Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications, New Version more commonly referred to as VSTA, provides users with tools and frameworks to customize and extend scripting capabilities across a range of Microsoft products.
VSTA provides the familiar Visual Studio development environment to quickly develop custom code in popular applications like Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Dynamics 365 and SharePoint. Developers and power-users alike can utilize it to write macros, add-ins and extensions using different programming languages like C#, VB.NET F# or JavaScript.
This framework includes components like the Visual Studio Test Automation Runtime (VSTA Runtime), an object model that enables interaction with host applications, deployment and debugging tools as well as security models and user interface elements.
With VSTA developers can automate repetitive tasks, integrate external systems or services, improve program performance and design custom business logic or data processing systems.
Overview
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications is a Shareware development application from Microsoft in the category Development.
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Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications version 16.0.28801 was officially released on 05/05/2020 after initially entering our database on 10/29/2007 and currently accounting for 35% of installations worldwide. The most prevalent variant was first encountered during installation processes at 35 % of installations worldwide in 2028.
Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications runs on Windows operating systems and the download file has an approximate file size of 10.7MB.
Users have given Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications an impressive rating of four out of five stars.
FAQ
What programming languages does VSTA support?
VSTA supports several programming languages including C#, VB.NET and F#.
How can I install VSTA? VSTA can be downloaded as part of Microsoft Office development tools from their website and installed accordingly.
Can Visual Studio Team Applications (VSTA) be used to create macros?
Yes, Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) can be used to develop macros for Microsoft Office programs.
Can Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) be used to develop add-ins?
Yes, Visual Studio Tool Author can be used to develop add-ins for Microsoft Office programs as well as other Microsoft applications like Dynamics NAV.
Doing some debugging through VSTA?
Yes, VSTA supports debugging of custom extensions developed using its environment.
Are VSTA programs compatible with Mac OS?
No. The Virtual System Test Application is only compatible with Microsoft-based operating systems.
What is the Difference between VSTA and VSTO?
VSTA is an extensibility tool used for Microsoft applications while VSTO consists of tools designed specifically for building add-ins for Microsoft Office products.
Do I Need VSTA as Free Tool?
Absolutely – as long as your copy of Microsoft Office or Dynamics NAV has a valid license key you are free to access it for use.
Technical
- Title: Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications 16.0.28801
- Size: 10.7MB
- Operating Systems: Windows
- License: Shareware
- Date added: 05/05/2020
- Publisher: Microsoft
