Office 365 was officially rebranded as Microsoft 365 in April 2020 to better represent its expanded features, cloud services, and integrated AI capabilities.
Microsoft 365 is now available to all Elon University faculty, staff, and students.
Before installing Microsoft 365, you must uninstall any existing version of Microsoft Office from your device. Be sure to save your current Office license or product key before removing the software.
By downloading Microsoft 365 through www.elon.edu/office365, users may install Microsoft Office on up to five (5) devices at no cost.
If you would like to upgrade, please follow the instructions below.
1.) Go to www.elon.edu/office365
2.) Sign in using your Elon username and password. (Account type, choose: 'Work or school account')
3.) In the lower left corner, click 'Apps' and select: 'All Apps'.
4.) In the upper-right corner, click 'Install apps' and from the drop-down menu select 'Microsoft 365 apps'. Then, under the 'Office apps & devices' section, select 'Install Office.'
5.) Depending on your web browser, choose 'Save File' then 'Run' to start the installation.
6.) Microsoft 365 will begin installing in the background. DO NOT GO OFFLINE OR RESTART YOUR COMPUTER DURING THIS PROCESS.
7.) The installation is complete when you see the message, “You're all set! Office is installed now,” along with an animation showing where to find the Microsoft 365 apps on your computer. Click 'Close' to finish.
8.) You can access Microsoft 365 in the following ways:
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On a Windows PC:
Go to the Start menu → All Apps and select the Microsoft 365 apps (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
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On a Mac:
Open the Applications folder and select the Microsoft 365 apps (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).