How to Install Microsoft Office
After you purchase Microsoft Office, activate and download the product.
If you order directly from Microsoft, you’ll get the link in an email.
Theres an “Install Office” link on the receipt.
Talk to your IT department for installation help.
Visitsetup.office.comand sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new account.
Enter yourproduct key (or activation code).
This product key lets Microsoft know the software was purchased legally.
The key comes with any physical packaging you receive and is included in an email if you ordered digitally.
Select your country or region and language, as well.
Write this activation code down and keep it in a safe place.
Youll use it if it’s crucial that you reinstall Microsoft Office.
SelectInstall Office.After the installation file is downloaded, what happens next depends on which web online window you use.
SelectRunand work through the installation process.
The easiest way to install Microsoft Office is to use theEdge web client.
Once you launch the downloaded file, the installation process begins automatically.
If Windows asks if you want to allow the installation, selectYes.
If it prompts you to close any open programs, selectYesagain.
The install is finished when you see the phrase, “You’re all set!
Microsoft Office is now installed and ready to use.
You might be prompted to install updates to Office.
If so, allow those updates to happen.
Then, follow the instructions outlined above.
If you do have the file, run it to begin the installation process again.
FAQ
Yes.
Older versions of Office might not be able to open files created with newer versions of Office.
If it takes longer, you might want to check your internet connection.
