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Download the Open XML SDK 2.0 for Microsoft Office (Aug09 CTP)

Download strongly typed part and content classes for use with Open XML documents.

Open XML Format SDK 2.0 Code Snippets for Visual Studio 2008

This download provides snippets written in Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and Microsoft C# development languages. The snippets in this download use the Open XML SDK 2.0 to accomplish many tasks involving Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Word 2007 documents.

How Do I: Add Images to Documents in Word 2007 by Using the Open XML SDK 2.0 for Microsoft Office

Learn how to use the Open XML SDK 2.0 for Microsoft Office to programmatically create Word 2007 documents that contain inline and floating images.

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Brian Jones is the lead program manager in Office who works on XML functionality and file formats in Office, as well as other technologies for extending Office.

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Standards, Patents, and the OSP
Arthur C. Clarke famously wrote that “any sufficiently advanced technology is in... Mehr
Wednesday, Nov 25 - dmahugh

Open XML SDK + Word Automation Services Presentation at PDC
I just got back from PDC and am excited to share with you guys the presentation,... Mehr
Monday, Nov 23 - BrianJones

Document Interoperability Initiative (DII) workshop, Brussels
Last week we participated in the DII workshop that took place in Brussels. ... Mehr
Friday, Nov 20 - jccim

Demos from the SharePoint 2010 Ignite
Friday, Nov 20 - Wouter van Vugt

Meet Our MVPs

Ken Getz is a developer, writer, and trainer who works as a senior consultant with MCW Technologies.

Community Submitted Content

Adding Images to Documents in Word 2007 by Using the Open XML SDK 2.0 for Microsoft Office
Joel Krist, iSoftStone
Chapter 22: Office Open XML Essentials
Stephanie Krieger, arouet.net (MVP)
Open XML - The Markup Explained
Wouter van Vugt, Code-Counsel (MVP)

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