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Background Color of a Slide

How can I get the background color of a slide or the presentation theme? I cannot find such an option in the documentation. For example, most presentations (including the standard one) have a white bg. But some have a different color, I want to get…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-01T21:53:10.83+00:00
Simon Paul 20 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-26T07:00:35.1266667+00:00
Ilgar Zarbaliyev 26 Reputation points MVP
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Unable to download Office for the first time

I have recently purchased a product key for Office 2024 Standard Edition. I start by entering my product key at setup.office.com. My product key gets me to a 2nd page with terms and conditions. I click the redeem. I am taken to a 3rd page where I can…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-19T14:13:31.2666667+00:00
D Baillie 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-26T06:56:18.3433333+00:00
Ilgar Zarbaliyev 26 Reputation points MVP
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Shapes , Text boxes in header and footer

Hi there, I've developed an office add-in to get word docs out of my backend app as base64 and on my frontend app i insert this either into newly created document or the context document. Now i'm facing a problem of getting my elements the right styles…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-20T10:01:57.89+00:00
Abbas, Yazan [cronos] 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-26T06:55:02.9233333+00:00
Ilgar Zarbaliyev 26 Reputation points MVP
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Office.js Not Fully Loaded Despite Calling Office.onReady()

When developing a Word add-in, the following error message is encountered: "Office.js has not fully loaded. Your app must call 'Office.onReady()' as part of its loading sequence (or set the 'Office.initialize' function). If your app has this…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-18T22:15:53.7533333+00:00
Jesse Shalev 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Cross-domain messaging not working as expected in Office dialog API

We are using OfficeDialogAPI to open dialog boxes in our Office Add-in. While closing the Dialog Box, we need to send some data to the parent host and we are using Office.context.ui.messageParent & Office.EventType.DialogMessageReceived to handle…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-18T09:44:56.7266667+00:00
Ravi Varma Bathula 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to Retrieve Local and Web Paths of an Excel Workbook from OneDrive using JavaScript API

A OneDrive folder has been synchronized on a local machine, allowing workbooks to be opened directly from this folder. The local and web paths can be obtained using the Info => Copy path and Info => Copy local path options, as highlighted in the…

Excel
Excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
2,175 questions
OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
1,322 questions
JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
asked 2025-02-18T16:52:25.0666667+00:00
Kashif Bashir Bhatti 36 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-18T08:52:54.53+00:00
Adrian Wu 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

User prompts within Office scripts

Is functionality within Office Scripts to create user prompts coming?

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-14T00:47:15.63+00:00
Mike Healey 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Cricut design space Feb 2023 update issue

I update my design space on 2/10/23 and since then I am no longer able to use design space. I get a blank white screen that acts as though it is constantly trying to reload. I then get a JavaScript error after closing the blank design space. Once I click…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2023-02-16T17:11:55.85+00:00
Felicia Kelly 35 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-13T12:21:51.2433333+00:00
Richard Parker 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Retrieving text from a table in PowerPoint

How can I retrieve text from a table in with the JS API in PowerPoint? The usual ways fails, as it is not a real text field. Thank you for your answer!

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-03T12:03:34.7766667+00:00
Simon Paul 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-03-13T05:00:27.1366667+00:00
Simon Paul 20 Reputation points
1 answer

How can I invoke copilot.microsoft.com programmatically via an API so that i can send a prompt in via code or a link?

I would like to submit prompts to copilot.microsoft.com programmatically via API or link such that the user is not forced into the copilot interface to enter a prompt. The problem is to be able to have the user make a preselection from a menu and have…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft terminology for a universal copilot interface.
716 questions
asked 2024-03-20T20:39:42.6366667+00:00
ChrisCottrell-8918 100 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-12T16:54:47.0766667+00:00
Ben Hoffmann 0 Reputation points
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Using Microsoft 365 Defender with GCC-HIGH endpoint

Hello, We are attempting to connect to Microsoft 365 Defender using API requests. We've tried both the device code flow and the client credentials flow. Since our tenant is GCC-HIGH, we have ensured that our requests use the correct resource and scope…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-02-27T09:49:45.9433333+00:00
itay4 56 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-11T09:24:20.92+00:00
itay4 56 Reputation points
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How to implement paste with destination formatting using Office JS API

