5 Ways to Turn on Math Input Panel in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated June 09, 2025

The Math Input Panel lets you handwrite mathematical equations (using a mouse, touchscreen, or stylus), then converts them into text you can paste into Office apps. Although it's included in Windows, sometimes you need to enable or locate it. You can use the following five methods to start Math Input Panel in your Windows 10 PC.

Way 1: Turn Math Input Panel on by searching.

Enter math in the search box on taskbar, and choose Math Input Panel in the result.

Way 2: Open Math Input Panel in Start Menu.

Access Start Menu, click All apps, select Windows Accessories and tap Math Input Panel.

Way 3: Access Math Input Panel in This PC.

Step 1: Get into This PC.

Step 2: Open Local Disk (C:)/Program Files/Common Files/microsoft shared/ink, and then double-click mip.

Way 4: Turn Math Input Panel on via Run.

Step 1: Launch Run.

Step 2: Type mip in the empty box and hit OK.

Way 5: Start Math Input Panel from Command Prompt.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt.

Step 2: Input "%commonprogramfiles%\microsoft shared\ink\mip.exe", and press Enter.

Tip: The following command can help achieve the same goal.

"c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\ink\mip.exe"

Bonus: Install Math Input Panel if It's Missing

If you can’t find or open it, try the following steps to download and install it:

Step 1: Open Settings on your PC. Then choose Apps > Apps & Features. After that, click Optional features.

Step 2: Click Add a feature. Search for Math Recognizer or Math Input Panel and install it.

Step 3: Restart your PC afterward. This restores the feature when it’s missing

FAQs about Math Input Panel in Windows 10

Q1: Why can’t I find the Math Input Panel?

It may not be installed—enable Math Recognizer under Optional Feature.

Q2: How do I insert equations into Word or OneNote?

Write the equation in the panel, click Insert, and it will be added at your cursor’s location.

Q3: Is there a keyboard shortcut to open it?

Not by default. You can assign one via a desktop shortcut (right-click → Properties → Shortcut Key).

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