Microsoft Office releases a number of new updates for its apps from time to time. Office 365 users can get updated apps without having to purchase the latest versions. When it comes to single-time purchase, Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office 2013 are the leading Office suites. Microsoft Office suite has gained a significant amount of publicity and is the default productivity suite for a majority of people. To get Office, you simply have to buy the product, download it from office.com/setup, install the file, and activate it on the system.

How to Uninstall Microsoft Office Setup?

You may have to remove the older Office variant before installing the new one. Here are the steps for uninstalling Microsoft Office.

1. Launch the Start menu.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on Programs.
4. Click on Uninstall a Program.
5. Select Office from the list.
6. When you right-click, you will see a context menu.
7. Select the Uninstall option.
8. Be patient and wait. The process may take a couple of minutes.
9. Restart the computer in the end.

Steps for Downloading MS Office Setup

You can download MS Office via the online and offline method. Here the basic steps are given below to help you download Microsoft Office setup:

Online

1. Start the web browser.
2. Move to Office.com/setup for logging in.
3. Insert the Login information.
4. The user shall be indicated to provide the product key.
5. Input the product key.
6. Hit the Enter key.
7. But, if you have just created an account, you have to click on Create an Account tab in order to create a fresh account.
8. Type in all the required information to sign up.
9. Now, pick a suitable Office package from the provided menu of all Office versions.
10. Hit the download button.

Offline

1. Open the case of bought Office setup.
2. Inject the Compact Disk in the CD tray of the device.
3. Follow the guidelines on display to download the Office setup.

When downloading the MS Office suite from the internet, you shall get an activation code, also known as the product key, in the email ID registered for Microsoft account. Keep this key safe as it will be needed for activation. In case the user has bought the Office item from the store, then you will get the activation code in the box that included the setup disk.

Steps for Installing Office Setup

Ensure that the internet connection is stable. After that, locate the setup file and follow the steps given below to install Microsoft Office.

Windows

1. Visit the download folder where the setup file is.
2. Locate the file, and then double-click on it.
3. Now, in the UAC window, click the Yes button.
4. The installation process shall now start.
5. Follow all the guidelines mentioned on the screen.
6. When the process is over, close the screen and restart the system.

Mac

1. Firstly, visit the Dock.
2. Now, locate the azure-hued Finder icon.
3. Click on it.
4. Open the Downloads folder.
5. Double-click on the Office setup file.
6. Click on Continue.
7. Once more, click the Continue button.
8. Press the Agree option.
9. Continue to the next screen.
10. Select the Install option.
11. Enter the device password.
12. Wait for the Office setup to get installed.

Office Setup Activation

Activating Microsoft Office is a rather easy process. Just ensure that you have the valid product key. Follow the steps given below for Office activation:

1. Open any MS Office app like PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
2. Type in the Office Setup product key and hit enter.
3. Wait for the Activation screen to appear.
4. Enter the 25-character alphanumeric product key.
5. Press the Enter key.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts.