---
title: WindowsInkWorkspace Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the WindowsInkWorkspace Area in Policy CSP.
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 01/09/2023
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - WindowsInkWorkspace

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## AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :heavy_check_mark: Device <br> :x: User | :x: Home <br> :heavy_check_mark: Pro <br> :heavy_check_mark: Enterprise <br> :heavy_check_mark: Education <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1607 [10.0.14393] and later |
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<!-- AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsInkWorkspace/AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace
```
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Allow suggested apps in Windows Ink Workspace
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 1 |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 0 | Not allowed. |
| 1 (Default) | Allowed. |
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**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace |
| Friendly Name | Allow suggested apps in Windows Ink Workspace |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Ink Workspace |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace |
| Registry Value Name | AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsInkWorkspace.admx |
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## AllowWindowsInkWorkspace

<!-- AllowWindowsInkWorkspace-Applicability-Begin -->
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| :heavy_check_mark: Device <br> :x: User | :x: Home <br> :heavy_check_mark: Pro <br> :heavy_check_mark: Enterprise <br> :heavy_check_mark: Education <br> :heavy_check_mark: Windows SE | :heavy_check_mark: Windows 10, version 1607 [10.0.14393] and later |
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<!-- AllowWindowsInkWorkspace-OmaUri-Begin -->
```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/WindowsInkWorkspace/AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
```
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<!-- AllowWindowsInkWorkspace-Description-Begin -->
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Specifies whether to allow the user to access the ink workspace.
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | int |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
| Default Value  | 2 |
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**Allowed values**:

| Value | Description |
|:--|:--|
| 0 | Access to ink workspace is disabled. The feature is turned off. |
| 1 | Ink workspace is enabled (feature is turned on), but the user cannot access it above the lock screen. |
| 2 (Default) | Ink workspace is enabled (feature is turned on), and the user is allowed to use it above the lock screen. |
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**Group policy mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | AllowWindowsInkWorkspace |
| Friendly Name | Allow Windows Ink Workspace |
| Element Name | Choose one of the following actions |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | Windows Components > Windows Ink Workspace |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace |
| ADMX File Name | WindowsInkWorkspace.admx |
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