Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based Microsoft productivity suite that gives you access to Microsoft services and software, such as email, calendaring, Microsoft Office suite, OneDrive, Office Online, and other features.

As part of the Microsoft 365 A2 Plan with Student Advantage, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff are entitled to install Microsoft Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones. The latest version of Microsoft Office for Windows is Microsoft Office 2016. You can install Microsoft Office 2016 on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

Install Microsoft Office

To install Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise, do the following:

1. Before installing Microsoft Office 365, the Technology Support Center recommends uninstalling any existing version of Microsoft Office on your computer. For more information, see Uninstalling Microsoft Office.
2. Go to office365.illinoisstate.edu.
3. Log in to Microsoft 365 with your Illinois State email address and password.
4. In the top right, click Install Office.
5. In the drop-down menu, you will see two options for installing office, choose Office 365 apps (Figure 1).
   
   Figure 1:
   
6. Microsoft Office will download to your computer.
7. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete installation.
   
   

Needing Assistance?

For Technical Assistance, you can Submit a Help Ticket, or contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357 or by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu

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