VSTO add-ins for Microsoft Word that share one job: the document should put itself in order, by rules, instead of someone clicking through the same steps on every page. Images in a report, a reminder to save the work, entering and printing numbers from a form — each of them becomes a single button in the Word ribbon.
If you need a similar add-in, prices and the way the work runs are on the Office add-in development page. For Outlook add-ins, see those for email and calendar automation and those with API integration.
Resizing and aligning images in a report
Built in the second quarter of 2021.
Francine was looking for a streamlined solution to automate the process of resizing and aligning images in MS Word reports. While her initial request was a macro, the project evolved into a VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office) plugin tailored to ensure all images in a document were resized to 100%, set with a wrapping style of top and bottom, and aligned both horizontally at the center and vertically at the top line.
Objective
To create a VSTO plugin that automates the task of adjusting images in MS Word, making the report generation process more efficient.
Key Features
- Image Resizing: Automatic adjustment of all images to 100% of their original size.
- Wrapping Style Setting: Ensured all images had a wrapping style set to both the top and bottom.
- Image Alignment: Aligned images to the center of the page horizontally and to the top line vertically.
- User-Friendly Interface: The plugin was designed to be intuitive and easy to use, allowing users to apply the image adjustments with a single click.
- Ribbon (Visual Designer): Easy and quick for most needs.
Technologies Used
- VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office): Leveraged VSTO to create an Office-centric .NET application.
- Microsoft Word Integration: Ensured seamless integration with MS Word for optimal performance and user experience.
Client feedback
★★★★★5/5“Dejan was excellent to work with. Took the time to understand my requirements and created a solution. Very happy.”
A reminder to save the document
Built in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The client required the development of a VSTO add-in in C# designed to enhance document management within Microsoft Word. This add-in introduces a proactive save reminder feature, particularly useful for systems where autosave functionality is inhibited by extended save durations, such as when integrated with an ERP system.
Objective
The primary objective of the add-in is to prompt users to save their Word documents at configurable intervals, especially following modifications, to prevent data loss and improve workflow efficiency in environments with complex document management systems.
Key Features
- Save Reminder: Prompts the user to save changes every n minutes, based on document activity.
- Configuration Flexibility: Users can configure the reminder intervals through a config file, allowing easy customization of snooze and save intervals.
- Non-intrusive Alerts: The reminder window cannot be minimized, ensuring visibility and prompting timely user action.
Technologies Used
- VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office): Framework for building the add-in within the Microsoft Office ecosystem.
- C# Programming Language (programiranje.co.rs): Used for implementing the add-in's functionality, chosen for its robustness and integration capabilities with Microsoft products.
Entering and printing twelve-digit numbers
Built in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The client required enhancements to an existing VSTO add-in for Microsoft Word that interacts with a specialized printing system. The enhancement involved developing a feature to automate the import, processing, and printing of 12-digit numbers using a custom form integrated into Word.
Objective
The primary objective was to streamline the process of loading and printing 12-digit numbers on a specialized Word form, enhancing the efficiency of the client's document handling system.
Key Features
- Automated Number Processing: Enables the automated import of 12-digit numbers into a Word document and integrates with the existing printing add-in to handle each print request seamlessly.
- Interactive User Interface: Includes a custom text box where users can paste numbers and initiate processing with a simple start button, making the operation straightforward and user-friendly.
- Customized Workflow: Accommodates specific user requirements for document formatting and interaction with the specialized printing system, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
Technologies Used
- VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office): Used for enhancing the existing add-in within the Microsoft Word ecosystem.
- Microsoft Word: The primary application for creating and manipulating the specialized form required for printing.
- C# Programming Language (programiranje.co.rs): Used for implementing the functionality of the add-in.
Client feedback
★★★★★5/5“Very great dev. Did everything exactly as I wanted and figured it all out. This guy knows what to do and how to get things done. He's now my go-to guy for future dev work!”
Do you need a similar add-in?
Every project on this page was built on the same foundation and by the same procedure: specification first, development after. What the price covers, what it does not and how the installation works is on the Office add-in development page. Other work can be found among the Office add-in references.
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