Create Word 2007 Add-in visual studio 2010

Question

I am creating Word 2007 add-in using visual studio 2010. I have searched a lot but i am confused now. Can somebody guide me below queries?

1) Can we develop word 2007 addin using visual studio 2010? 2) Can we develop Word 2007 addin only on machine having office 2007? 3) Do we need registry entries in HKLM?

Answer 1

Can we develop word 2007 addin using visual studio 2010? - Yes

Can we develop Word 2007 addin only on machine having office 2007? - No. You can develop add-in with Open XML SDK as well if you do not have Office 2007. - http://openxmldeveloper.org/

Do we need registry entries in HKLM? - Yes, that will be done by Add-in itself, if needed.

A good example - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/vstudio/cc442946%28v=vs.100%29.aspx