Installing Microsoft Office
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All University-owned devices have Microsoft Office installed on them. Please reach out if you need assistance with Microsoft Office on a University-owned device.
All degree-seeking Bay Path students and full-time employees are eligible for a free home-use copy of Office 365. Licensed users are able to install Office 365 apps on up to five devices. To obtain your free copy, follow the steps below.
This license is only valid while you are a degree-seeking student or full-time employee of Bay Path.
Installing Microsoft Office on Windows and Mac Devices
Visit https://www.office.com , click on Sign In in the top right corner.
Sign in with your Bay Path email address and password.
Click on Install Office and select Office 365 Apps
Once you've downloaded the installer, run the installer and follow the directions. Once Office is installed, open a Microsoft Office Product (i.e. Word) and log in with your Bay Path email and password. Also note that you can use the web versions of the Office apps at any time by visiting portal.office.com.
Installing Microsoft Office on a Chromebook
If you are using a Chromebook, you will need to download Office 365 from the Google Play Store.