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ClosedXML

ClosedXML makes it easier for developers to create Excel 2007/2010/2013 files. It provides a nice object oriented way to manipulate the files (similar to VBA) without dealing with the hassles of XML Documents. It can be used by any .NET language like C# and Visual Basic (VB).

Total Downloads
211.3M
211,326,143
Published
Jan 6, 2017
Latest stable version

Install

.NET CLI
dotnet add package ClosedXML --version 0.86.0
Package Manager Console
Install-Package ClosedXML -Version 0.86.0
PackageReference
<PackageReference Include="ClosedXML" Version="0.86.0" />

Frameworks

.NETFramework4.0 .NETFramework3.5

Dependencies

DocumentFormat.OpenXml
.NETFramework4.0
[2.5.0, )
DocumentFormat.OpenXml
.NETFramework3.5
[1.0.0, )

Adoption guide

Business reporting and spreadsheet workflows where productivity and readable code are primary goals.

Office guide
Why it appears in the guide: Developer-friendly API over Open XML focused on Excel workbook generation and editing. Trade-off: Advanced or niche spreadsheet features may still require direct Open XML workarounds.

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