Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime 2.0

The Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime is a free standalone component that is required to run Microsoft Office-based solutions built using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 or later.

The Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime is typically installed automatically when you install an Office-based solution that was built by using Visual Studio. If it is not installed automatically, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Download Center.

You should install the version of the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime that corresponds to the version of Microsoft Office that you have installed. If you are not sure which version of Microsoft Office you have installed, check the documentation that came with your installation media, or contact your system administrator or software vendor.

Yes, you can use the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime to develop solutions in other programming languages, such as C++ or F#, as long as those solutions are designed to interact with Microsoft Office applications.

The Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime is designed to work with all versions of Microsoft Office that are compatible with the .NET Framework. This includes all versions of Microsoft Office from Microsoft Office 2007 through Microsoft Office 2019, as well as certain versions of Microsoft Office 365.

The Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime is a free standalone component that is required to run Office-based solutions built using any version of Visual Studio. The Microsoft Office Primary Interop Assemblies (PIAs) are a set of redistributable components that provide programmatic access to the features and functionality of certain versions of Microsoft Office applications.

No, you do not need to install the Microsoft Office Primary Interop Assemblies (PIAs) if you are using the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime. The PIAs are only required if you are building solutions that make use of specific functionality within certain versions of Microsoft Office applications.

Yes, you can distribute the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime with your application, as long as you comply with the terms of the end user license agreement (EULA). Details on distributing the runtime can be found in the documentation for your version of Visual Studio.

If you encounter an error while using the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime, consult the documentation that came with your version of Visual Studio, or search for information on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) or other technical forums. You can also contact Microsoft support for assistance.

Yes, the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime is officially supported in Azure RemoteApp, although some features may require additional configuration. For more information, consult the documentation for Azure RemoteApp or contact Microsoft support.