Custom Office Extensions
Trust our expertise in Office development
We develop custom Microsoft Office extensions to optimize your business processes.
With our experience, we can provide professional consulting and deliver the best solution for your needs. Feel free to contact us without obligation.
Extension Technologies
VBA | Macro
PROS
Already embedded framework in Office
Small solutions are quickly developed
easy self adjustments because code accessible
CONS
Not every use case can be implemented effectively
No automatic updates of functionalities
Limited flexibility for UX
Not executable in Office Online
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COM Interface | Addons
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COM Interface | Addons
Microsoft Office applications provide a COM interface that enables almost all Office functions to be executed externally and the user interface to be extended. The expansion potential is vast, allowing for a wide range of custom requirements. The extension is developed as a standalone application that seamlessly interacts with Microsoft Office. Custom user interfaces and integrations with external systems can be efficiently implemented.
PROS
Unlimited use cases
Efficient solutions possible
- Automatic updates possible
CONS
Higher development effort
Not executable in Office Online
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Office 365 Add-Ins
Office 365 add-ins use web technologies to extend the functionality and user interface of Microsoft Office. They work across platforms and are ideal for cloud-based functions and integration with web services.
PROS
Executable in Office Online
Platform-independent
Centralized updates
CONS
Not every use case can be implemented
Higher development effort
User Controls
Extending the functionality of Microsoft Office often needs user interactions. Our extensions offers seemless integration into the Microsoft Office UI. There are different ways to interact with the user and it depends on the use cases. See below the basic integration options and get inspired for your custom solution.
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Office Menu (Ribbon)
The Office Menu (Ribbon) can be extended by custom tabs and basic controls like buttons, dropdowns, checkboxes, etc. These controls can be used to trigger custom functions and automatism.
B
Sidebar (Taskpane)
A customized sidebar (Taskpane) can be shown which is directly visible at the Office workspace. It can be perfectly used for near document functions.
C
Window | Userform
Windows or a Userforms (VBA) can be shown during Office runtime which can hold custom content and controls. We develop responsive and theme aware windows.
D
Context Menu
We can extend the Microsoft Office context menu by custom Menu Items .This allows direct access and execution of custom functions.
Benefit from our experience
We are happy to advise you on your specific use case and inform you about the possibilities. Describe your use case to us, and we will strive to offer you the best solution.
To provide you with a meaningful offer, we need the following information:
Basic Information
- Problem Statement: Describe what you aim to achieve with an Office extension. What improvements should the extension bring (saving time, reducing errors, ensuring consistency, etc.), and what optimization potential do you expect?
- Technical Parameters: Specify the operating system in use and the Office version. Also, mention any relevant limitations or special requirements that must be considered for the extension.
Optional
- Budget: Provide your budget expectations.
- Delivery Time: Specify the timeframe within which the extension should or must be developed.
