using IronXL; using System; using System.Linq; // Supported for XLSX, XLS, XLSM, XLTX, CSV and TSV WorkBook workBook = WorkBook.Load("sample.xlsx"); // Select worksheet at index 0 WorkSheet workSheet = workBook.WorkSheets[0]; // Get any existing worksheet WorkSheet firstSheet = workBook.DefaultWorkSheet; // Select a cell and return the converted value int cellValue = workSheet["A2"].IntValue; // Read from ranges of cells elegantly. foreach (var cell in workSheet["A2:A10"]) { Console.WriteLine("Cell {0} has value '{1}'", cell.AddressString, cell.Text); } // Calculate aggregate values such as Min, Max and Sum decimal sum = workSheet["A2:A10"].Sum(); // Linq compatible decimal max = workSheet["A2:A10"].Max(c => c.DecimalValue);

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C# Excel Tutorial: Learn to use IronXL Library (No Interop)

Name: IronXL
Brand: Iron Software
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (175 reviews)

Regan Pun

December 5, 2022

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the IronXL library in C# to work with Excel spreadsheets programmatically—no Microsoft Office installation required. The video walks through creating a .NET console application in Visual Studio, installing the IronXL package, and importing an existing Excel file. You'll learn how to perform data manipulation such as calculating the sum of a column, applying formulas, and styling cells with custom background and font colors. It also demonstrates how to save modified spreadsheets and export to multiple formats including JSON, CSV, XML, XLS, and XLSX. Additionally, the tutorial shows how to create a new Excel file from scratch, set metadata, add worksheets, insert data, and apply cell-level formatting such as borders and styles. IronXL provides a powerful and flexible solution for developers looking to automate Excel tasks in C#, whether for reporting, data transformation, or spreadsheet generation. Try IronXL today to unlock seamless spreadsheet functionality in your applications.

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Regan graduated from the University of Reading, with a BA in Electronic Engineering. Before joining Iron Software, his previous job roles had him laser-focused on single tasks; and what he most enjoys at Iron Software is the spectrum of work he gets to undertake, whether it’s adding value to sales, technical support, product development or marketing. He enjoys understanding the way developers are using the Iron Software library, and using that knowledge to continually improve documentation and develop the products.

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