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DesktopFormFactor element
Specifies the settings for an add-in for the desktop form factor. The desktop form factor includes Office on the web, Windows, and Mac. It contains all the add-in information for the desktop form factor except for the <Resources> node.
Each DesktopFormFactor definition contains the <FunctionFile> element and one or more <ExtensionPoint> elements. For more information, see FunctionFile element and ExtensionPoint element.
Add-in type: Task pane, Mail
Valid only in these VersionOverrides schemas:
- Task pane 1.0
- Mail 1.0
- Mail 1.1
For more information, see Version overrides in the add-in only manifest.
Child elements
| Element | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ExtensionPoint | Yes | Defines where an add-in exposes functionality. |
| FunctionFile | No | A URL to a file that contains JavaScript functions. |
| GetStarted | No | Defines the callout that appears when installing the add-in in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. If omitted, the callout uses the values from the DisplayName and Description elements instead. |
| SupportsSharedFolders | No | Defines whether the Outlook add-in is available in shared mailbox (now in preview) and shared folders (that is, delegate access) scenarios. Set to false by default. |
DesktopFormFactor example
...
<Hosts>
<Host xsi:type="Presentation">
<DesktopFormFactor>
<FunctionFile resid="residDesktopFuncUrl" />
<GetStarted>
<!-- GetStarted callout -->
</GetStarted>
<ExtensionPoint xsi:type="PrimaryCommandSurface">
<!-- Information on this extension point. -->
</ExtensionPoint>
<!-- Possibly more ExtensionPoint elements. -->
</DesktopFormFactor>
</Host>
</Hosts>
...
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