Camtasia PowerPoint Add-In Issues

Problem

There are various reasons why PowerPoint is having issues with the Add-In.

• The Add-In toolbar is not visible in PowerPoint.
• When enabling the Add-In, an error appears in requiring administrative privileges.
• PowerPoint is not detected.

Solution

There are some options to add the PowerPoint Add-In in PowerPoint 2019, 2016, and 2013.

Option 1: Modify Changes in Programs and Features

1. Close PowerPoint and Camtasia.
2. Press Windows+R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
3. Type the following and click OK: control panel
4. Select Programs > Programs and Features and find your version of Camtasia in the list.
5. Right-click Camtasia and select Change.
   
6. Select Modify.
   
7. Select Enable Camtasia Add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint. Then, click Modify. Once the modification is complete, click Finish.
   

   If this option if greyed out and unable to be selected this indicates PowerPoint is either a 32-bit version or is not detected by Camtasia.

Option 2: Enable Add-In Within PowerPoint

Camtasia 9 and Later

1. Open PowerPoint.
2. Select File > Options > Add-ins.
3. Select Disabled Items under the Manage dropdown. Then, click Go.
   
4. Choose Camtasia Add-in and click Enable.
5. Click OK.

Camtasia 8 and Earlier

1. Close PowerPoint and Camtasia.
2. Right-click Camtasia in the shortcut to your start menu and select More > Run as Administrator.
   
3. Select Tools > Options > Partners > PowerPoint Add-in.
4. Select Enable PowerPoint Add-in. Then, click OK.
   
5. Open PowerPoint.

Option 3: Install Desktop Version of PowerPoint

1. See this article to determine if you have the Click-to-Run version of PowerPoint or the Microsoft Store version.
2. If you have either of these versions, you will need to install a desktop version of PowerPoint.