In Microsoft Office, how do I add Equation Editor?

Equation Editor is not part of the typical Microsoft Office installation. To add Equation Editor in Office 2000, XP, 2003, and 2007, you must use the Add/Remove Programs option from the Control Panel. For Microsoft Office 98 and 2001 for Mac OS and v.X for Mac OS X, you can install Equation Editor from the Value Pack. For Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac OS X, you can install Equation Editor from the Office Setup Assistant.

Note: If you are using Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you must log in as an administrator before following the instructions below.

On this page:

• Windows versions:
  • Office 2007
  • Office 2000, XP, and 2003
• Macintosh versions:
  • Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac OS X
  • Office 98 or 2001 for Mac OS and v.X for Mac OS X

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Office 2007

To add Equation Editor:

1. Insert the first Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   
2. From the Start menu, select either Control Panel, or Settings and then Control Panel.
   
   
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs (or Add or Remove Programs) icon.
   
   
4. Locate the Microsoft Office 2007 entry that corresponds to what you have installed, and click once to highlight it.
   
   
5. Click Change.
   
   
6. When the Office installation window opens, select Add or Remove Features, and then click Continue.
   
   
7. Next to Office Tools, click the + (plus sign) once. Click Equation Editor, and then select Run from My Computer.
   
   
8. Click Continue. When Equation Editor has finished installing, click Close.

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Office 2000, XP, and 2003

For general instructions on installing other components of Office 2000, XP, and 2003, see In Microsoft Office 2007 and earlier, how do I change a program's installation type? To add Equation Editor:

1. Insert the first Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   
2. From the Start menu, select either Control Panel, or Settings and then Control Panel.
   
   
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs (or Add or Remove Programs) icon.
   
   
4. Locate the Microsoft Office entry that corresponds to what you have installed and click once to highlight it. For example, if you have Office XP, locate Microsoft Office XP Professional and select it.
   
   
5. Click the Change button.
   
   
6. When the Office installation window opens, select Add or Remove Features, and then click Next.

   Note: For Office 2003, you may see the "Custom Setup" screen at this point. Check the box labeled Choose advanced customization of applications, and then click Next.

7. Next to Office Tools, click the + (plus sign) once. Click Equation Editor, and then select Run from Computer.
   
   
8. Click Continue. When Equation Editor has finished installing, click OK.

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Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac OS X

Note: In Office 2008, the Equation Editor is installed by default. There are no custom options that will allow it to not be installed.

To add Equation Editor:

1. Insert the Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   
2. On the desktop, double-click the Microsoft Office 2004 or Microsoft Office 2008 icon.
   
   Note: If you are installing a copy downloaded from IUware, you should have a .dmg file on your desktop. Usually, Mac OS X will automatically mount this file. If it doesn't, double-click the .dmg file to mount it and start the install process.
   
   
3. The setup window will offer one or two installation options, depending on which version of Office you are installing:
   
   
   • Option 1 is available only in Office 2004, and is labeled Office 2004. To install all Office 2004 applications and components (such as the Equation Editor), drag and drop this icon into your Applications folder.
     
     
   • Option 2 is available in both Office 2004 and 2008. In Office 2004, it is labeled Office Setup Assistant. In Office 2008, it is labeled Office Installer. Follow the instructions below to use one of these tools.
   
   
4. Follow steps 1 through 4 in the Office Setup Assistant or Office Installer.
   
   
5. If you are prompted to select your installation location in step 5, either choose the location of a current Office installation, or select the location you'd like to use for a new installation.
   
   
6. In the box of customizable options, click the arrow next to Office Tools and select Equation Editor.
   
   
7. Click Install.

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Office 98 or 2001 for Mac OS and v.X for Mac OS X

To add Equation Editor:

1. Insert the Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   
2. Find the Value Pack Installer. On the Microsoft Office 98 CD, it is inside the Microsoft Office 98 folder, in the Value Pack folder. On the Microsoft Office 2001 and v.X CDs, you can find it in the Value Pack folder.
   
   
3. Double-click the Value Pack Installer application.
   
   
4. Select Equation Editor, and then click Install or Continue.
   
   
5. When the installation finishes, click Quit.

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