Frequently Asked Questions
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Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about MoboCalc. For product support and other questions, please see the Support section for a full list of FAQs and additional resources.
Buying and downloading MoboCalc
How can I try MoboCalc?
Download it here. Try it free for 30 days and see how easy it is to build and update Excel worksheets using your pen.
How do I buy MoboCalc?
The easiest way is to purchase it from our online store, where you can download and install it immediately. For larger orders, please contact
for volume purchasing information.
Installing MoboCalc
Can I use MoboCalc with an external tablet on Windows Vista?
Yes. All versions of Windows Vista except Home Basic allow you to use an external tablet in exactly the same way as an on-screen tablet.
Can I use MoboCalc on a standard Windows XP system?
No. MoboCalc requires the Tablet PC Edition of XP for handwriting support. Even with an external tablet, MoboCalc will not operate correctly on a standard version of XP.
How do I run MoboCalc?
Just run Excel as you normally would. MoboCalc will start automatically.
What is the Product Improvement Program? Should I join it?
We hope you will join. The Product Improvement Program helps us enhance the recognition of handwritten formulas by collecting handwriting samples from program participants. Samples are uploaded to a secure server where they are analyzed and any problems can be corrected. All uploads are performed in the background and do not interfere with your use of MoboCalc or Excel. Only ink data, Excel formula translations, and the formula recognition results you get are sent to Enventra. No Excel files, individual cell values, or calculation results are uploaded, and no personal information is transmitted. You can opt in or out of the program at any time from the General tab of the MoboCalc Options dialog.
Using MoboCalc
How do I enter values and formulas?
Enter values just as you would type them in Excel. Remember to start each formula with an equal sign, and take advantage of MoboCalc’s support for formula layout and function shortcuts to speed input and minimize errors. See MoboCalc help or our online documentation for additional tips.
How do I control the way MoboCalc displays my formulas?
Very easily. Tap the Options toolbar button to display the Options dialog and select the Display tab. You can choose which functions to display as symbols, turn simplified logical expressions on or off, or select standard Excel formula display. By default, only division lines, square root symbols, and exponents are enabled, so you should select any other functions you want to display as symbols.
My handwriting is terrible. Will MoboCalc recognize it?
Probably, but if you or your friends or family can’t read your writing, chances are MoboCalc may have trouble as well. The best way to find out is to download a free 30-day trial and see for yourself. If your first attempts aren’t successful, keep trying. Your results will improve with experience.
If I see a mistake, can I fix it?
Yes. MoboCalc lets you add text to any entry, select, delete or erase parts of an entry, insert space, add new text, rearrange formulas, request alternate recognition results, or write corrections on top of existing characters. See MoboCalc help or our online documentation for additional information on editing values and formulas.
Can other users open my files even if they don’t have MoboCalc?
Absolutely. MoboCalc doesn’t add anything extra to your Excel files, so anyone can use them.
