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Andrew Hall
Andrew Hall

Reputation: 559

How to define manifest "Requirements" to require Excel API 1.3 and Word API 1.3 (in a single manifest)

My Add-In (runs in Excel 1.3 & Word 1.3) was rejected by the Office Store because I can't see how to define this in this manifest "Requirements". I have a single Office.js add-in that needs to run in both Excel and Word at the same time (it integrates the 2). It requires API 1.3 of both Word and Excel (won't work in 2013). I cannot figure out how to require 2016 versions in the manifest.

This is not valid (requires a 'set' in 'sets'):

<Requirements>
   <Sets DefaultMinVersion="1.3">
   </Sets>
</Requirements>

I do not see a 'set' with MinVersion="1.3" that is common to Excel and Word.

I do not see any "Methods" that are in common with Excel and Word (requiring 1.3). For example 'Method Name="Document.getSelectedDataAsync"' only is valid with Word.

Here is what I've done: In the add-in public description, I clearly indicate that it requires specific versions of Office 2016 (or newer). I use runtime checks (isSetSupported) and if the user does not have Word or Excel that supports API 1.3, I provide a clear notification telling them their version is not compatible and what versions are. I also disable all features (so there are no errors).

The "Validation Test Results" report indicate I must indicate 2016 requirements in the manifest. It says: "If you do not support 2013 SP1 because you are using an API only available in 2016/Online, you must put these apis in the requirements tag in your manifest. If you are not using an API only available in 2016/Online, then you must support 2013 SP1. "

But how can I define this requirement (1.3 for both Excel and Word) in the manifest?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 509

Answers (1)

Office Store Developer Comms
Office Store Developer Comms

Reputation: 1110

If you've resubmitted and explained the issue in the test notes, the validation team will reachout to you at the email address on record to discuss how to proceed in this scenario.

Upvotes: 1

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