How to Download & Install AuthorTec

1. Getting Started

1. Make sure Microsoft Word is closed on your system
2. Download AuthorTec to your computer by completing the form
   • Choose 64-bit or 32-bit download
   • Click here to tell which version you need
3. Go to your Downloads folder and look for either:
   • AuthorTec_5x64Installer
   • AuthorTec_5x32Installer
4. Click on the install file to add AuthorTec to your computer

2. Follow the Prompts on the Installation Wizard.

• Click Next to start the installation process

1. Read and Accept the Terms of the End User License Agreement (EULA)
2. Click Next

• Click Install

• Click Finish to close out the Installation Wizard

3. Open Microsoft Word

• Go to the Home Tab and select Blank Document

• On the Word Ribbon, AuthorTec will now appear

• AuthorTec is now installed on your computer.

Next Steps

• How to Activate AuthorTec

Learn About

• Installation Requirements for AuthorTec

How to tell if I need the 64-bit or 32-bit install file: Open File Explorer Navigate to: This PC > C: Drive Look for the following folders: Program Files Program Files (x86) Choose 64-bit if you have both Program Files & Program Files (x86) Choose 32-bit if you have only Program Files

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