Hidden metadata such as author names, timestamps, revision history, and custom properties within Excel spreadsheets can inadvertently expose sensitive information. In your C# or .NET applications, deleting metadata before sharing or archiving files is crucial for maintaining data privacy and more. In this guide, we will explore how to remove metadata from XLSX files in .NET and automate the process using the Cloud .NET SDK.
Steps to Remove Metadata from XLSX in C# .NET
- Install GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud SDK for .NET from NuGet
- Use the Configuration class to set up your client credentials
- Initialize the MetadataApi class to remove XLSX metadata
- Configure the source file with FileInfo
- Define removal options, including the property name in RemoveOptions
- Create and process a metadata removal request with the Remove method
The outlined steps make the Excel metadata cleaning process efficient and can be integrated into various .NET desktop and ASP.NET web apps, facilitating automated metadata management. Using the .NET REST API, developers can reduce manual effort and the risk of human error with minimal code. Implementing XLSX metadata removal into your existing workflows boosts overall productivity. The Cloud API supports various platforms, making it versatile for different application types.
Code to Remove Metadata from XLSX in C# .NET
The GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud .NET SDK simplifies removing metadata from Excel XLSX files. As it is a critical step in safeguarding sensitive document metadata, the Cloud SDK helps developers simplify the process with fewer API requests and easier integration. You can develop targeted solutions to delete XLSX metadata or build multi-fold, platform-independent applications to handle Excel spreadsheet metadata, covering various aspects of document metadata management. Our REST API includes everything you need to kickstart your .NET metadata app development.
For developers interested in managing Word document metadata, check out our tutorial on Extracting Metadata from DOCX Using the .NET REST API.