Aug 05, 2021 Click the DOWNLOAD button on the sidebar to visit the Office website. (This will not start the download process, it will just redirect you to the Office homepage.) Whether you have a Microsoft account or not, click on the GET OFFICE button. Click on the TRY OFFICE FREE FOR 1 MONTH link. Make sure that the bundle you pick has everything you need. Add the Office software to your cart. Check to ensure that your system will run the product you are purchasing. Beneath the 'Buy and download now' button, you will see a list of what operating systems that version of Office is compatible with. License Information Support & Tutorial Information List of Available Products License Information This software may only be installed and used by Duke faculty, staff, and students. There are separate license restrictions and activation methods for students and employees, but the versions of the software are identical. Faculty/Staff - There are three different options. For information on which. How to install Office apps on a Chromebook: Open the Google Play Store and search for the apps you want to install. Or you can click on any of these links to download a specific app: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, OneNote, Office Lens, or Microsoft Teams.
License Information
This software may only be installed and used by Duke faculty, staff, and students. There are separate license restrictions and activation methods for students and employees, but the versions of the software are identical.
- Faculty/Staff - There are three different options. For information on which version to choose, click here.
- Volume-licensed standalone version
- Duke-owned computers only.
- Number of installations/activations is unlimited.
- The Windows version activates with a license server or MAK. The Mac version does not require activation.
- Available as a free download.
- Support provided by Duke.
- Office 365
- Available online for cloud use (like Google Docs) and for local download.
- May be installed on up to five computers and mobile devices at once per user.
- Online version may be used on any device.
- Duke-owned or personal computers/devices are allowed.
- Activates with Duke netID - cannot be used after employment at Duke ends.
- Support provided by Duke.
- Work at Home Version
- Home use licenses are available (for work related purposes only) for $14.99 through the Microsoft Home Use Program.
- Software must be uninstalled upon leaving Duke according to the Faculty and Staff License Agreement
- Purchases are made directly through Kivuto+Microsoft, and Duke does not provide support.
- Volume-licensed standalone version
- Students - There are two different options. For information on which version to choose, click here.
- Office 365
- Available online for cloud use (like Google Docs) and for local download.
- May be installed on up to five computers and mobile devices at once per user.
- Online version may be used on any device.
- Activates with Duke netID - cannot be used after enrollment at Duke ends. Graduating students should get the graduation copy before leaving.
- Support provided by Duke.
- Graduation Copy
- Students are limited to one graduation copy download.
- Access to the graduation copy website only available while enrolled at Duke.
- Perpetual license - may be used on one computer after graduating from Duke.
- Students should access the graduation copy website during the last semester of enrollment.
- Office 365
The Microsoft campus agreement (MCA) is jointly funded by OIT and DHTS and the software is distributed at no cost to the Duke community.
Support & Tutorial Information
Duke does not have a support agreement with Microsoft. No professional support is available under the campus agreement.
- For product activation issues
- The OIT Service Desk provides limited telephone, chat, and e-mail support for Microsoft Office.
- There are extensive web support resources available for Microsoft products. Visit support.microsoft.com or google the product issue you are having and you are likely to find a resolution
- Patches, service packs, and updates are automatically downloaded and installed using Microsoft/Windows updates.
- Some MS Office training courses are available through LinkedIn Learning
Official Product Sites:
- Windows: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/
- Mac: http://www.microsoft.com/mac
List of Available Products
Note: Visio and Project are not included in the agreement and can be purchased through the Duke Technology Center.
- All Microsoft-supported versions of Microsoft Office are available through OIT.
Related
Students and employees of BYU-Idaho can download for free either one copy of Office 2019 or multiple copies of Office 365 to various personal devices.
Employees can only use Office 365 to download Microsoft Office. They must use the Office 365 download option.
Navigate to the University Store website under Services on the BYU-Idaho homepage > Technology > Downloads.
OnTheHubStudents can use OnTheHub to download Microsoft Office. OnTheHub gives a key code that never expires.
1. Click the link to visit the University Store's On The Hub download page.
2. Find the Office download package that matches your computer’s operating system (Mac or Windows).
3. Add the software to your cart, then check out.
4. Fill in the required information for the agreement that appears and continue with your order.
5. Your product key will appear in red.
Product Key
- A 25-character alphanumeric code
- Verifies your software copy is legal and legitimate
- Authorizes your full use of all features forever
If your computer crashes, or you get a new hard drive, operating system, or a whole new computer, you will need to input your product key again to reinstall Office.
6. Take a screenshot of the product key and email it to yourself so you can use it later.
7. Star/save the email in a separate folder from your inbox for easy access.
8. After saving your product key, click Start Download.
9. Read the relevant instructions. Select Option 1 if you haven’t downloaded from the bookstore before.
10. Click Run or Open (depending on what you did in the previous step).
Running the file operates it as a background task (a task that is running on your computer, but you do not see it running).
Opening the file causes it to appear on your screen as a popup window so you can examine the file type, its location on your computer, and other information. Opening the file does not cause it to start running.
11. When the Secure Download Manager opens, click Download next to the appropriate bit type for your computer. The download may take some time.
If you go to Computer Properties, you should see what type of operating system you have – either 64-bit or 32-bit.
13. Click Yes to allow the installation of Microsoft Office.
14. Check the box I accept the terms of this agreement and then click Continue.
15. Click Install Now. The installation, like the download, may take some time.
16. You will be notified when the installation is complete. Once you receive this notification, click Close.
17. Open the Start menu and find a Microsoft Office program, like Microsoft Word.
Downloading Microsoft Office
18. Click Microsoft Word. Once Word has opened, you will be prompted to Activate Office if you went with the OnTheHub option.
19. Choose Enter a product key and enter the product key you saved earlier.
20. Once Microsoft Word has verified your product key and the next window pops up, select Use Recommended Settings.
21. You will be asked to grant Microsoft Word permission to install the updates for Microsoft Office. Click Yes and let the updates install. Once they are installed, you have finished downloading, installing, and updating Microsoft Office.
Office 365 This option will only remain legitimate until graduation or termination because it is subscription based and you will not receive a product key.
1. Click the link to visit the University Store's On The Hub download page.This link will take you to Microsoft's website to enter your BYU-Idaho email.
2. Once you put your credentials in, click Next.
3. Sign in on the BYU-Idaho login page with your credentials.
4. Click the button near the top-right that says Install Office 365.
5. Open and run the download file. The Office365 option will activate automatically.
Stay connected to the Internet during the installation so the program loads successfully.
7. Check the box I accept the terms of this agreement and then click Continue.
8. Click Install Now. The installation, like the download, may take some time.
9. You will be notified when the installation is complete. Once you receive this notification, click Close.
10. Open the Start menu and find a Microsoft Office program, like Microsoft Word.
Regardless of which option you choose, be sure to get the latest Microsoft Office version from OnTheHub when you are close to graduating.
11. Click Microsoft Word. If prompted for activation, enter your byui.edu email.