Create a manifest file for Microsoft Outlook Add-in

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  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • 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.
      Table 1. Parameters in the manifest file that can be customized
      Parameter Description
      Id Unique ID for the add-in. For more ore information, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
      DisplayName Display name of the add-in. The name is displayed in the Microsoft Outlook app ribbon.
      Description Description about the add-in.
      IconUrl Link 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
      Images Link to the images used in the add-in.
      SupportUrl Link to a supporting environment.
      SourceLocation Link to a supporting environment. You can link your own environment, or a different website.
      Url Link to the instance where the add-in is installed.
    4. 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: