How do I install Microsoft office on my Windows or Mac computer?

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Overview:

Students and Employees with the University of Idaho are provided Microsoft Office Pro Plus at no extra cost as part of their Office 365 email account. This tutorial will assist you in downloading and installing Microsoft Office 365.

Instructions

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Instructions

1 Log into office 365 Portal

Navigate and log into https://portal.office.com/.

Click on Apps in the bottom left of the webpage. Then click on More apps.

Screenshot of Apps settings menu

 

Click on the Install apps drop down menu located in the top right. Then click Microsoft 365 apps.

Screenshot of Install Apps drop down menu



Click on the Install Office button to begin the install process. 

Screenshot of Install Office and View apps/devices buttons

2 Download the Setup File

Office 365 will download the setup for Office 365. Please run this setup once it has finished downloading or navigate to the saved location and run the setup.

 

Run the setup for Office 365


3
 Start Installation

Office 365 will start the install process, which can be minimized.

 

The installer will prepare setup.

4 Monitor Installation Progress

You will see the progress of the install to your machine as it installs in the background.


Office will install.

 5 Complete Installation

After the install has finished you can close all of the windows. Office 365 will now be available on your machine.


A message will appear when installation is complete.

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