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A simple guide for manually downloading Office
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This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install Microsoft Office on your Windows or Mac computer. Microsoft Office is a suite of software that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. This guide covers downloading Microsoft 365, Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office 2013.
Things You Should Know
- As of late 2022, the Microsoft Office subscription is now part of the Microsoft 365 subscription.
- To install on Windows or Mac, go to https://www.office.com/ , sign in, and click Install Office .
- On Windows, double-click the setup file to start the installation.
- On Mac, double-click the setup file to open the installation wizard. Follow the prompts to install Office.
Steps
Section 1 of 5:
Subscribing to Microsoft 365
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Go to https://www.microsoft.com/ . Then, select Microsoft 365 in the top menu bar. This is the official product page for Microsoft 365.
- In late 2022, Microsoft Office became part of Microsoft 365. Subscribing to Microsoft 365 gives you access to the apps that were part of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). [1] X Research source
- There is also the option for a one-time purchase of Office Home & Student 2021, which includes the 2021 versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Click Buy now . This is located in the top menu bar.Advertisement
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Select a plan. Click Buy Now to start the purchasing process for a subscription plan. There are a few options:
- Pay yearly or monthly.
- Select the Family plan if you have multiple users, or the Personal plan if it’s just for you.
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Sign in to your Microsoft Account. Then, follow the instructions to complete your purchase.
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Section 2 of 5:
Installing Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on Windows
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Go to https://www.office.com/ . Click Sign in if you aren’t already signed in. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
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Click Install Office . This is a button on the Office home page.
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Click Install . It's a button in the Microsoft 365 subscription section. This might also be labeled Install Office > . The download for the Office setup file will start.
- For work and student accounts, click Office 365 apps or Microsoft 365 apps instead.
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Click Save File . Your Office setup file will begin downloading.
- You may have the options to select Run or Setup depending on your browser.
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Double-click the Office setup file. You'll find it in your computer's default download location.
- Skip this step if the installation has already started.
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Click Yes when prompted. You may see a prompt asking “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Selecting Yes will run the setup file and begin installing Office on your computer.
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Wait for Microsoft Office to finish installing. This process may take several minutes.
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Click Close when prompted. Your Microsoft Office programs have now been installed on your computer. You can begin using these programs right away.
- You ready to start using vlookup in Excel or check out some templates in Word .
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Section 3 of 5:
Installing Office 2019/2016/2013 on Windows
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Go to https://account.microsoft.com/ . This will take you to your Microsoft account dashboard. [3] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
- Click Sign in to sign in if you aren’t already.
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Click Services and subscriptions . This is a tab at the top of the Microsoft account dashboard page.
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Click Install . This is located next to the version of Office you’ve purchased.
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Click Save File . Your Office setup file will begin downloading.
- You may have the options to select Run or Setup depending on your browser.
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Double-click the Office setup file. You'll find it in your computer's default download location.
- Skip this step if the installation has already started.
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Click Yes when prompted. You may see a prompt asking “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Selecting Yes will run the setup file and begin installing Office on your computer.
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Wait for Microsoft Office to finish installing. This process may take several minutes.
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Click Close when prompted. Your Microsoft Office programs have now been installed on your computer. You can begin using these programs right away.
- For Office 2013, you’ll see a window that says “You’re good to go.” Click All done! to close the window and start using Office.
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Section 4 of 5:
Installing Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on Mac
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Click Install Office . This is a button on the Office home page.
- If you signed in to a work or student account, select Office 365 apps or Microsoft 365 apps after clicking Install Office .
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Open Finder. It's a blue, face-shaped app in your Mac's Dock.
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Click Downloads . This folder is on the left side of the Finder window.
- If your browser downloads files to a different folder (e.g., your desktop), click that folder's name instead.
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Double-click the Office setup file. Doing so will prompt it to begin running.
- If you receive an error saying that the file can't be installed:
- Try verifying the download before continuing. Microsoft is a signed developer, but Microsoft software doesn't always work flawlessly on a Mac.
- You can also try waiting 10 seconds and trying again. If the window says “Verifying” but seems to be stuck, close that window and try again.
- If you receive an error saying that the file can't be installed:
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Click Continue twice. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. You'll do this once on the first page of the setup, and then again on the second page.
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Click Agree . This will indicate that you agree to Microsoft's terms of use.
