Step 1: Sign in and install Office
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Sign in with your work or school account at https://portal.office.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx.
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On the Apps & devices page, select Install Office to begin downloading the installer package.
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- Once the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads, and double-click Microsoft_365_and_Office_Installer.pkg. (The name might vary slightly.)
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Tip: If you see an error that says the Microsoft_365_and_Office_Installer.pkg can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer, wait 10 seconds and then try double-clicking the installer package again. If you're stuck at the Verifying…. progress bar, close or cancel the progress bar and try again.
- On the first installation screen, select Continue to begin the installation process.
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- Continue through the installer, you can choose either option once this screen pops up
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6. The software begins to install. Click Close when the installation is finished. If Office installation fails, see What to try if you can't install or activate Office for Mac.
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Step 2: Launch an Office for Mac app and start the activation process
- Press command + space
- Type in word to the dialogue box that pops up, then press enter to launch
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- The What's New window opens automatically when you launch Word. Click Get Started to start activating
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4. Sign in with your TSC account. If you need help activating Office, see Activate Office for Mac.
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