Microsoft 365: Install Software Applications

Microsoft 365 includes a suite of applications that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, and more.

To install the Microsoft 365 suite, do the following:

Visit https://mail.duke.edu and log in.

 

 

At the top left hand corner there is a Grid of dots 3X3 this would be on the left of the Duke icon, please click on the grid.

The grid will expand to present Microsoft apps, please click on Microsoft 365

 

Once you click on the Microsoft 365 it should pop up with a new screen and you then can see the "Install and more" on the right hand side of the main page.

This will generate a a drop down menu for the install, click "Install Microsoft 365 apps". This will bring up a new page to install

 

 

Please Install Office and allow it to download and install.

 

For more help, contact your local IT support or:

OIT Service Desk: 919 684 2200
DHTS Service Desk: 919 684 2243

Please note: Duke affiliates do not get a full Microsoft Office license and are not automatically qualified for desktop apps. Online versions of Microsoft applications are available via https://mail.duke.edu/ > 9 circle dots at the top left > Apps. Duke affiliates who absolutely need access to desktop apps will need to contact the OIT Service Desk.

>This KB is not intended for Home-use copy (Faculty/Staff): To access your home use copy, visit and follow instructions.  Note that this page is not accessible once you lose your faculty/staff affiliation. Each individual is limited to one copy of each version of Microsoft Office through this program. The Home-Use copy is not tied to your Duke account. Personal Computers, Student Computers, Mobile Devices, and Working from Home: Office 365 - Through Office 365, all Duke faculty, staff, and students may install and activate Microsoft Office software on up to five computers and mobile devices simultaneously.  The Office 365 license is activated with your Duke netID.