If Annotate installed just fine, but the buttons don't have any content (not even labels), and clicking one of them causes Microsoft Word 2007 to crash, you skipped step 1 in the installation process. Microsoft Word will look something like this:

If you didn't skip it, there may have been some issue with the download or similar problem. Annotate is fine...you just need to repeat step 1, which we've conveniently repeated for you here:

Step 1: Download and Install Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition

Make sure you have exited Microsoft Word before beginning this process. If you already have a version of Annotate installed, uninstall it via Windows Add/Remove programs (Programs and Features in Windows 7).You must have Administrator rights on your computer to install Annotate for Word.

Annotate, like many programs, requires some free Microsoft components to work. You may already have them installed, but it's best to be sure.This component makes it possible for Annotate for Word to create and manage a database of comments.

There are two different versions of SQL Server: 32 bit and 64 bit. Download the appropriate version for your computer, then double-click the download to install.

Most users of Windows XP need the 32 bit version. Some Windows Vista users will have 64 bit operating systems, and should download the 64 bit version. Many Windows 7 users will require the 64 bit version and should download and install the 32 bit version also (this is typical Microsoft weirdness...no explanation given).

Click here to read Microsoft's instructions on determining whether you've got a 64 bit or 32 bit system. Basically, if you don't know that you've got a 64 bit system, you're probably using a 32 bit system.

• SQL Server CE 32 bit (XP, most Vista users and Windows 7 64 bit)
• SQL Server CE 64 bit (many Windows 7 and those who know they're running a 64 bit system)
  • 64 bit users need to install BOTH the 32 bit and 64 bit versions of SQL Server CE. See the "Additional Information" section of the Microsoft installation webpage.