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Microsoft Office add-in deployment using MSIX
Hi, we need to package a .NET desktop application and a COM add-in which extends Microsoft Office applications using MSIX. What technology does MSIX and Desktop Bridge have to support creating s...
Dian Hartono
Microsoft
MicrosoftHi Jozef Izso, Windows and Office are working hard to enable M365 Apps (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to be packaged and delivered in MSIX format with the same full extensibility that customer enjoy in Click-to-Run and MSI. When the time comes, we’ll communicate details and timelines as to when you will be able to package MSIX Office add-ins.
Is there an update to this? Microsoft are separately telling people that MSIX is ready for mainstream adoption - https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-events/msix-and-app-attach-made-easy/ev-p/3971565
But aren't prepared to back the new MSIX format with one of their own key application suites - this is sending out conflicting messsages to your customers.
But aren't prepared to back the new MSIX format with one of their own key application suites - this is sending out conflicting messsages to your customers.