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How to Create, Open, and Modify Excel XLSX Files in C#

Working with Excel files in C# often requires heavy dependencies or complex COM interop. Xceed Workbooks for .NET offers a clean API for creating, opening, and modifying XLSX files programmatically. This guide walks through the patterns you need to handle spreadsheets in production .NET applications.

When to Choose a Commercial Zip Library Over System.IO.Compression in C#

System.IO.Compression handles basic zip scenarios, but AES-256 encryption, self-extracting archives, tar/gzip support, and split archives require a commercial zip library. This article covers when the built-in class suffices and when Xceed Zip for .NET earns its place in your project.

WPF DataGrid Binding in C#: 4 Patterns Every Developer Should Know

The built-in WPF DataGrid handles simple binding well enough, but grouping, filtering, and real-time updates require serious plumbing. This guide shows you four binding patterns that actually work in production — with a runnable Xceed DataGrid demo on .NET 10.
7 Things You can do With a PDF Library

7 Things You Can Do with a PDF Library .NET Developers Actually Want to Use

Xceed PDF Library for .NET 2.0 ships with digital signing, bookmarks, form fields, and cross-platform support. This guide covers what it does, how it compares, and includes a working demo project on .NET 10.
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103 WPF UI Controls Microsoft Never Built — But You Still Need in 2026

WPF's built-in control library hasn't grown since 2010. Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF delivers 103 controls — from DateTimePicker to PropertyGrid to a full docking framework — all running on .NET 10 with zero dependencies.
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Best DataGrid for WPF? Built-In vs. Xceed Compared

The built-in WPF DataGrid handles the basics — sorting, binding, simple editing. But once you need master-detail, async virtualization, Excel export, or modern theming, you hit its limits fast. This article compares it to Xceed DataGrid for WPF with working code examples, a feature table, and practical gotchas from real usage.
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How to Extract Content from a PDF in C# with Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET

Get text from every page or from a rectangle, and read form control values (text boxes, checkboxes). Use PdfDocument.Load, page.Text, GetTextFromArea, and doc.FormFields in C#.

.NET Document Automation with Xceed

For today’s .NET developers, automated document workflows are essential. Whether you’re building enterprise reporting, generating compliance documents, or enabling customers to export data on demand, efficiency is key. The Xceed PDF Library & Words for .NET bundle gives you the flexibility, performance, and reliability required for modern business apps—all without Office or Adobe dependencies.
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How to Create a PDF in C# with Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET

Create a simple PDF with a title and body text in C# using Xceed PdfLibrary for .NET. Set up the project, add the license, then use PdfDocument.Create, AddParagraph, and AddText to build your first PDF.

Create Excel Files in .NET: No Office Required (Practical Guide)

If you need to generate Excel files from a .NET app, the good news is you don’t need Microsoft Office installed on the server (and you generally shouldn’t automate Excel via COM anyway). The modern approach is to generate .xlsx files directly using a library that writes the Open XML format.

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