How to Download and Install Office 365 on Your Mac

As an LSE student or staff member, you're eligible to use Microsoft's subscription-based software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. With your LSE email address and password, you can log into Office 365 and download the software onto your personal devices.

Before installing Office 365 on your Mac, make sure to remove any old versions of Office from your dock. To do this, Ctrl+Click on each non-functional Office app and select 'Options' > 'Remove from Dock.'

Next, look for folders titled 'Microsoft Office 2011' or 'Microsoft Office 2008.' If you find them, move them to the trash by right-clicking and selecting 'Move to Trash.'

Once you've removed old versions of Office, follow these steps to install Office 365:

Step 1: Go to the Office 365 login page and sign in with your LSE email address and password.

Step 2: Click on 'Install Office' and select 'Office 365 apps.'

Step 3: Download the installer package (.pkg file) from the Microsoft website. The file will be named something like 'Microsoft_Office_16.pkg.' Once downloaded, move it to your Mac's Downloads folder.

Step 4: Open the installer package and follow the prompts to install Office 365. You'll need to agree to the terms of service and choose whether to install all or some of the available apps.

Step 5 (optional): If you're using Outlook for email, you may want to confirm that your account settings are working correctly. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you'll be prompted to select an option to complete the login process.

Once installed, launch one of the Microsoft Office apps, such as Word, and sign in with your LSE email account to activate the software. You can then start using all the features of Office 365 on your Mac.

Remember that you're eligible for free copies of Microsoft Office software on up to five desktops (PCs or Macs) and five mobile devices. If you have any issues with Office, refer to the post-migration instructions for Office 365 employee email or contact Microsoft support for assistance.

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