Setup

Install and download Office 365 application for your PC and Mac

It is necessary and needed of you that you must go through the system requirements to run Office 365.

Office 365 Home version- This is the perfect version for home use, as it has all the basic and necessary features to fulfill your needs. You must have received a product key which came with your Office product. What you have to do is to sign into your Microsoft account with your credentials and enter this product key to register and link this product to your account at www.office.com/setup. If you don’t already have an account then, you must create one immediately. You are required to do this step only once.

Office 365 Business Version- This is an ideal product for small as well as large organization groups. You can accomplish so many tasks with this small software. It enables you to create reports, presentations, presentations with videos, management of your data, emailing and all other tasks you can possibly think for a business. With this also, you must have a Microsoft account to operate your Office software. So, you can create one if you do not have one already.

*Note:* Some of the versions of Office 365 do not have or are connected with any Microsoft, work or student account. You might be required to redeem the product key of your product in a different manner. If you have Office Professional Plus 2019, Office Standard, or even the stand alone apps like Ms Word and more then, the procedure for installation will depend on the following aspects:

If you have received your product from your company with the product key then visit Install Office 365 via HUP.
If your IT department is one of them which employ different installation method for Office then, you must connect with the department for the same.
Lastly, if you purchased Office 365 from an independent third-party retailer.

Setup On PC
Setup On MAC

Install Office for PC

Sign into your Microsoft Account-

Go to the Microsoft Website www.office.com and then, sign in using your credentials.
This account can be a Microsoft, work or school account. So, sign in the one which is connected with your product’s version.
Also, if you have forgot the account or password then, you can recover it as well by following the on-screen instructions.
Once, you have signed into your account, you must obey the steps that are suitable for your account type.

Go to the Office Home page and then choose Install office.
Now, choose the Install option.

The default version for Office is 64-bit, however, if you have used a 32-bit version in past, then this version will be automatically installed.

Things to consider:

If you want to install a 32-bit or 64-bit version but if you already have another one, then you need to uninstall the previously installed Office.
To choose the version you want this time, click on ‘other options’ and then select the version along with the language followed by clicking on Install.
To gather more information about the versions and their compatibility you may visit www.office365.com/help.

After using the above steps, the software will start downloading. Now, you can move forward to next step. If you cannot locate the ‘Install’ option after you have signed in then go to the www.Office365.com/help to resolve this issue.

Install the Office 365-

Once the ‘.exe’ file has been downloaded, click on it and then choose the ‘Run’ or ‘setup’ or ‘save file’ option. Also, select ‘Yes’ when you are asked by the UAC.
Once the install is completed you will come across a message saying “you’re all set! Office is installed now”. You will be taken through the icon of Office and then you must select ‘close’.

To locate your application, if you haven’t seen it yet for it hasn’t appeared on the desktop, you can hit the start button and search for the application you want to access for your Office 365. However, you will probably find the icons on your desktop screen.

If you have problem in downloading from www.Office365.com/download then you should definitely go to www.Offoce365.com/help to resolve any issues coming your way.

Activate you Office software-

You can immediately use the applications installed in the Office app all you have to do is just open any application say MS Word or Excel and then click ‘Accept’ to the terms and conditions window. If you face problems while installing, we encourage you to seek help at www.Office365.com/install.

Install Office for Mac

Sign into your Account

Immediately go to the www.office.com to sign into your account and get access to it.

Note: Same as for PC, if you have purchased your version from the company via Microsoft HUP then you must visit Install Office 365 via HUP, for you won’t be able to do it here.

This account can be a Microsoft, work or school account. So, sign in the one which is connected with your product’s version. Also, if you have forgot the account or password then, you can recover it as well by following the on-screen instructions given on the website www.Office.com/download.
When you have landed on the Office Home Page, you must do the following, depending on your version of Office.

Click on the ‘Install Office’ and then on the ‘install’ option.
However, if you have signed with another account like work or student then you must click on ‘Install office apps’ and then ‘Office’. Here, the latest version of Office 365 will be installed for you.

After the above steps, the installer file will start to download and you must move forward to next step in the process. Moreover, if you cannot find the install option on your home page, then some problem may have caused this event to occur. You are advised to consult www.Office.com/help to resolve this issue.

Install Office 365-

Navigate to the Finder and then, download folder in your Mac; you will find there a file named Microsoft office installer.pkg or similar to this. You need to click twice on it.

Note:- if an error occurs stating that the ‘.pkg’ file cannot be opened, then you must wait for 10 seconds; move the file to the desktop; Hold Ctrl+ click on the file. This will successfully launch the installer.

Now, you must choose ‘continue’ to initiate the installation process.
Once, you come across the License Agreement, click on ‘continue’ and also ‘Agree’ to terms and conditions.
You can also select how you want to install the product and hit ‘continue’.
You can reset the install location and also the disc space requirements; click ‘Install’ now.

Note: you can also download a single application instead of the whole suite; just click on Customize option and select the application.

You may be asked to enter your Mac password and then select Install option.
When the installation is completed, you must choose ‘close’ option. If you face any complications, seek help at www.office.com/help.

Start the Activation-

Click on the Launchpad icon on the desktop.
Now, make sure to select the Microsoft Word icon which is in the Launchpad.
When a popup appears select the option ‘get started’ to initiate activation. For any kind of help you should visit www.office.com/install.

Note:

How to pin Office apps to the dock of the Mac?

Navigate to the ‘Finder’ followed by ‘Applications’ and open the Office app you want to add.
Now, in the dock you must select ‘Ctrl+ click the app’ then, select options followed by keep in deck option.

Setup

Install and download Office 365 application for your PC and Mac

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