VSTO is a Windows utility that provides instruments for developing Microsoft Office extensions. There are multiple menu and button templates for creating custom user interfaces.
Overview
One of the main features of this program is the ability to interact with Office object models. Developers can access and manipulate data in documents. Moreover, it is possible to automate various common tasks such as text formatting and printing.
There are instruments for debugging and testing finished Office applications. They allow you to troubleshoot potential technical errors and internal conflicts.
Please note that VSTO is compatible only with Microsoft Office 2010. Visual Studio is required for the correct functioning of all features as well.
Plugin design
Users can generate custom interfaces with ribbons, task panels and other UI elements. Additionally, tools for creating forms and dialog boxes are provided.
Detailed documentation is included in the package. You are able to complete multiple tutorials to master different aspects of the development process.
Features
- free to download and use;
- lets you develop custom Microsoft Office extensions;
- there is a collection of premade templates for task panels, ribbons and other UI components;
- users can create complex input forms and dialog boxes;
- powerful debugging tools for troubleshooting potential errors are provided;
- compatible with all modern versions of Windows.
