How to Install PHPOffice on Void Linux

PHPOffice is a PHP library that enables developers to read, write and modify various office file formats. This guide will walk you through the steps to install PHPOffice on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Clone PHPOffice Repository

Open the terminal and clone the PHPOffice repository from GitHub.

$ git clone https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the cloned directory and install the dependencies using Composer.

$ cd PhpSpreadsheet
$ composer install

Step 3: Test the Installation

To test the installation, run the below command to execute the examples. It will display output as an Excel or PDF file.

$ php samples/HelloWorld.php

Step 4: Use PHPOffice

PHPOffice is now installed and you can use it in your PHP projects. Just include the required files in your project.

require 'PhpSpreadsheet/vendor/autoload.php';

You can then use the library according to the PHPOffice documentation.

Conclusion

You should now have PHPOffice installed on your Void Linux system. If you encounter any issues during the installation, refer to the official documentation or contact the PHPOffice support team.

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