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Microsoft Reader Update Assistance The update assistance site helps you get started with Microsoft Reader. It checks to see whether you have the latest version of Reader installed, helps you update your software if necessary, and helps you activate your device(s). Microsoft Reader for Desktop and Laptop PC Download Microsoft Reader—FREE—today, with support for premium eBook content on Windows-based PCs, laptops, and Pocket PC 2002 devices! Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC Download Microsoft Reader—FREE—today. Microsoft Reader for Tablet PC is designed specifically for computers running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC Microsoft Reader for the Pocket PC comes pre-installed on most Pocket PC devices. Download Microsoft Reader—FREE— today, to install on a device running Pocket PC 2002 or Pocket PC 2003. Activate Microsoft Reader Activate your copy of Microsoft Reader: activation is a quick process that allows you to read copy-protected eBooks. Take advantage of the wide variety of eBooks on the market today! Encarta® Pocket Dictionary Download this valuable resource today and start using the Lookup feature in Microsoft Reader to find instant definitions for more than 80,000 words—all with a single click.

Additional Resources

Text-to-Speech Component Read about the speech component for Microsoft Reader. See how voicing technology makes eBooks more accessible. eBook Dictionaries Download dictionaries in several languages.

For Developers

Read in Microsoft Reader add-in See how you can create eBooks from Microsoft Word 2002 or Microsoft Word 2003 files at the click of a button. ReaderWorks 2.0 from OverDrive Create eBooks quickly and easily with built-in wizards that make adding content a snap! Customize your eBooks with support for HTML, Word, text file formats and images. Visit OverDrive to download the application. Content Software Development Kit This development kit is available for publishers and independent software vendors. Create custom eBooks with this kit: a free software license is required. You can download the Layout Guide and Markup Guide as part of this package, or you can download these guides separately. Dictionary Authoring Kit Create custom dictionaries with this development kit. Source Materials and Conversions This guide provides an overview of how Microsoft Reader eBook conversion works, and explains exactly what source files you'll need to publish successfully. Layout Guide This guide explains the various types of books that Microsoft Reader can handle and provides sample code for common layout features, from tables of contents to drop caps, and from poetry to cookbooks. Markup Guide Browse this reference of every tag, attribute, and CSS property available in Microsoft Reader formatted documents and Open eBook documents. eBook Export Quark XTension Visit our Partners Download page: find an extension to create eBooks from Quark XPress files.