Microsoft 365 (Office) on a Personal Device

We are happy to announce that you have free Microsoft Office 365 software from Northeast.  Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that provides apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that you can install on your computer.

Credit Students, Faculty, and Staff

How do I obtain the Office installer?

  1. Visit Apps in the Office portal.
  2. Sign in with your college email address and password (if prompted).
  3. Under Office Apps & devices, click Install Office.

#3 arrow pointing to Install Office button

  1. Download the file and install the apps.
  2. After Office is installed, any application, such as Word or Excel, can be launched.
  3. To activate your license, open any of the apps, click “Sign in” at the top right, and sign in with your college email and password again.

#6 pointing to Sign in button in Word

 

Non-Credit Students

Installation of Office applications isn’t available, but the free online version is available using a free account.  Note: This version is less robust than the downloaded version.

How do I use the online Office applications?

  1. Go to Free Microsoft 365 Online | Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  2. Sign up for a free account or click Sign in if you already have a personal Microsoft account (like @hotmail, @outlook.com, or @live.com)

Choose sign in if you have a personal Microsoft account or use Sign up for free button.

  1. Open the app of your choice.
  2. To download a copy of your document, choose (A) File, (B) Create a copy, (C) Download a copy.

Word user interface with A letter A pointing to File A letter B pointing to Create a Copy A letter C pointing to Download a copy

 

Questions or need help?
If you need help, please email the Service Center at help@northeast.edu, call 402-844-HELP, or visit them on the Norfolk or South Sioux campuses. 

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