How to Download and Install Microsoft Office 365

These instructions will walk you through downloading and installing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft 365) on your computer using your school district account.

Step 1: Sign In to Microsoft 365

1. Open a web browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to https://www.microsoft365.com.
3. Click Sign in.
4. Enter your school district email address (your @rsd.k12.pa.us account).
5. Enter your district password.
6. Complete any additional verification if prompted.

Step 2: Download Microsoft Office

1. Once signed in, locate Install apps on the Microsoft 365 home page.
2. Select Microsoft 365 apps. Depending on the page layout, you may need to select Apps first.
3. If prompted, choose the appropriate installation option for your computer.
4. The Office installation file will begin downloading.

Note: If you do not see an option to install Office, your account may not have the required license. Contact the Technology Department for assistance.

Step 3: Install Microsoft Office

For Windows Computers:

1. Open your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the downloaded file, usually named OfficeSetup.exe.
3. If Windows asks whether you want to allow the application to make changes, click Yes.
4. Microsoft Office will begin installing automatically.
5. Keep your computer connected to the internet during installation.
6. Wait until you see a message indicating that Office has finished installing.
7. Click Close.

For Mac Computers:

1. Open your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the downloaded Microsoft Office .pkg installation file.
3. Follow the installation prompts.
4. Enter your Mac password if requested.
5. Wait for the installation to finish.

Step 4: Activate Microsoft Office

1. Open Microsoft Word from your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac).
2. If prompted, click Sign in.
3. Enter your school district email address and password.
4. Follow any additional sign-in prompts.
5. Once activated, you can begin using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other included Office applications.

Step 5: Verify Installation

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Create a blank document.
3. Confirm that Word opens without requesting a product key or displaying an activation error.
4. Your Microsoft Office installation is complete!