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Understanding C# Excel API - FileFormat.Cells for .NET

Overview

FileFormat.Cells for .NET is an Open Source API that enables developers to efficiently work with Excel spreadsheets in .NET applications. This user-friendly API streamlines the process of creating, loading, and manipulating Excel files.

This is an extensible C# library for Workbook management and modification. Regardless of the user's expertise, this Spreadsheet API is easy to install and use. In addition, the robustness of this API is due to OpenXML which is the core engine of FileFormat.Cells. However, you may install this C# library to achieve Excel file generation and manipulation programmatically. Once this library is set up, you need no third-party library to automate Spreadsheet creation or modification.

System Requirements

To ensure compatibility with FileFormat.Cells for .NET, your system must meet these requirements:

  • .NET Core 7.0 and Above: The software is developed on the .NET Core framework, targeting version 7.0 as the baseline. Before installation, confirm that .NET Core 7.0 or a newer version is set up on your system.
    • **Installation Instructions for .NET Core 7.0: For comprehensive guidance on installing .NET Core 7.0, visit Microsoft's .NET Download page.
    • Compatibility Assurance: The API maintains compatibility with subsequent .NET Framework versions, beginning from .NET Core 7.0.

Installation

FileFormat.Cells is available as NuGet Package and can be installed in one of the below ways. Choose the installation method that best fits your workflow and project requirements.

Install via Nuget Console

To install FileFormat.Cells to the current directory using the Nuget Console, ensure you have the Nuget CLI installed. Execute the following command:

nuget install FileFormat.Cells ./OutputDir

Install via Package Manager

  • Open the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio (Tools > NuGet Package Manager > Package Manager Console).
  • Run the following command to install FileFormat.Cells:
Install-Package FileFormat.Cells

Install from within Visual Studio

  • Open Visual Studio.
  • Go to Tools > NuGet Package Manager > Manage NuGet Packages for Solution.
  • In the Browse tab, search for FileFormat.Cells.
  • Select the desired version and click "Install" to add it to your project.

Topics

In this section, we'll explore the key features and capabilities of FileFormat.Words for .NET, and how it can enhance your document-related tasks in your .NET projects.