Runtime de Microsoft Visual Studio Tools pour Office 2.0

The Runtime de Microsoft Visual Studio Tools pour Office (VSTO) is a runtime that allows you to run solutions developed with VSTO on end-user machines without requiring them to have a full version of Visual Studio installed.

The VSTO runtime interacts with the Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel or Word, to provide additional functionality and customization. It allows you to create custom Office add-ins and extensions using Visual Studio.

Yes, the VSTO runtime is free to download and distribute. You can include it as part of your solution installation package.

The VSTO runtime supports various versions of Microsoft Office, including Office 2007, Office 2010, Office 2013, Office 2016, and Office 2019.

No, the VSTO runtime only supports development using Visual Studio and languages such as C# or Visual Basic .NET.

VSTO provides a rich set of tools and libraries specifically designed for Office development. It offers seamless integration with Office applications, access to the underlying object model, and easy deployment options.

Yes, Microsoft provides detailed documentation, tutorials, and samples on the official Microsoft Docs website for VSTO development.

Yes, there are other alternatives such as Office Add-ins (also known as Office Web Add-ins) and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) that can be used to extend and customize Office applications.

The VSTO runtime is primarily designed for Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office. If you need to develop cross-platform Office solutions, you may consider using Office Add-ins or other web-based technologies.

Yes, the VSTO runtime is generally backward compatible. However, it's recommended to test your solution on targeted versions of Office to ensure compatibility.