Microsoft KB Archive/824916

= Tablet PC Disables Office XP Handwriting Features =

Article ID: 824916

Article Last Modified on 2/5/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Office XP Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition
 * Microsoft Office XP Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Office XP Standard Edition for Students and Teachers
 * Microsoft Office XP Developer Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When using a Microsoft Office XP program on a Tablet PC, some of the handwriting tools may not be available. Office Setup shows that the handwriting features are installed.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the Tablet PC handwriting tools replace the default handwriting tools that are included with Office XP.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, install the Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC. To download the Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC from the Microsoft Office Web site, follow these steps:  Visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://office.microsoft.com/downloads

 In the Search for Downloads box, under Product, click Office. Under Version, click 2002/XP. Click to clear the Updates - .... check box and the Converters .... check box if they are currently selected. Click to select Add-ins and Extras, and then click Update List. Click Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC, and then follow the directions to download and install the add-in. Remember to review the Before you install section before you start the download.</ol>

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