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.
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- Windows versions:
- Macintosh versions:
Office 2007
To add Equation Editor:
- Insert the first Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
- From the
Startmenu, select eitherControl Panel, orSettingsand thenControl Panel.
- Double-click the
Add/Remove Programs(orAdd or Remove Programs) icon.
- Locate the Microsoft Office 2007 entry that corresponds to what you
have installed, and click once to highlight it.
- Click
Change.
- When the
Office installationwindow opens, selectAdd or Remove Features, and then clickContinue.
- Next to
Office Tools, click the+(plus sign) once. ClickEquation Editor, and then selectRun from My Computer.
- Click
Continue. When Equation Editor has finished installing, clickClose.
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:
- Insert the first Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
- From the
Startmenu, select eitherControl Panel, orSettingsand thenControl Panel.
- Double-click the
Add/Remove Programs(orAdd or Remove Programs) icon.
- 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 Professionaland select it.
- Click the
Changebutton.
- When the
Office installationwindow opens, selectAdd or Remove Features, and then clickNext.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 clickNext. - Next to
Office Tools, click the+(plus sign) once. ClickEquation Editor, and then selectRun from Computer.
- Click
Continue. When Equation Editor has finished installing, clickOK.
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:
- Insert the Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
- On the desktop, double-click the
Microsoft Office 2004orMicrosoft Office 2008icon.
Note: If you are installing a copy downloaded from IUware, you should have a.dmgfile on your desktop. Usually, Mac OS X will automatically mount this file. If it doesn't, double-click the.dmgfile to mount it and start the install process.
- 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 yourApplicationsfolder.
- Option 2 is available in both Office 2004 and 2008. In Office
2004, it is labeled
Office Setup Assistant. In Office 2008, it is labeledOffice Installer. Follow the instructions below to use one of these tools.
- Option 1 is available only in Office 2004, and is labeled
- Follow steps 1 through 4 in the
Office Setup AssistantorOffice Installer.
- 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.
- In the box of customizable options, click the arrow next to
Office Toolsand selectEquation Editor.
- Click
Install.
Office 98 or 2001 for Mac OS and v.X for Mac OS X
To add Equation Editor:
- Insert the Office CD into your CD-ROM drive.
- Find the Value Pack Installer. On the Microsoft Office 98 CD, it
is inside the
Microsoft Office 98folder, in theValue Packfolder. On the Microsoft Office 2001 and v.X CDs, you can find it in theValue Packfolder.
- Double-click the
Value Pack Installerapplication.
- Select
Equation Editor, and then clickInstallorContinue.
- When the installation finishes, click
Quit.
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Last modified on August 07, 2008.






