

Microsoft Tools for Applications (VSTA) VSTA For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Please see reference tab for more information concerning product versions. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. This technology has been assessed by the Section 508 Office and found non-conformant. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation. Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 61 VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). With a supported version of Visual Studio installed, VSTA extends that functionality with the means to edit and debug those customizations. In standalone mode, VSTA provides the application with the means to load, compile, and run end-user customizations. VSTA has two primary modes of operation including, a supported version of Visual Studio installed and standalone mode. Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) allows end users to customize existing applications using Visual Basic and Visual C#.

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