### Documentation

Note: The documents below are in Microsoft® Word format.

Introduction

- Introduction
A brief overview of Microsoft Agent.
- Update
Description of changes in the update to the Microsoft Agent Final Commercial Release.

Using Microsoft Agent

- User Interface
A concise description of the user interface elements.
- Troubleshooting for End Users
If you are having trouble using a page with a Microsoft Agent character, this list of symptoms and steps can help isolate and solve the problems.

Programming for Microsoft Agent

- Programming Interface Overview
Information on animation services, input services, and output services.
- Programming the Control
The control's objects, methods, events, and properties.
- Programming the Server Interface
Information on the server interface, with a plethora of code examples.
- Error Codes
A list of the error numbers along with their hex values and descriptions.
- Technical FAQ and Troubleshooting
Answers to technical questions for developers.
- Speech Engine Support Requirements
A description of the required SAPI interfaces used by Microsoft Agent.
- Speech Output Tags
How to modify speech output through tags inserted in the speech text string.
- Animations for Genie Character
A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Genie character.
- Animations for Merlin Character
A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Merlin character.
- Sound Effects for Merlin Character
A list that indicates which animations support sound effects for the Microsoft Agent Merlin character.
- Animations for Robby Character
A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Robby character.

Creating Characters for Microsoft Agent

- Guidelines for Designing Character Interaction
Design user interfaces that incorporate interactive characters.
- Designing Characters
Design and develop a character for use with Microsoft Agent.
- Using the Character Editor
Use the Microsoft Agent Character Editor to compile character animations.
- Using the Linguistic Information Sound Editing Tool
Use linguistically enhanced sound files to support lip-syncing character output.

Licensing and Redistribution

- Licensing and Redistribution
Updated information on licensing and redistributing Microsoft Agent.

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