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Click Continue . It's in the bottom-right corner of the page.
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Click Install . This button is in the bottom-right corner of the page.
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Enter your Mac's password. Type in the password you use to log into your Mac.
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Click Install Software . It's in the bottom-right corner of the password entry window. Doing so will begin installing Microsoft Office on your computer.
- The installation process may take a while.
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Click Close when prompted. Your Microsoft Office programs have now been installed on your computer. You're free to begin using these programs right away.
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Installing Office 2019/2016 on Mac
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Go to https://account.microsoft.com/ . This will take you to your Microsoft account dashboard. [4] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
- Click Sign in to sign in if you aren’t already.
- Note that Office 2013 for Mac is no longer available for download through a Microsoft 365 subscription. [5] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
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Click Services and subscriptions . This is a tab at the top of the Microsoft account dashboard page.
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Click Install . This is located next to the version of Office you’ve purchased. Pressing Install will download the setup file to your computer.
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Open Finder. It's a blue, face-shaped app in your Mac's Dock.
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Click Downloads . This folder is on the left side of the Finder window.
- If your browser downloads files to a different folder (e.g., your desktop), click that folder's name instead.
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Double-click the Office setup file. Doing so will prompt it to begin running.
- If you receive an error saying that the file can't be installed:
- Try verifying the download before continuing. Microsoft is a signed developer, but Microsoft software doesn't always work flawlessly on a Mac.
- You can also try waiting 10 seconds and trying again. If the window says “Verifying” but seems to be stuck, close that window and try again.
- If you receive an error saying that the file can't be installed:
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Click Continue twice. It's in the bottom-right corner of the page. You'll do this once on the first page of the setup, and then again on the second page.
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Click Agree . This will indicate that you agree to Microsoft's terms of use.
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Click Continue . It's in the bottom-right corner of the page.
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Click Install . This button is in the bottom-right corner of the page.
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Enter your Mac's password. Type in the password you use to log into your Mac.
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Click Install Software . It's in the bottom-right corner of the password entry window. Doing so will begin installing Microsoft Office on your computer.
- The installation process may take a while.
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Click Close when prompted. Your Microsoft Office programs have now been installed on your computer. You're free to begin using these programs right away.
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QuestionHow can I install MS Office 2007?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerFor detailed instructions with images to assist you on installing Microsoft Office 2007, see the article How to Install Microsoft Office 2007 .
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QuestionHow do you install Microsoft Office 2010?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou’ll need to either download the MS 2010 software (and run the installer) or obtain it via a CD disk (place in the disk drive). You'll need to enter your product key, email and account security details before you can proceed (the product key is on the packaging or should have been provided with your download). The software will then provide prompts for full installation, or follow the installation instructions outlined above in this article.
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QuestionCan I download Microsoft Word for free?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThere are various ways to get Microsoft Word for free. As a student at a school, college or university, you are often able to download Microsoft Word for free as part of your schooling package. You can also use Word Mobile for Windows devices (it has read-only limitations on anything other than a phone) and Microsoft Word for Android on a Chromebook or Android device can be downloaded for free. Or try Office Online as another option for various platforms and operating systems, and if you’re a non-profit, there is a non-profit version of Microsoft Word available for free. For more help, see How to Get Microsoft Office for Free .
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- There are free Office apps (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.) that you can download onto a smartphone or tablet. You can also use the web app versions of Office for free.Thanks
- If you need help transferring an existing Microsoft Office to another computer, you'll find some help here: How to Transfer Microsoft Office to Another Computer .Thanks
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Warnings
- Your 365 subscription will renew automatically. Make sure you cancel your subscription ahead of time if you don't want to be charged again.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-faqs
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-and-install-or-reinstall-microsoft-365-or-office-2021-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658#InstallSteps=Install_on_a_PC
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-and-install-or-reinstall-office-2019-office-2016-or-office-2013-7c695b06-6d1a-4917-809c-98ce43f86479#OfficeVersion=Office_2019_or_2016_for_PC
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/download-and-install-or-reinstall-office-2019-office-2016-or-office-2013-7c695b06-6d1a-4917-809c-98ce43f86479#OfficeVersion=Office_2019_or_2016_for_PC
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-2013-and-office-for-mac-2011-are-no-longer-available-for-installation-with-a-microsoft-365-subscription-de68fd95-553a-4c38-b1b5-e4205b96fc75
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