To install Office 2019:

  1. Uninstall any version of Office currently on your computer  (see Office Uninstall Instructions for assistance).
  2. Go to Office 365 Online at http://login.microsoftonline.com.
  3. Enter your [email protected].
    Office 365 login page

    You will be redirected to MSU's login page.

  4. Enter your [email protected] and NetID password as shown below.
    MSU's login page
  5. Click the Install Office button, then Office 365 appsThe button may be a different color if you have selected a theme other than the default.

    Install Office 365 screenshot

  6. Depending on your browser, go to the install pop up that appears:
    • click Run (in Internet Explorer)
    • click Setup (in Chrome)
    • click Save File (in Firefox)
      FIREFOX USERS:  after file has downloaded go to your  downloads folder and double click the .exe file to open then click OK. 
  7. Click Yes, when prompted to allow changes be made to this computer. 
    If you are prompted for an administrative password for your computer and don't know it contact the UIT Service Desk, 994-1777.

    Office will begin downloading, although the download process takes a bit of time you will be able to access and run programs about 5 minutes after you begin.

  8. Follow the prompts through to the end and click Finish.  

This will complete the installation process. 

NOTES:

  1. The first time you open an Office application you will be prompted to 'accept' the Microsoft Office License agreement and restart any open Office applications.   
  2. The first time you open Outlook it may take up to 30 minutes for your profile to load.

To install Project and/or Visio:

NOTE: Project and Visio are only available for faculty and staff use.

Contact the helpdesk and ask for this software. You will be allocated a license and you can then run it in the cloud, or optionally choose to download it to your desktop and you can run it there.

Contact the IT Service Desk if you need this software (406)994-1777 | [email protected]