type.md

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Type element in the manifest file	The Type element specifies if the equivalent add-in is a COM add-in or an XLL.	03/09/2021	medium

Type element

Specifies if the equivalent add-in is a COM add-in or an XLL.

Add-in type: Task pane, Custom function

Syntax

    <Type> [COM | XLL] </Type>  

Contained in

• EquivalentAddin

Add-in type values

You must specify one of the following values for the Type element.

• COM: Specifies the equivalent add-in is a COM add-in.
• XLL: Specifies the equivalent add-in is an Excel XLL.

See also

• Make your custom functions compatible with XLL user-defined functions
• Make your Office Add-in compatible with an existing COM add-in