How to Install Microsoft Office

Installing Microsoft Office on your personal device or computer is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. In this article, we will guide you through the installation process and provide some important notes to keep in mind before you begin.

To start, click Next and continue through the introduction tool, providing any requested information when prompted. An introduction tool will then launch, welcoming you to the new version of Office. Note that Microsoft Office is now available for use, but your computer must remain connected to the internet to complete the download and installation process.

As Office begins to install on your machine, a message will appear in the bottom right-hand corner saying 'Office is installing in the background.' If you are unsure which version of Microsoft Office to install, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 4-4357 for assistance. University faculty and staff should continue to work with their IT staff to deploy and manage Microsoft Office on University devices.

It's important to note that Microsoft Office is specifically designed for personal use only (personal or home computers or devices). If you do not connect to the internet and activate the license within 30 days, Office ProPlus will go into reduced functionality mode until you connect to the internet again and your status is verified (and all features become available again).

Before installing Microsoft Office, make sure to uninstall/remove any previous versions of Microsoft Office on your device. Failure to do so may result in software conflicts on your device.

With these instructions, you can download and install the latest, full versions of Microsoft Office on up to five personal devices as part of the Microsoft 365 suite of services offered free of charge to all University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff.

By following these simple steps, you can get started with using Microsoft Office today.

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