Install Microsoft Office on your personal computer

📌 Purpose

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👥 Audience

• Students / Faculty / Staff

🖥️ Applies To

• Windows / macOS / Mobile / Classroom Tech / Web Based

🛠️ Instructions

To install Microsoft Office on your personal computer as a Salve Regina University student, faculty, or staff member, you'll need to navigate to the Microsoft 365 portal, sign in with your Salve Regina credentials, and then download and install the apps. Specifically, you'll go to the Microsoft 365 portal, sign in with your Salve Regina email and password, and then select the "Install apps" option, followed by "Microsoft 365 apps"

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Access the Microsoft 365 Portal: Open a web browser and go to portal.office.com.
2. Sign In: Sign in with your Salve Regina email address (e.g., username@salve.edu) and password. 
3. Navigate to Installation: Once logged in, you should see the Microsoft 365 portal page. Look for and click on the "apps" button on left hand margin
4. In the upper right corner, there is an "Install apps" dropdown.
5. Select Microsoft 365 Apps: Choose the "Microsoft 365 apps" option from the available choices. 
6. Download and Install: This will initiate the download of the Microsoft 365 installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. 
7. Activate Office: After installation, open an Office app (like Word or Excel) and sign in with your Salve Regina email and password to activate the software.

💡 Troubleshooting & Tips

• If the issue persists, contact the Technology Services Center.