Microsoft Office is available free of charge to current students, faculty, and staff. These instructions will walk you through installation of the software on your personal devices. More information about Office is available for students or faculty/staff.
- Go to https://portal.office.com/account/
- Log in with your LamarPA email and password when prompted.
- Select Apps & devices.
Fig. 1: Apps & Devices link
- The Apps & Devices page shows the number of installs of Office you have already performed. You may have up to 5.
- If you already have 5 and need to install on another device, you must first deactivate one of the installations.
- If you have fewer than 5, click on Install Office to begin the installation. See Figure 2.
Fig. 2: Install Office button
- A pop-up window showing basic instructions and a link to additional help will open. You may close this window when you are done reviewing the information.
- You will then be prompted to Run or Save the Office setup program, or cancel out of the installation. Click on Run.
- Allow the installation to run and follow all on-screen instructions. It may take several minutes to complete.
- When the installation is complete, you can check it by going to the Start menu and looking for Access, Excel, Word, or other Office applications.
- The first time you open one of the Office applications, you will need to accept a licensing agreement to use the software.
If you have any problems installing or deactivating the software, please contact the IT Help Desk at (409) 984-6150.