The easiest way to download Microsoft Word for free is to download the free trial. For example, you can get Microsoft Word 2013 for free by downloading MS Office 2013 free trial. It is legal and this version provides a full-featured version of MS Word 2013 and other MS Office applications on a 60-day trial basis. The latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote are included in this free download for students, faculty and staff. Here are the steps you need to take to download and install MS Office 2019.
Available at no extra cost through the Microsoft Student Advantage program, Office 365 gives students enrolled at the College access to a the latest versions of Office Suite, with all the features and functions you’ve come to expect.
Create, collaborate, edit, and view files – even when you’re on the go. Office 365 Pro Plus is anywhere you need it to be: your PC or laptop, tablet or phone.
How it Works
- Office 365 Pro Plus is available to students enrolled for at least one credit at the College.
- Each subscription license allows you to run Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 5 devices - Mac, PC, or mobile (iOS, Android, and Windows Phone).
- Office 365 and can be used offline; however, students must connect to the Internet once every 30 days to verify they are still eligible for the program.
Getting Started
Office 365 provides a web-based portal where you can install Office 365 Pro Plus. Keep in mind that you have to be a local administrator on a computer to install Office 365 Pro Plus.
- Go to myoffice.mdc.edu
- Log in using your student e-mail address (typically [email protected]) and password
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner, and then select Office 365 settings
- Click Software in the left menu
- Select your desired Language
- If you are installing Office for Windows, Microsoft recommends using the 32-bit installation
- Click Install to download and install the latest version of Office
Important: When logging in to Office 365 for the first time, click the OneDrive link on the top blue menu bar to unlock your 1 TB of cloud storage.
Your Office 365 Pro Plus subscription includes
For PC
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Access
- Publisher
- Outlook
- Lync
- InfoPath
For iPhone
- Word Mobile
- Excel Mobile
- PowerPoint Mobile
Note: OneNote and Lync Mobile available as separate download.
For Android
- Word Mobile
- Excel Mobile
- PowerPoint Mobile
Note: OneNote and Lync Mobile available as separate download.
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University of Georgia students, faculty and staff have free access to download and install Office 365 ProPlus software through their online UGAMail account, which is powered by Office 365.
Students and employees may download and install the latest, full version of Office 365 ProPlus software on up to ten of their personal devices (computers, tablets or phones) with Windows or Apple operating systems.
This service was previously available only to students through the Student Advantage program. It is now available to all UGA faculty and staff, according to the University's existing license with Microsoft. The program is not available to retirees.
To install Office 365 ProPlus on desktops, individuals should log in to their web-based UGAMail account (ugamail.uga.edu). If you are off-campus, you will need ArchPass to complete the log-in process.
To install Office 365 ProPlus on mobile devices, go to the App Store or Google Play to find the applications and enter your UGAMail account information.
The EITS Help Desk wiki has step-by-step instructions for installing Office 365 ProPlus for PCs and Macs, along with mobile devices.
The following Office 365 ProPlus applications are available through this service for UGA students, faculty and staff:
Desktop Operating Systems
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Software | Windows | Mac |
Access | Yes | No |
Excel | Yes | Yes |
OneNote | Yes | No* |
Outlook | Yes | Yes |
PowerPoint | Yes | Yes |
Publisher | Yes | No |
Word | Yes | Yes |
*Available for free in the App Store
Mobile Device Operating Systems
Software | iPhone | iPad | Android | Windows Mobile |
Office for iPad | No | Yes | No | No |
Office Mobile | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Excel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Word | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PowerPoint | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OneNote | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Where can I get instructions to download and install Office 365 ProPlus?
The EITS Help Desk wiki has step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing Office 365 ProPlus via the web-based UGAMail.
Instructions are available for Windows and Apple operating systems, along with mobile devices.
Is this a fully-functioning version of Office 365 ProPlus? Can I use it offline?
Yes, this is the latest version of Office 365 ProPlus with complete functionality. You can install Office 365 ProPlus directly to your device without having to connect to the Internet for access. However, students must connect to the Internet at least once every 30 days to for an automatic check of their license eligibility.
How long does a UGA student have access to Office 365 ProPlus?
UGA students have access to their Office 365 ProPlus license while they remain eligible to enroll in classes, which is currently about 12 months after they leave the University. After that, students will have read-only access to their Microsoft files. They may decide to purchase the Office 365 ProPlus on their own. Students must login to the Internet once at least every 30 days for an automatic check of their license eligibility.
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How long does a UGA employee have access to Office 365 ProPlus?
After an employee leaves the University, they will no longer have full functionality of their Office ProPlus software within 30 days of their departure. They may decide to purchase Office ProPlus on their own.
I recently purchased Microsoft Office for my personal use. Can I be reimbursed?
No. You purchased a consumer product. Office 365 ProPlus is available through UGA’s existing license with Microsoft.
Can I install this software on my University-issued device?
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No. This program only applies to personal devices for students and employees, and not to University-owned devices. UGA has a separate agreement with Microsoft for software installation on University-owned devices.
Where can I get help for installing Office 365 ProPlus?
For installation assistance, contact the EITS Help Desk at 706-542-3106 or [email protected]. The EITS Help Desk also has step-by-step instructions for installing Office 365 ProPlus on Windows and Apple operating systems, along with mobile devices, on its wiki.
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Once you have installed Office 365 ProPlus, the EITS Help Desk does not support technical questions about the applications. Instead, contact Microsoft at support.microsoft.com.