Installing Microsoft Office on WKU-Owned Macs

Issue/Question

How do I install Office on my WKU-Owned Mac?

Environment

  • WKU-Owned Mac
    • Faculty/Staff
      • Office

Resolution

Microsoft Office for macOS is offered to computers enrolled in Mosyle Business, our device management system. If your computer is not enrolled, you can manually enroll it. Reference this article for assistance. Please contact the ITS Service Desk or submit a service request if you need assistance. If your Mac is enrolled, follow the directions below to install Office. 
  1. Open the Self-Service app from your Applications folder.
  2. Click Your Apps.
  3. Click Install for the apps desired:
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Word
    • OneDrive
  4. The apps will download and install automatically.
  5. When the progress bar for the app(s) completes, navigate to your Applications folder.
  6. Open one of the installed apps.
  7. You will be prompted to activate the app. Enter your WKU EMail address.
  8. Enter your NetID password.
  9. You will be prompted to verify activation through Microsoft MFA.
  10. Once verified, the app and all other installed Office apps will be activated. 
If you have any questions or problems please contact the ITS Service Desk.
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