Important
- If you use Microsoft Project and/or Visio, please make sure to review the compatibility article before installing the Microsoft suite.
- You will need administrator rights to your computer to install any software. If you do not have these rights, contact your local administrator. Also, make sure to update the software after completing the installation - this will ensure that your software is up-to-date for it most important security patches.
- If you have a previous version of Office installed, please perform a complete uninstall before installing the latest version.
- OneNote desktop client will no longer be included within Office 365/2019 suite and instead will be a standalone application. If you would like to use OneNote desktop client, review Microsoft's article.
Windows OS
- Log into Microsoft 365 portal using your netid@wisc.edu address and NetID credentials.
- Click Install Office button.
- Follow the prompts to install the software. You will be prompted to enter your account credentials (NetID/password) to activate the software.
Note: During the configuration Office/Outlook, If you are prompted to "add this account to Windows", click skip for now.
Mac OS
- Log into the Microsoft 365 portal.
Note: if you are prompted to sign into your Office 365 email account, enter you netID@wisc.edu address.
- Within the "My account" screen, click Install Office button.
- When prompted, run the installer and continue with the installation/configuration process.
Chromebook
See Microsoft support article.