If you choose to upgrade to Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 for Mac, you'll simply need to remove the existing Office 2016 for Mac license, but you won't need to remove your Office apps.ĭownload and run the License Removal Tool.
Office Home & Student 2021 for Mac or Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) for installation on one Mac only. With Microsoft 365, you get the latest version of the apps and receive regular feature updates.īuy Office 2021 for Mac. With Microsoft 365, the apps are available on your computer and via browser one subscription enables you to use them on both your Mac and PC. Recommended: Upgrade to Microsoft 365, the subscription version of Office that comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other apps, depending on the plan you choose. Upgrade to a newer version of Office so you can stay up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. What are my options?Īlthough you'll still be able to use Office 2016 for Mac, you will no longer receive security updates and bug fixes after October 13, 2020. This lifecycle typically lasts for 5 years from the date of the product’s initial release.įor more information about the support lifecycle for Microsoft products, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. Office 2016 for Mac, like most Microsoft products, has a support lifecycle during which we provide new features, bug fixes, security fixes, and so on. With the release of macOS 10.15 Catalina, Microsoft 365 for Mac and Office 2019 for Mac currently support macOS 10.15, 10.14, and 10.13.
If prompted with a secondary login screen, use as the login name and your NetID password as the password.Important: In order to upgrade to Microsoft 365 or Office 2019, your Mac needs to meet the minimum operating system and hardware requirements.
Log in to using a valid NetID and NetID password, c lick the install button, and follow the directions from Microsoft. Download for Faculty, Staff, and Student Use Up to five computers regardless of location.
The Microsoft 365 ProPlus suite includes the following titles: For PC Access 2016 Excel 2016 InfoPath 2016 Lync 2016 OneNote 2016 Outlook 2016 PowerPoint 2016 Publisher 2016 Word 2016įor Mac Excel 2016 OneNote 2016 Outlook 2016 PowerPoint 2016 Word 2016Ĭomputers Eligible for Software Installation Please follow the instructions on your specific mobile or tablet device if downloading one of these apps. Microsoft 365 apps are also available to Northwestern users from the iTunes and Google Play stores. Faculty, staff, and students may install the latest copies of the software on up to five different computers and, because the applications come directly from Microsoft online, will always have access to the latest version. Northwestern University's agreement with Microsoft now provides Microsoft 365 ProPlus for download on both PC and Mac to all faculty, staff, and active or incoming students registered for a class in the current or following academic term. Microsoft 365 ProPlus for Faculty, Staff, and Students Then enter in the email address field and your NetID password to activate the Office 365 license. Indicate you are an tenant, and if asked for your user name, tell them it is users, if presented with login options upon opening the software, should select Option 2 to sign into Microsoft 365. If you are able to download Office 365 but then experience technical difficulties, you will need to contact Microsoft 365 Education support toll-free at (866) 425-4816 for assistance. Learn Moreĭirect access to essential campus systems. Protecting University and Personal Data Get Secureīuilding innovative technological environments for the Northwestern community. Providing technical IT support for members of the University Get Support Getting access to Northwestern services Get Connected Providing academic, research, and administrative IT resources for the University.