How to Use the ClickOnce Installer for Automatic Upgrades

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This article explains how to install SpotlightXL, SpotlightWord, and SpotlightPPT using the ClickOnce installer. It enables automatic upgrades and simplifies maintenance for Planful Office add-ins. ClickOnce is recommended for all users due to its one-time setup and seamless updates.

The ClickOnce method simplifies ongoing maintenance, as updates are installed automatically after the initial installation. There are three types of ClickOnce installations available for Spotlight for Office:

ClickOnce for SpotlightXL
ClickOnce for SpotlightWord
ClickOnce for SpotlightPPT
Notes:
- To use Spotlight for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, run each ClickOnce installer once for automatic future updates.
- The ClickOnce installation method is recommended for all users.
To use the ClickOnce Installer, do the following:

In your application, go to Manage your Account > Spotlight Addins.
Select any required file SpotlightXL_ClickOnce.exe, SpotlightPPT_ClickOnce.exe, or SpotlightWord_ClickOnce.exe and download it.
Alternatively, you can download the SpotlightXL_ClickOnce.exe, SpotlightPPT_ClickOnce.exe, and SpotlightWord_ClickOnce.exe files from the Where to Download and Version Information article.
Once downloaded, find the files on your computer (typically in the Downloads folder) and double-click each to run them.
Click Install.
Once the installation is complete, click Close.

The installer will check if you already have the latest release and display a message stating that The latest version of this customization is already installed if you run the ClickOnce.exe file a second time.

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See also ClickOnce Best Practices

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