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Create a manifest file for Microsoft Outlook Add-in

Create a manifest file and customize it as per your organization standards to configure the add-in in Microsoft Outlook.

Before you begin

Role required: none

Download the sample manifest file Workplace_Outlook_add_in_manifest_example.xml along with the Workplace Reservations for Microsoft Outlook Add-in application from the ServiceNow Store. You can also create a manifest file, for more information on how to create a manifest file, refer to the Microsoft documentation.

About this task

In this task, you can create a manifest file by customizing the sample manifest file downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. The parameters in the manifest file that can be customized are explained in the procedure.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the directory where you have downloaded the sample manifest file.

  2. Open the manifest file to make customization.

  3. In the sample manifest file, change the following parameters as per your organization requirements.

ParameterDescription
IdUnique ID for the add-in. For more ore information, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
DisplayNameDisplay name of the add-in. The name is displayed in the Microsoft Outlook app ribbon.
DescriptionDescription about the add-in.
IconUrlLink to the icon image. A Youmoji icon is installed along with the application for the add-in. If you are setting your own icon, ensure that you specify a url linking to the icon. The following icon formats are supported:- 16x16 - 32x32 - 64x64 - 80x80
ImagesLink to the images used in the add-in.
SupportUrlLink to a supporting environment.
SourceLocationLink to a supporting environment. You can link your own environment, or a different website.
UrlLink to the instance where the add-in is installed.
  1. Save the manifest file with a different name.

Result

The manifest file for the add-in is created.

What to do next

Perform any of the following actions as per requirement:

Parent Topic:Configure Workplace Reservations for Microsoft Outlook Add-in

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Install Workplace Reservations for Microsoft Outlook Add-in

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