# How to Install Microsoft 365

### Included programs:

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- Word
- Outlook
- Access (Windows only)

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- To Do
- OneDrive
- Teams

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### Uninstall any existing versions of Office

Do you already have Office installed? Before install the Microsoft 365 apps, please uninstall the old version ([Mac](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/uninstall-office-for-mac-eefa1199-5b58-43af-8a3d-b73dc1a8cae3 "Microsoft Uninstall Instructions for Mac OS") or [PC](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/uninstall-office-from-a-pc-9dd49b83-264a-477a-8fcc-2fdf5dbf61d8)).

<p class="callout info">Uninstalling Office will not remove any files, documents, or workbooks you created using the apps.</p>

### Download the installer

1. Go to [https://www.office.com](https://www.office.com/ "Office URL")
2. On the **Sign in** screen, enter (or choose) your **@astate.edu** or **@smail.astate.edu** email address 
    - If prompted to choose a **Work or school account** or a **Personal account**, always pick the **Work or school account**.
3. Click **Next**
4. Enter your **A-State password**
5. Click **Sign in**
6. Decide whether to stay signed in (if you are on a public computer, choose **No**)
7. If prompted, complete the Microsoft Authentication
8. In the upper Left hand corner click the **waffle icon** (Square made of dots)
9. In the drop down menu click on **More apps**
10. In the upper right hand corner, click **Install apps.** You will be presented with three options, choose **Microsoft 365 apps**. This will redirect you to the **Apps &amp; devices** page where you can download the M365 apps installer.
11. Click on the **Install Office** button to download the installer to your computer.

### Begin installation

<div id="bkmrk-double-click-the-dow">1. Double-click the downloaded installation file
2. Follow the onscreen prompts and sign in with your A-State email address and password when asked. 
    - If prompted to choose a **Work or school account** or a **Personal account**, always pick the **Work or school account**.

</div>### Windows: Install from the Command Line

1. Open the Windows Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
2. Enter the following command:  
    `winget install --id Microsoft.Office`

<p class="callout danger">**Note**: Choose "***No***" if prompted to link your school account to your personal account, as this may change or disable certain security policies assigned to your device by default. </p>