Start inking feature not working in Powerpoint

Question

I have a non - touch laptop. I take it to conduct my classes with the help of XP pen pentablet.

I have a licensed version Office 2016 - Home edition.

Earlier I could use the lasso select option in PowerPoint but now I am not able to.

I can use the same option in MS word, though.

The draw tab is not enabled and not getting enabled by following the standard procedure given.

Another solution that I am able to get from web search is related to Options-> Advanced options -> Some setting related to pen. But there is no such option - Neither in MS word nor in MS PowerPoint.

I have uninstalled and re-installed MS office already. Twice. Completely.

It would be great if anyone could help me out with the problem.

Answer 1

Hi @aashish sood ,
As you said, "I have a non - touch laptop. ", based on this article this feature is available on a touch-enabled device, available inking features depend on the type of device you're using and which version of Office you're using:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/draw-and-write-with-ink-in-office-6d76c674-7f4b-414d-b67f-b3ffef6ccf53

Hope the information is helpful.

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Answer 2

and it works perfectly fine in MS word.