Frequently Asked Question

Spalding students and employees are eligible for a free copy of Microsoft 365 Apps (formerly Office).

Through Spalding's Microsoft 365 subscription, faculty/staff* and students can download 5 copies of the latest version of Microsoft 365 Apps on computers that you personally use.

Microsoft 365 Apps license also includes OneDrive for Business, an online file storage service, with 1Tb of storage space, and access to online versions of the Office applications.

Click the Install and more button in the upper right, then choose to 'Install Microsoft 365 apps'

• If prompted, specify the desired location for the installation file to be downloaded and click the Save button.. Note: The download process can take an extended amount of time. Your computer must stay connected to the internet and awake during the download process.
  
  

• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the installation file and install Microsoft Office

After installation is complete,  M365 Apps must be activated. Open any of the apps (e.g., Word, Excel, etc) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the one-time activation. Note: You must use your Spalding email address if you are asked to enter an email address that is associated with your Microsoft subscription.