office.com/setup

MS Office is a productivity suite that is used by a majority of people on all sorts of devices such as Windows PC, Mac computers, laptops, Android smartphones, iOS handhelds, etc. The suite is adept at handling the majority of work. An array of apps is included in the Office suites, and each app serves a particular function and not only make working simpler but also enhance the productivity. There are several versions of Microsoft Office. And each version comes with a bunch of plans catered to meet the needs of people from different sectors and environments. Microsoft Office 2019 is going to be released in 2018. Office 365 is a cloud-based suite released in 2013. Office 2016 is the latest Office version. Other notable versions of Microsoft's productivity suite are Office 2013, Office 2010, Office 2007, and Office 2003. To get any version of Microsoft Office, visit office.com/setup.

Download Prerequisites

Before setting up Microsoft Office on the computer, users must check a few things:

• See if there is any conflicting software such as an older Microsoft Office version installed on the device. Mac users should also check their downloads folder and see if any old Office setup file is present there. If found, then remove instantly.
• Before proceeding with MS Office setup, ensure that the MS Office version meets the system requirements and the configuration of the computer.

How to download Microsoft Office Setup

After purchasing any Office version, you can download it from the web. Ensure that you have a good internet connection and sufficient space in your system.

1. Visit www.office.com/setup
2. Enter the login credentials and click on Sign in.
3. Go to the purchased suite.
4. Click on the Install option beneath it.
5. In the next prompt, click again on Install.
6. Wait for the setup file to download.

How to install Microsoft Office Setup on Windows

Windows PC users can follow the steps mentioned below to install Office on their systems:

1. Go to download location and open the Office setup file.
2. Click on the Yes button when prompted.
3. Now, the Office setup will start installing.
4. You will be able to see all the apps icons change as and when they get installed.
5. Click on Close in the end.

How to install Microsoft Office Setup on Mac

If you are a MacOS system user, then you need to follow the method given below to install Office.

1. Go to Finder app and select Downloads.
2. Double-click on the Office installer file.
3. Now, confirm the download.
4. Click on the Continue option in the Office setup screen.
5. Click on I agree after going through the terms of the agreement.
6. Continue to the next screen and then click on the Install password.
7. Now, enter the Mac device's password when prompted.
8. After that, select the Install Software option.
9. Close the screen when installation is complete.

How to activate Microsoft Office 365 Setup

Since you need to authenticate your copy of Office, your subscription or activation key has  to be valid when you are activating the product. Here is how you can activate Office suite:

1. Go to Start, click on All Programs and open any Office 365 app.
2. While opening the program for the first time, you will get a prompt for activating the Microsoft Office version.
3. Key the 25 characters alpha-numeric product activation key in the box.
4. Proceed to Next and follow the instructions which are displayed.

Most Essential Microsoft Office Applications

Microsoft Word

Word allows you to create text rich documents. So write your essays and the spell-checker will ensure that they are typo error-free. Make, update and share your resume using the pre-installed templates in Microsoft Word.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Want to woo your audience at the next seminar? Or do you want to make learning more fun and visually appealing to your students? Create stunning presentations on PowerPoint and adorn them with graphs, images, and a lot more.

Microsoft Excel

Does it hassle you when you are balancing household expenses? Use Microsoft's spreadsheet software to calculate, analyze, and visualize your information. Make pie charts, bar graphs, and use formulas from the Function library.

Microsoft Publisher

Use this publishing app by Microsoft to create publicity content. You can also share and convert them. Use one of their templates and create your own invitation cards, memos, brochures, newsletters, and a lot more on Publisher.

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a program which is not only used for sending and receiving emails, but it also manages your tasks, creates events, adds reminders, etc. It is an extremely safe program and has an in-built anti-spam tool.