Guide How to Download, Install and Activate Microsoft Office

If you are a beginner while installing Office setup on your device from www.office.com/setup, this small guide by A2SoftAdvisor will help you. Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your device meets the system requirements of the Office product. 

Downloading Steps for New Users

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If you haven’t downloaded the Office product yet, the following steps will help you through it:

  • Sign In to your Microsoft account.
  • You can reach there through the official page office.com/setup.
  • Find the option ”Install Office” from the home page.
  • Now tap the ”Install” option.
  • The Office set up will download on your device.
  • Proceed with the installation.

Installation of Office on Windows

The installation process is essential if you want to be able to use the Office application.

  • First of all, find the setup file on your device.
  • Then, the next step depends upon the kind of browser you are using.
  • For instance, if you are using Internet Explorer, click on the ”Run” option; if Chrome is open, choose the ”Set Up” option, or if you are using Firefox, go for the ”Save File” option.
  • Do some changes in the settings if you want.
  • For that, a User Control Prompt will appear to ask for your permission.
  • When your installation is over, you can watch a small video showing the tutorials.

Activation of Office on Windows

  • Open the Office application.
  • The first window will show a license agreement. 
  • Accept the agreement to activate the Office.

Installation of Office on Mac

Mac follows a different installation step than Windows.

  • Open the Finder and go to the ”Downloads” folder.
  • Tap twice on the Microsoft Office Installer file with the ”’pkg” extension.
  • Now, click on the ”Continue” option to start the installation.
  • Go through the Software License Agreement and click on ”Continue.”
  • Now, agree to the terms of the license.
  • Select the installation process and tap on ”Continue.”
  • You can change the installation location if required.
  • Tap the ”Install” option.
  • The next page will ask for your Mac login password.
  • Enter the password and choose the option ”Install Software.”
  • The installation will begin.

Activation of Office on Mac

  • Open the Launchpad in the Dock.
  • It will show the list of all the apps.
  • Now, open the Microsoft Word from the Launchpad.
  • A ”What’s New” window will open up.
  • Select the ”Get Started.” 
  • Fill in your password on the next page and Sign In.
  • The system will scan if you have a valid license first.
  • Finally, the activation will start.