Microsoft Office is the premiere office suite of applications. From Outlook to Excel, to Word and PowerPoint, many of us use Microsoft Office to do our everyday work. Whether its editing spreadsheets, crafting a presentation, or responding to email, Microsoft Office is essential.
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Personal devices
NKU provides Microsoft Office 365 free for faculty, staff, and current students to install on personally owned computers, as well as phones/tablets. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more are available for offline and online use. The licenses terminate automatically if you leave the university. Office can be installed on up to five compatible Windows and Mac computers and/or tablets (including iPad).
Windows and Mac
- Go to NKU Webmail and use the "Webmail Login" link to sign in to your account.
- Click the grid button in the upper-left corner. The apps panel will display and allow you to use various Office applications. Click "More apps" icon on the bottom row.
- Click the "Install apps" button on the right side of the page, then select "Microsoft 365 apps".
- On the next page, find the "Office apps & devices" section, then click "Install Office". This will download a file for installation, which will be named "OfficeSetup", (this may vary slightly). Open the file on your computer to begin the process.
Smartphone/Tablet
- Download the Microsoft Office app for your Apple or Android device:
Apple App Store
Google Play
- Tap the User icon in the top left.
- Tap "Sign in". Enter your NKU email address. This will redirect you to the NKU Single Sign On page. Enter your password and you will be logged in to your NKU account, with access to all files stored in your OneDrive folders.
Explore Microsoft Support for step-by-step guides and learning resources for Microsoft 365.