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  • Product key FAQ
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  • Activate Office or Microsoft 365
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  • Set up apps and email on mobile

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  • Update Office or Microsoft 365 on PC
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Upgrade to the latest version

  • How do I upgrade my version?
  • End of support for Office 2013
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  • End of support for Office 2016 for Mac
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  • What Windows end of support means for Office and Microsoft 365

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  • Troubleshoot installing Office or Microsoft 365
  • Find Office or Microsoft 365 applications
  • Office or Microsoft 365 is taking long to install
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If this is the first time you're installing Microsoft 365 you may have some setup steps to do first. Expand the learn more section below.

However, if you're reinstalling Microsoft 365, and you've already redeemed a product key and have an account associated with Microsoft 365, then go to the section sign in to download Office.

Tip:If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit .

Install Microsoft 365 for the first time

Some Office 2019,Office 2016, and Office 2013 products come with a product key. If yours did, before installing Microsoft 365 for the first time, sign in with an existing or new Microsoft account and enter your product key at office.com/setup. Redeeming your key is what links your account with Microsoft 365 so you only have to do this once. Already did this? Select the tab below for the version you're trying to install.

Reinstall Microsoft 365

If Microsoft 365 originally came pre-installed and you need to reinstall on it on the same device or a new device, you should already have a Microsoft account associated with your copy of Microsoft 365. This is the account you'll use to install Microsoft 365 following the steps below. If you need to uninstall Microsoft 365 first, see Uninstall Office from a PC or Uninstall Office for Mac.

Note:The steps to install the 2019, 2016, or 2013 versions of Office Professional Plus, Office Standard, or a stand-alone app such as Word or Project might be different if you got Microsoft 365 through one of the following:

Microsoft Workplace Discount Program(formerly known as Home Use Program): If you bought Microsoft 365 for personal use through your company, see Install Office through Workplace Discount Program.
Volume license versions: If you work in an organization that manages your installations, you might need to talk to your IT department. Some organizations have different methods to install Microsoft 365 on multiple devices.
Third-party seller: You bought Microsoft 365 from a third-party and you're having problems with the product key.

Sign in to download Microsoft 365​​​​​​​

  1. Go to your Microsoft account dashboard, and if you're not already signed in, select Sign in.

  2. Sign in with the Microsoft account you associated with this version of Microsoft 365​​​​​​​.

    Forgot your account details? See I forgot the account I use with Office.

  3. From the Overview page, select Office appsand on that page,find the Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ product you want to install and select Install.

    To install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ in a different language, or to install the 64-bit version, use the dropdown to find more options. Choose the language and bit version you want, and then select Install.

You're now ready to install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​. Select the tab below for the version you're trying to install.

Office 2019 or 2016 for PCOffice 2016 for MacOffice 2013 for PC

Install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ 2019 or 2016 on a PC

Remember a one-time purchase version of Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ is licensed for one install only.

  1. Depending on your browser, select Open file(in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).

    If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? select Yes.

    The install begins.

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  2. Your install is finished when you see the phrase, "You're all set! Office is installed now" and an animation plays to show you where to find Office applications on your computer. Select Close.

    Follow the instructions in the window to find your Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ apps. For example depending on your version of Windows, select Start and then scroll to find the app you want to open such as Excel or Word, or type the name of the app in the search box.

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Installation or sign in issues?

If you're unable to install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ see Troubleshoot installing Office for more help.

Activate Microsoft 365​​​​​​​

  1. Start using an Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ application right away by opening any app such as Word or Excel. Can't find Office after installing?

    In most cases, Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ is activated once you start an application and after you agree to the License terms by selecting Accept.

  2. Office might activate automatically. However, depending on your product you might see the Microsoft Office Activation Wizard. If so, follow the prompts to activate Microsoft 365​​​​​​​.

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    If you need activation help, see Activate Office.

Install Office 2016 on a Mac

  1. Once the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads, and double-click Microsoft_Office_2016_Installer.pkg (the name might vary slightly).

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    Tip:If you see an error that says the Microsoft_Office_2016_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.

  2. On the first installation screen, select Continue to begin the installation process.

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  3. Review the software license agreement, and then click Continue.

  4. Select Agree to agree to the terms of the software license agreement.

  5. Choose how you want to install Office and click Continue.

  6. Review the disk space requirements or change your install location, and then click Install.

    Note:If you want to only install specific Office apps and not the entire suite, click the Customize button and uncheck the programs you don't want.

  7. Enter your Mac login password, if prompted, and then click Install Software. (This is the password that you use to log in to your Mac.)

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  8. The software begins to install. Click Close when the installation is finished. If Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ installation fails, see What to try if you can't install or activate Office 2016 for Mac.

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Launch an Microsoft 365 for Mac app and start the activation process

  1. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock to display all of your apps.

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  2. Click the Microsoft Word icon in the Launchpad.

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  3. The What's New window opens automatically when you launch Word. Click Get Started to start activating. If you need help activating Microsoft 365​​​​​​​, see Activate Office for Mac. If Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ activation fails, see What to try if you can't install or activate Office for Mac.

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Installation notes

Installation notes

Can I install Office 2016 for Mac and Office for Mac 2011 on the same computer?

