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Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based software service that allows users to access a collection of software and services developed by Microsoft for productivity, collaboration, cloud storage, and more. This desktop includes downloadable applications, while the web version provides access through a web browser.

  • Access (PC Only)
  • Bookings
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • OneDrive
  • OneNote
  • PowerPoint
  • Publishers
  • SharePoint
  • Teams
  • Word

 

How to Get Microsoft Office 365

You can download the desktop applications from the Microsoft Office web page. Log in with your UW NetID and click “Install and more” in the upper right.

For mobile apps, visit your device’s app store and search for Microsoft Office.

 

Login with your UW NetID to Microsoft Office

License Details

  • Allows you to install Microsoft Office applications on up to five PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Students, staff, and faculty can use personal and UW-owned computers and devices.
  • This license expires when you leave UW.
  • The license is intended for individual use and cannot be shared with family or friends.
  • Includes access to applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams.
  • A perpetual license (Microsoft Office LTSC) is available for institutionally owned computers. It does not expire. We recommend using Microsoft Office LTSC in laboratory settings or on shared devices

Additional Information

Microsoft Office FAQs

  • You can install Office on up to 5 PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five smartphones.

  • Yes

  • The UW Microsoft Office software license is contingent on being a faculty, staff, or student. Once you leave the UW, your Microsoft license will expire. For more information about services expiring, see Expiration of access to IT services.

  • We strongly encourage individual users to use Microsoft Office, as it includes the latest features and updates automatically. However, a perpetual license is free and can be used only on institutionally owned computers. For more information, see Microsoft Office LTSC.

  • The applications and services included with Microsoft Office depend on what kind of Microsoft license you have. Click this link to see the applications and services available to you: https://www.office.com/apps


Quick Facts

Available for

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • IT Staff

Platform

PC, Mac, iOS, Android

Cost

Free

Category:

  • Free
  • Free for Students
  • Productivity

Documentation and Support