Dear community,
As of version 32 of List & Label, we will no longer offer support for ActiveX technology. This move comes as no surprise – we’ve been announcing it since List & Label 28.
The background is clear: ActiveX is an outdated (“legacy”) technology that Microsoft itself has not recommended for new developments for years and is actively dismantled in central products.
Microsoft explicitly describes ActiveX as a legacy technology in its own developer documentation:
“ActiveX is a legacy technology that should not be used for new development.”
Source: Microsoft Learn - ActiveX Controls (Visual C++)
ActiveX Controls | Microsoft Learn
Instead, Microsoft refers to modern alternatives (web technologies, APIs, add-ins, etc.) that are more secure and future-proof.
ActiveX is also consistently deactivated in Microsoft’s own products:
Microsoft 365 & Office 2024:
ActiveX controls are disabled by default and are no longer actively supported
In addition, ActiveX is also discontinued from a modern development and platform perspective, as it:
- is no longer browser-capable,
- Causes significant security problems,
- not with modern . NET, web and cross-platform architectures.
What does this mean for you in concrete terms?
ActiveX-based solutions can no longer be used with List & Label version 32 or later.
For existing projects, we strongly recommend migrating to modern, supported interfaces.
We are happy to support you with recommendations and best practices for contemporary alternatives.
Thank you for your understanding – and as always, we look forward to your feedback and questions in the forum.