Visual Studio Tools For Office Runtime -

The runtime's primary job is to enable Office applications (like Word, Excel, and Outlook) to host the .

| Deployment Method | Runtime Requirement | Best For | |------------------|---------------------|-----------| | | Runtime must be pre-installed OR prompt user to install | Small teams, non‑managed environments | | Windows Installer (MSI) | Runtime can be installed as a prerequisite (via bootstrapper) | Enterprise, SCCM, full control over installation |