Visual Studio Tools for Office

This essential guide to Visual Studio Tools for Office delivers the authoritative technical foundation for developers looking to extend Office applications using .NET Framework capabilities. Written by the actual creators of VSTO 2005, the book provides deep architectural insights into programming Excel, Word, Outlook, and InfoPath 2003, moving far beyond simple macro recording. It systematically introduces powerful features like data binding and data/view separation that fundamentally change Office development workflows, enabling the creation of robust, professional-grade business solutions.

What sets this resource apart is its insider perspective on VSTO architecture and best practices, offering developers the technical depth needed to avoid common pitfalls and build stable applications. The coverage of design-time integration with Excel and Word documents provides practical guidance that immediately improves development efficiency. For .NET developers transitioning to Office solutions or experienced Office programmers adopting managed code, this definitive reference establishes the foundational patterns and techniques that remain relevant for understanding the VSTO programming model.