Yes, you can install and use Office 2016 for Mac and Office for Mac 2011 at the same time. However, we recommend that you uninstall Office for Mac 2011 before you install the new version just to prevent any confusion.

To uninstall Office for Mac 2011, follow the steps in Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac.

How do I pin the Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ app icons to the dock?

  1. Go to Finder > Applications and open the Office app you want.

  2. In the Dock, Control+click or right-click the app icon and choose Options > Keep in Dock.

Can I install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ on my iPhone or iPad?

Yes, see Install and set up Office on an iPhone or iPad. You can also set up email on an iOS device (iPhone or iPad).

Install Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ 2013 on a PC

  1. To begin the installation, depending on your browser, click Open file (in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).

  2. When you see "You're good to go", choose All done.

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  3. Start using an Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ application right away by opening any app such as Word or Excel. In most cases, Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ is activated once you start an application and after you click Accept to agree to the Microsoft Office License Agreement.

    Tip:If you completed the installation and you can’t find the Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ applications on your computer, see How to find the Office applications.

  4. Microsoft 365​​​​​​​ might activate automatically when you open an app, such as Word, for the first time. If it doesn't and you see the Microsoft Office Activation Wizard, follow the prompts to activate Microsoft 365​​​​​​​. If you need help with activation, see Activate Office using the Activation wizard.

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FAQs

How do I download and install Microsoft Office 2019? ›

Here are the steps to do that: - Go to office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. - Locate your Office 2019 license on that page and click the Install button. - Run the setup file as administrator and follow the instructions. - Open any Office application and activate it over the internet.

Do you have to uninstall old Microsoft Office before installing 2019? ›

We recommend that you uninstall any previous versions of Office, including Visio and Project, before installing the newer version. But, in a few cases, such as for application compatibility testing, you might need to keep a previous version installed for a limited time while you transition to the new version.

Which is better Office 2016 or 2019? ›

Various new functions with a familiar design, easy installation and Microsoft teams are good arguments for buying Office 2019. If you don't necessarily need the new functions and you don't want to invest in the subscription version from Microsoft anyway, you can assume that Office 2016 is also completely sufficient.

Can I download Office 2016 for free? ›

You can now get Microsoft Office 2016 absolutely free for your Windows PC or laptop, regardless of the type of Windows OS you have, be it Windows 7/8/10/11, with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions available. Installing it is made simple, so you can start using the MS Office suite quickly.

How do I reinstall Office 2019 on my new computer? ›

How to Install Microsoft Office
  1. Visit setup.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new account.
  2. Enter your product key (or activation code). ...
  3. Select Install Office. ...
  4. If the User Account Control asks whether you want to allow the app to make changes to your device, select Yes.
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Is Microsoft 2019 free? ›

Office 2019 (for both Windows and Mac) is a one-time purchase and does not receive feature updates after you purchase it. Office 2019 includes a meaningful subset of features that are found in Microsoft 365, but it's not part of Microsoft 365. Office 2019 will receive quality and security updates as required.

Is there a big difference between Office 2013 and 2016? ›

Office 2016: Refines the design, offering more colorful themes and improved icon clarity. Real-Time Collaboration: Office 2013: Collaboration features were limited compared to Office 2016. Office 2016: Enhanced real-time collaboration with improved co-authoring in Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

Is Office 2016 outdated? ›

What does end of support mean? All of the above applications and servers (including Office 2016, Office 2019) will reach the end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025. After this end date, Microsoft will no longer provide security fixes, bug fixes, or technical support.

Can I have Office 2016 and 2019 on the same computer? ›

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription or non-subscription version such as Office Home and Business 2021, 2019, or 2016, in most cases you can't run these versions together on the same computer.

Can I get an old version of Microsoft Office for free? ›

Downloading Old Versions of Office

Microsoft has never released any desktop version of Office for free. However, you may be able to use an old copy of Office if you're also able to get the license or original product key. Download an older version that you own from the Microsoft website.

Is Office 2013 free? ›

The Office 2013 Consumer Preview is a free, fully functional version but will expire 60 days after the final product's release. An update was issued for the Office 2013 Customer Preview suite on October 5.

How do I download Office 2016 on a new computer? ›

How to Transfer Microsoft Office 2016 to Another Computer
  1. Deactivate your Office installation on your current computer. Do this in the “Account” or “About” section of any Office app. ...
  2. Install Microsoft Office 2016 on the new computer. ...
  3. Then, activate Microsoft Office 2016 on the new computer.

How do I download Office 2019 if I have product key? ›

Sign in to your Microsoft Account: If you purchased Office online, sign in to your Microsoft account associated with your purchase. This will allow you to access your product key and download the software.

Is Microsoft Office 2019 still supported? ›

All of the above applications and servers (including Office 2016, Office 2019) will reach the end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025. After this end date, Microsoft will no longer provide security fixes, bug fixes, or technical support.

How to install Microsoft Office without product key? ›

How to Activate Microsoft Office without a Product Key:
  1. Go to Microsoft's website and sign in with your account.
  2. Look for “My Account” or “Services & subscriptions”.
  3. Click on the “Activate” button for Office.
  4. On the activation page, choose “Activate without a product key”.

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