Hi, I am trying to implement a cross application AddIns functionality where user can select some Excel data and paste in Word. I want to preserve all the source formatting as how the Word allows to do using Paste with keep source formatting option. …

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-11T07:12:05.8066667+00:00
Rahul Kumar 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Office Scripts : Chart Data Labels "Values From Cells

I am trying to create an Automate Script in Excel that will generate and format chart. I am getting close, but I can't figure out how to set Data Label values. I want the same functionality as the Format Data Label/Label Options/Vale From Cells as…

Excel
Excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data.
2,175 questions
JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
asked 2024-09-30T20:07:14.6433333+00:00
Tim Smith 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-10T17:54:42.54+00:00
Al Shahriar 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Availability of OnMessageReadWithCustomHeader for Web and New Outlook on Windows

Hello, I would like to know when the OnMessageReadWithCustomHeader events will be available for Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. This feature is essential for our workflow, and we would appreciate any insights on its expected rollout…

Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
4,503 questions
JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
asked 2025-01-31T16:53:03.2333333+00:00
Max Saraev 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-03-04T08:40:12.2266667+00:00
Max Saraev 20 Reputation points
0 answers

await context.sync not functioning properly for word JS API

I am using the following code- await Word.run(async (context) => { const selectedRange = context.document.getSelection(); selectedRange.load(); await context.sync(); // Insert Content Control const cc =…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-03-03T09:19:30.59+00:00
Adhirath Naruka 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-03-04T01:06:21.25+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 29,371 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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JScript issues with Win11 24H2: per-application "JScriptReplacement"?

After Windows11 24H2, there are many compatibility issues with JScript engine as reported in other threads. There is a known workaround in the registry (per system or per user) using the JScriptReplacement=0. But, is there a per-application workaround…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
11,183 questions
asked 2025-02-03T11:04:28.85+00:00
Davide Capodaglio 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-19T13:18:38.67+00:00
Davide Capodaglio 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Duplicated outlook custom addin and cannot be used

I am seeing duplicated custom addins on my device (web outlook, new outlook windows) and none of it works. It works for my collegue's account on his laptop but not for mine. What might be the issue? Manage your addin page: I cannot delete the two addins…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
Outlook Management
Outlook Management
Outlook: A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
5,716 questions
asked 2025-02-18T19:44:26.4233333+00:00
Yuxuan Shan 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to setup test environment to test Outlook js addin on IOS platform?

We have a cloud solution Outlook js Addin which is supported on multiple platforms. We need to do automation testing on Outlook js Addin on IOS platform. We are looking for Automation Testing environment setup to test the addin. For IOS, Is it possible…

JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
Outlook Management
Outlook Management
Outlook: A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
5,716 questions
Microsoft Intune iOS
Microsoft Intune iOS
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.iOS: An Apple mobile operating system.
262 questions
asked 2025-01-23T11:10:59.4633333+00:00
Amulya K R 26 Reputation points
answered 2025-02-14T08:59:18.9766667+00:00
Maju Madhusudanan 6 Reputation points
4 answers

How to load jquery autocomplete dropdown box from an external WEB API

Good day everybody: I have an external web api which returns a label, value records needed for a client application app.MapGet("/AsyncAutocompleteErf/{search}", async (IErvenRepository request, string search) => { var data = await…

ASP.NET Core
ASP.NET Core
A set of technologies in the .NET Framework for building web applications and XML web services.
4,806 questions
ASP.NET
ASP.NET
A set of technologies in the .NET Framework for building web applications and XML web services.
3,598 questions
JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
asked 2025-02-06T10:32:43.52+00:00
Jose Daniel Navarro Brito 61 Reputation points
commented 2025-02-14T05:57:12.5533333+00:00
Ping Ni-MSFT 5,130 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
0 answers

PowerPoint Content add-in resizing issue during load

We are currently developing a PowerPoint content add-in and have encountered an unusual behavior during presentation mode. When a slide containing the add-in is displayed for the first time, it initially appears at a smaller size before resizing to its…

PowerPoint
PowerPoint
A family of Microsoft presentation graphics products that offer tools for creating presentations and adding graphic effects like multimedia objects and special effects with text.
334 questions
JavaScript API
JavaScript API
An Office service that supports add-ins to interact with objects in Office client applications.
1,054 questions
Office Development
Office Development
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
4,322 questions
asked 2025-02-13T09:16:03.8566667+00:00
Szabolcs Czinege 0 Reputation points