Introduction: How to Install Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac for Free

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Microsoft has put out the free download of Office 2016 for Mac public preview, without any Office 365 subscription required. The new software includes support for Retina displays, iCloud syncing, and looks like the versions of Office currently available on Windows and mobile.

You can begin the free download here.

Step 1: Download the Install

Tip: I had to upgrade my OS X because you can't install Office for Mac with any version of OS X below 10.10. To see my tutorial on how to upgrade your OS X go here. I also had some internet interruptions on my initial download to my downloads folder and had a hard time opening the package because it did not download the full 2.6GB. Microsoft Office 365 for Mac: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others in App Store You can get any of the Office 365 apps in the Mac App Store and use your current subscription with them.

Once you download the 2.6GB file to your downloads folder, click on the Office Preview Package to get started. You will be guided through the necessary steps to install this software.

Tip: I had to upgrade my OS X because you can't install Office for Mac with any version of OS X below 10.10. To see my tutorial on how to upgrade your OS X go here.

I also had some internet interruptions on my initial download to my downloads folder and had a hard time opening the package because it did not download the full 2.6GB. Make sure that you fully downloaded the package.

1. Tip: I had to upgrade my OS X because you can't install Office for Mac with any version of OS X below 10.10. To see my tutorial on how to upgrade your OS X go here. I also had some internet interruptions on my initial download to my downloads folder and had a hard time opening the package because it did not download the full 2.6GB.
2. Download our free Office for Mac Quick Starts to get up and running quickly. Tip: To view, you may first need to first download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. Word for Mac Quick Start.
3. Start instant message conversations and voice or video calls. See when your contacts are available online. Schedule and join meetings. Present your screen during meetings. If you're using Skype for Business on a PC, see the Skype for Business on Windows Quick Start.
4. Start instant message conversations and voice or video calls. See when your contacts are available online. Schedule and join meetings. Present your screen during meetings. If you're using Skype for Business on a PC, see the Skype for Business on Windows Quick Start.

Step 2: Read and Agree to Licensing Agreement

The software license agreement comes in many languages, this one in English. Once you read the agreement, you will have scrolled to the bottom. Click continue to agree.

Step 3: Agree to the License Agreement to Begin Installation

You will then be prompted to agree. Once you do you will select what users of your computer will have access to the software to select the destination for install. You will need 5.62GB of free space to install. Select and click continue.

Step 4: Install Office for Mac

I want all users of my computer to be able to access Office and made sure to have the available space. Now I am ready to install. I click install. I had to wait a few moments for the installation to complete. Then I was notified that the installation was successful. And my installation is complete.

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Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is a subscription service offering the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. The program offers the Microsoft Suite desktop software for your PC and/or Mac, applications for mobile devices and access to Office Online.

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Microsoft 365 provides students, faculty and staff with access to the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. The software can be loaded on up to five PCs and Macs, and up to five compatible mobile devices.

Additional apps are available on the portal.office.com website when you sign in with your @temple.edu email address and select Work or School account

This offering is only available to currently enrolled students and current employees (faculty and staff) and is subject to Temple University's participation in this Microsoft program.

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• System Requirements: Office supports PCs running Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Office for Mac is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS (Currently 10.13 High Sierra and later). For the full list of requirements, see the Microsoft 365 system requirements page. For more information and download instructions, visit the Microsoft 365 Download section.
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