---
title: WindowsInkWorkspace Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the WindowsInkWorkspace Area in Policy CSP.
ms.date: 01/18/2024
---

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# Policy CSP - WindowsInkWorkspace

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## AllowSuggestedAppsInWindowsInkWorkspace

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ 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

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE <br> ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC | ✅ 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 -->
<!-- Description-Source-ADMX -->
Allow Windows 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 can't 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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