How to install Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) on a PC

Here is a step-by-step guide to installing Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) on a PC:

Step 1: Purchase or Verify Subscription

1. Purchase/Verify Subscription: Make sure that you have an active Microsoft 365 subscription. You can purchase it from the official Microsoft website if you haven’t already.

Step 2: Login to Microsoft Account

2. Login to Your Account: Go to the Microsoft 365 login page and sign in with the account associated with your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Step 3: Download Microsoft 365

3. Access Your Office Account: Once logged in, click on the “Install Office” option usually located in the top right corner of the webpage.
4. Download Setup File: In the drop-down menu that appears, select “Office 365 apps” to download the setup file.

Step 4: Install Microsoft 365

5. Run the Installer: Locate the downloaded setup file (usually in your ‘Downloads’ folder) and double-click on it to run the installer.
6. Installation Process: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft 365 on your PC. The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed.

Step 5: Activate Microsoft 365

7. Launch an Office App: Once the installation is complete, open any Office application (like Word or Excel) to activate the suite.
8. Sign In to Activate: You’ll be prompted to sign in. Use the same account details used to purchase or that is associated with the Microsoft 365 subscription to sign in and activate the product.
9. Activation Confirmation: After signing in, your Microsoft 365 subscription should be activated, and you’ll be able to access all the features of the installed applications.

Step 6: Configure Your Preferences

10. Configure Preferences: Set up your preferences, including language and update settings, from any of the Office applications’ options or settings menu.
11. Updates: Ensure that your Office 365 apps are set to receive updates so that you always have the latest features and security patches.

Step 7: Explore Microsoft 365

12. Explore Applications: Start exploring the applications included in the Microsoft 365 suite. You can create documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel, presentations in PowerPoint, and much more.
13. Utilize Online Features: Utilize the online features of Microsoft 365, including cloud storage through OneDrive and online collaboration tools.

Additional Tips

• Always ensure to install Office updates to keep the software secure and up-to-date.
• If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to Microsoft’s support website for troubleshooting guidelines.

I hope this helps! Let me know if there’s anything else.