If you own Microsoft Office 2021, 2019 or 2016 product keys, but no installation files are available, it's really simple to legally download them directly from Microsoft.
Whether you subscribe to Microsoft 365, include Microsoft Office on your system, or have moved to a new computer, we show you how to get free Office 2021, 2019 or 2016 in different ways.
1. How to download Office from a Microsoft 365 subscription
If you subscribe to Microsoft 365, you are entitled to download Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.These apps will continue to be updated for as long as you remain subscribed.If your business has an enterprise license, the service name might be Office 365, and that would apply as well.
1. Go to Microsoft 365 subscription pageand log in.
2. Next to Microsoft 365 Apps for your device, click Install.
3. A window opens to confirm that you want to download and install Office.Select a language and version, and click Install.
If you have an enterprise account, you may be redirected to your organization's Office page to complete the process.If so, choose to install Office and Office 365 applications.
2. How to download Office from a license key
If your system came with Microsoft Office, it probably comes pre-installed.If not, you should have a product key from the manufacturer that you can use to download Office from Microsoft.
Alternatively, if you purchased Microsoft Office from Microsoft or another retailer, you can use the same method to download a replacement installation file.
Whatever your situation, visit Microsoft'sDownload the Office page.Sign in, enter your product key, and download your version of Office.
How to install Office 2021, 2019 and 2016
No matter which method you use to download Office, the installation process is the same.It's quick and easy.First open the installation file. Microsoft Office will begin the download and you must remain online during this process.
Office comes in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions, with the former being the default.If you already have some 32-bit Office installed, other applications will use that version as well.If you want to reinstall all programs as 64-bit, you must uninstall Office first.
When the installation process is complete, the window displays "You're all set! The Office applications are installed on your computer."You can find these applications in the start menu.Of course, you can also find them with a system search.
When you open an Office program for the first time, the program will ask you to agree to the license agreement, if you agree, click Accept.You may also see the Microsoft Office Activation Wizard; follow the instructions.It is best to choose "I want to activate the software through the Internet", so that the activation speed is the fastest.
Free Alternatives to Office
While you can download Office 2021, 2019 and Office 2016, but you need a license key or a Microsoft 365 subscription to actually use the programs within.
Therefore, you might want to consider a free Office alternative. Programs like LibreOffice or online tools like Google Work Suite may not have all of the advanced features of Office, but they still provide a lot of functionality you need to get your work done.
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