The Microsoft Excel 16.0 Object Library is a file containing definitions, classes, methods, and properties that allow software components to interact with Excel. It acts as a bridge for Component Object Model (COM) automation.
' Requires Microsoft Excel 16.0 Object Library checked in Tools -> References Dim xlApp As Excel.Application Dim xlBook As Excel.Workbook Set xlApp = New Excel.Application Use code with caution. Late Binding Example (Safe, Avoids DLL Errors):
⚠️ There are unofficial NuGet packages that claim to provide Office interop assemblies but are published by third‑party individuals and are not affiliated with Microsoft. Always use the official Microsoft package or reference the COM library directly.