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Integrate Share options in your Windows app: A comprehensive guide

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The Windows Share Sheet is a system-provided UI that enables users to share content from your app with other Windows apps. The Share Sheet is available in the Windows shell and is accessible from any app that supports sharing. It provides a consistent and familiar experience for users, and it's a great way to increase the discoverability of your app.

Integrating share options in your Windows app can significantly enhance user experience by allowing seamless content sharing across different applications. Whether you're developing a new app or updating an existing one, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and code samples to implement the Windows Share feature effectively.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to add the share feature to your packaged or unpackaged Windows app, implement file sharing methods, and show your app on the share sheet. You can leverage share options in a .NET, Windows C++, or PWA app, and this guide will help you get started. By following these steps, you can ensure that your app leverages the full potential of the Windows Share feature, making it more interactive and user-friendly.

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Topic Description
Integrate packaged apps with Windows Share Discover how to integrate packaged apps with the Windows Share Sheet.
Integrate Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Windows Share Discover how to integrate a Progressive Web App (PWA) with the Windows Share Sheet.
Integrate unpackaged apps with Windows Share Discover how to integrate unpackaged apps with the Windows Share Sheet.
Share data - UWP apps Learn how to share data between UWP apps.

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