##Overview Add-in commands enable developers to extend the Office user interface such as the Office Ribbon to create awesome, efficient to use add-ins. Watch this channel9 video for a complete overview. The examples in this repo show you how to use add-in commands in Excel, Word and PowerPoint add-ins. If you are looking for information about commands for Outlook head to http://dev.outlook.com

Here is how the samples look when running:

###Custom Tab (Simple Example)

###Excel

###Word Existing Tab

###PowerPoint

• Office Desktop: Ensure that you have the latest version of Office installed. Add-in commands require build 16.0.6769.0000 or higher (16.0.6868.0000 recommended). Learn how to Install the latest version of Office applications.

• Office Online: There is no additional setup. Please note that support for commands in Office Online for work/school accounts is in preview.

We strongly recommend you to use one of our sample manifests as a starting point, the Simple example is a good one to get going. Once you make it work then you can start making small modifications and test your changes often. If you make modifications, use the Manifest reference as a guide. You can also validate your xml using the following XSDs

You can also use the latest Visual Studio Tools to create and debug your add-in. See next step.

To test your add-in you must register it with Office. Two methods are currently supported: ####Sideload directly to the client

• Office Desktop. Sideload you add-in via a network share.
  • Once side loaded you have to go to Insert>My Add-ins>Shared Folder and click the Refresh button to ensure the Add-in shows. Do this any time you need to refresh your Ribbon.
• Office Online. Open the Add-ins dialog via Insert>Office Add-ins then select [Manage My Add-ins]>Upload My Add-in and upload the manifest file you want to test. To remove a sideloaded add-in you have to clear your HTML LocalStorage

####Visual Studio F5

• Make sure you have at least version 16.0.6868.0000 of Office for Windows installed.
• Make sure you have the latest Visual Studio tools.

Once you have the latest, the new VS templates include support for add-in commands. You can also deploy your add-ins to Windows Desktop clients using F5.

• FAQ
• Manifest reference