How to Use ClickOnce Installer for Automatic Upgrades

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:

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

   Repeat this process as needed to install the other Spotlight for Office options.

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.

See also ClickOnce Best Practices