Outlook Add-ins Development Tutorials
Welcome to the comprehensive guide for developing Outlook Add-ins. This section provides step-by-step tutorials, best practices, and code examples to help you create rich extensions for Outlook.
Getting Started
Begin your journey with our foundational tutorials. These will guide you through setting up your development environment and creating your first simple add-in.
- Introduction to Outlook Add-ins
- Setting Up Your Development Environment
- Create Your First Outlook Add-in
- Understanding the Add-in Manifest
Core Concepts
Dive deeper into the essential components and functionalities of Outlook Add-ins.
- Customizing the User Interface
- Accessing Outlook Data (Mail, Calendar, Contacts)
- Handling Outlook Events
- Overview of the Outlook JavaScript API
Advanced Topics
Explore more complex features and advanced development techniques.
- Authentication and Permissions
- Deployment and Distribution Strategies
- Testing and Debugging Your Add-in
- Performance Optimization Tips
Example Code Snippet
Here's a simple example demonstrating how to get the subject of the current email:
async function getEmailSubject() {
try {
await Office.onReady();
const item = Office.context.mailbox.item;
if (item) {
console.log(`The subject of the current email is: ${item.subject}`);
return item.subject;
}
} catch (error) {
console.error("Error getting email subject:", error);
}
}