Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity applications that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. You can download and install Microsoft Office on up to five PCs using your Daytona State email, as long as you have a valid Office 365 account. This guide will walk you through the process of downloading and installing Microsoft Office on your Windows PC.
Note: Microsoft Office 2019 is the last standalone version available, and Microsoft encourages users to subscribe to Office 365 or Microsoft 365 for the most up-to-date features and security updates.
Install Microsoft Office with Office 365 or Microsoft 365 Subscription
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Open a Web Browser: Launch your preferred web browser on your PC.
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Visit the Microsoft Office Portal: Go to the official Microsoft Office portal using your web browser or https://o365.daytonastate.edu/. Or go directly to the download page by selecting the link Download Link for Office 365.
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Sign In: Sign in to your Microsoft account associated with your Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscription. Enter your DSC email: FirstName_LastName@daytonastate.edu
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Choose Apps: After signing in, you'll be on the Office portal page. Click on "Install Office" and then select "Office 365 apps" or "Microsoft 365 apps."
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Download the Installer: Click the "Install" button. This will download the Office setup file to your PC.
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Run the Installer: Locate the downloaded file (usually in the Downloads folder) and double-click on it to run the installer.
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Follow Installation Steps: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Office on your PC. You might be asked to sign in again during this process.
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Activation: Once the installation is complete, open any Office application (e.g., Word) and sign in with your Microsoft account to activate your subscription. Enter your DSC email: FirstName_LastName@daytonastate.edu