ClickOnce Best Practices

ClickOnce allows the user to run an installation program one time to install SpotlightXL, SpotlightPPT, or SpotlightWord and thereafter to receive updates to these Add-Ins automatically.

This format automates the process of updating the Add-Ins each month. Instead of uninstalling the old Add-In, downloading the new Add-In, and then installing the new Add-In each month, users set it up once and then allow the updates to be installed automatically going forward. When a new version of Dynamic Planning is released, the latest Add-Ins will be available in ClickOnce. When users start Excel, Spotlight will look for a new Add-In and then automatically uninstall the old Add-In and install the newly available Add-In.
This format is automated and does not need any local admin privileges.

ClickOnce is recommended for all users.

You can also find installation instructions for the Office 365 application in the following resources:

• Microsoft Office Customization Tool Overview
• Change the Microsoft 365 Apps Update Channel for Devices in your Organization Deploy Office
• How to Revert to an Earlier Version of Office - Microsoft Support

If you need further assistance, please reach out to your IT team.

In Practice: To Check the Release Version of the Office 365 Application

1. Open Excel and navigate to the File.
   
2. Click Account.
   
3. The Product Information, including the release version, will be displayed.