequently asked questions about programming with Office development in Visual Studio, and provides links to topics that can help solve common problems.