How to download and install Microsoft 365 for Macintosh computers

SU students, faculty and staff are able to download a free copy of the latest version of Microsoft Office to their personal computers using Office 365. 

Please note that if you are on a SU device Microsoft Office is already installed for use.  

NOTE:  Installing MS Office can take 30 mins to an hour.  Do not start the install process unless you are going to be on a stable internet connection for the duration of the installation.

To Download and Install Microsoft Office

1. Open a web browser and go to https://www.office.com

2. Select Sign in and log in with your SU email address and password
   
   

3. In the upper right hand corner, click the Install Office  button.

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4. Follow the steps on the screen to download and install Office 365.

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5. Office will begin downloading.

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6. Once the file downloads, you may get an error message that it cannot be opened, depending on your Mac’s security settings.

   1. If you receive the above message, go to System Preferences and then click Security & Privacy.

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   2. In the General tab of Security & Privacy, you should see an entry at the bottom about not being able to open the installer. Click the Open Anyway button.

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7. When the installer opens, click Continue.

8. Click Agree to the terms of the software license agreement, and then click Continue.

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9. Choose how you want to install the program and click Continue.

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10. Click Install.

11. Depending on your security, you may have to enter your Mac’s admin username and password to install. This is NOT your SU username and password. Click Install Software.

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12. Office will begin to install.

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13. Once the installation is complete, you can click Close to exit the installer.

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14. Click Close again in your browser to close out of the download launcher.

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You will now be able to begin using Microsoft Office 2016. You will find the icons for your Microsoft applications in the Launchpad or in the Finder under Applications.

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Additional Setup – Microsoft Outlook

When you first open Microsoft Outlook you will be prompted to set it up for email.

1. Click Get Started.

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2. Click Start Using Outlook.

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3. Enter your SU email address and click Continue.

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4. Enter in your SU password and click Sign In.

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5. Re-enter your SU password and click OK. You may wish to choose to Remember this password in your keychain.

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6. Click Done.

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See also How to Manage Office 365 Activations and Installations for issues regarding maximum license activation reached.  

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