Powerpoint 2016 - Inking tool appears to work but doesn't Mark up

Anonymous
2020-08-24T12:51:42+00:00

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone knows what might be wrong.  When using the Inking tool in Powerpoint 2016 the teacher I'm helping can start the inking tool, pick a colour and thinkness of the writing point but there is no Markup when he tries to draw on either his tablet or mouse.

He tried:

  1. reinstalling Office 2016
  2. Makign sure all Office updates were complete
  3. Office 2010 Powerpoint works fine
  4. Google doesn't appear to have any suggestions on this one :-(

Any idears?

Thanks,

Randy

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-11T06:24:51+00:00

    Hi Randy R24,

    Based on the above post, we understand that you're challenges with Ink tools in PowerPoint 2016. Let's get this addressed.

    Just to confirm, does the issue also occur to your other Office programs such as Word, Excel, etc.? Also, have you tried launching your PowerPoint app in safe mode? This would help us identify an add-in or extension is causing the problem. To check, kindly follow these steps:

    1. Find the shortcut icon for your Office application.
    2. Press and hold the CTRL key and double-click the application shortcut.
    3. Click Yes when a window appears asking if you want to start the application in safe mode.

    To notify us and have us get back to you, simply reply to this post.

    Hi,

    I am having the same issue and I found I can ink in safe mode. What could be causing the issue in the normal powerpoint mode? How can I resolve this? I don't think I have any add-ins on my app.

    Hope you can help.

    Siphe

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-01-22T03:11:06+00:00

    Hi

    I have the same problem.

    Do you have a solution for

     that situation?

    BR

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-01-22T05:15:17+00:00

    Hi

    I have the same problem.

    Do you have a solution for

     that situation?

    BR

    No. I think it's a bug in the latest update.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-01-27T03:42:11+00:00

    I too just started noticing this issue today. Can Microsoft please reply with a few options to try. I've already done the safe mode option, and still no success.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-01-27T16:07:43+00:00

    I have the same problem and even can't ink in the safe mode.

    Is there any to fix it ? It is pretty challenging during distance learning without the ink tools in math class.

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