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GetStarted element

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Provides information used by the callout that appears when the add-in is installed in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. The <GetStarted> element is a child element of DesktopFormFactor. If the <GetStarted> element is omitted, the callout uses the values from the DisplayName and Description elements instead.

Add-in type: Task pane

Valid only in these VersionOverrides schemas:

  • Task pane 1.0

For more information, see Version overrides in the manifest.

Associated with these requirement sets:

Child elements

Element Required Description
Title Yes The title used for the top of the callout.
Description Yes The description / body content for the callout.
LearnMoreUrl Yes A URL to a page that explains the add-in in detail.

Title

Required. The title used for the top of the callout. The resid attribute references a valid ID in the <ShortStrings> element in the Resources section and can be no more than 32 characters.

Description

Required. The description / body content for the callout. The resid attribute references a valid ID in the <LongStrings> element in the Resources section and can be no more than 32 characters.

LearnMoreUrl

Required. The URL to a page where the user can learn more about your add-in. The resid attribute references a valid ID in the <Urls> element in the Resources section and can be no more than 32 characters.

Note

<LearnMoreUrl> does not currently render in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint clients. We recommend that you add this URL for all clients so that the URL will render when it becomes available.

See also

The following code samples use the <GetStarted> element.