Overview
How to install Office applications on Mac, PC, and Mobile devices
Procedures
Office 365 Online
- To use the web browser based versions of Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook login at https://portal.office.com using your RCS email address and password.
- The “Home” screen available at login, or from the office menu in the top left corner provides Icons to access each of the available applications.
Office Suite on Windows or Mac
You may download and install the Windows or Mac based most current versions of Microsoft Office Suite to your computer.
If you attempt to download these applications and receive this message:
"You currently have not been assigned an Office license that includes the Office desktop apps. Contact your admin for more information about how to get Office for your organization."
Your status at Rensselaer may affect what licensing you are eligible for. If you receive the above message and believe this is in an error, you can submit a Support Request to have this reviewed.
To download the local installation, follow these steps:
Windows
- Login at https://portal.office.com using your RCS email address and password.
- Once the page loads, in the upper right-hand corner, click on the box that say “Install Office” and then click on “Office 365 apps” in the drop-down menu.
- When prompted, save the installation file to your computer.
- Once the file has finished downloading, double-click on it to run the installer.
- At the User Account Control warning click “Yes.” Office 365 will now be installed.
- The first time you open an Office 365 application you may have to sign in to activate. When prompted, verify your account is correct and click “Continue.”
- Verify your account again and click “Next.”
- Enter your RCS password and click “Sign In.”
- Click “Yes” at the “Use this account everywhere on your device” window.
- Once verified, click “Done.”
- Click “Accept” on the license agreement.
Mac
- Login at https://portal.office.com using your RCS email address and password.
- Once the page loads, in the upper right-hand corner, click on the box that say “Install Office” and then click on “Office 365 apps” in the drop-down menu.
- When prompted, save the installation file to your computer.
- Once the file has finished downloading, double-click on it to run the installer.
- At the Introduction window click “Continue.”
- In the License window, review the license agreement and click “Continue” when finished. Then click “Agree” in the pop-up window.
- In the Installation Type window click “Install” to accept the default installation location.
- When prompted, enter credentials for an account on your Mac with software installation rights.
- The installer will now proceed.
- The first time one of the Office 365 apps are opened, a pop-up will open with information on Microsoft’s privacy policy. Click “Learn more” to review the policy and click “Next.”
- In the next window, select one of the Privacy options and click “Accept.”
- Review the Experiences information and click “OK.”
- Once the application opens, click on the “Sign in” button in the upper left-hand corner.
- In the pop-up window, enter your RPI e-mail address and click “Next.” Then enter your RCS password and click “Sign in.”
Office Suite on Mobile
You may install portable versions of Office to your mobile device
- Go to https://portal.office.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx
- If prompted for login using your RCS email address and password.
- Select the “Phone and Tablet” option on the left side of page.
- Pick your device.
- Click “get App” and you will be given an option to email or text an access link to your device.
Licensing allows installation on up to 5 devices.
References
Section on Outlook configurations:
https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/sections/7179233718797-Exchange-Online
Last Reviewed: 15-Mar-2023
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