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The University of West Florida Information Technology Services is providing pleased to offer Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus to eligible students at no cost via charge through the Microsoft Student Advantage program. Each eligible student may is entitled to install this software on up to five computers - PC or Mac - and five mobile devices - Apple iOS, Android and Windows Mobile.

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 The subscription is free as long as you're an active student enrolled in classes.

Downloading Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus for free is easy! Access is tied to your @students.uwf.edu email address. Scroll down for installation guides and a list of included applications.

Microsoft may advertise Integrated or 3rd party apps with a Microsoft 365 subscription. These apps are unsupported and are not available with the UWF Microsoft 365 license.


Warning

IMPORTANT:  When prompted to 'Allow my organization to manage my device', click the No, sign in to this app only link. 

If you choose the option to 'allow my organization to manage my device', recovery keys may not be available if your device is encrypted with BitLocker. If you don't have recovery keys, you may be locked out of your device.

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Installation and Troubleshooting:


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titleOffice Microsoft 365 Installation Guides


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titleWindows Installation Guide

Microsoft 365

Office 365 ProPlus

Installation Guide for Windows

  1. Before you start, uninstall previous versions of Microsoft Office. 

IMPORTANT: 

  1. Warning
    Before performing this step, ensure you have your installation files and product key if you would like to reinstall those previous versions of Office at later time.
  • Go to https://portal.microsoftonline.com/.


    2. Log into MyUWF.
    3. Search for and choose the Microsoft 365 for Education app.
    4. Enter your full @students
    Log in with your @students
    1. .uwf.edu UWF email address and
    Argonet password.Choose Software
    1. click sign in.
    2. You will be prompted to establish multifactor authentication with Microsoft. Visit Configuring Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 to complete the setup.
    3. The page will default to
    the Office options
    1. the Office installation options. Click Install.  Note: The installation will default to 32-bit. You may click 'advanced' to choose 32-bit or 64-bit. If you are unsure which version of Office you should install (32-bit or 64-bit), see the Which version is best for me? article.
    2. Choose Run or Save.
    3. The streaming installation will begin.  Do not go offline or restart your computer until the installation is complete.

    How do I add programs to the start screen or the desktop taskbar in Windows 8?

    • For adding programs to the start screen click here.

    • For adding programs to the desktop taskbar click here.


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    titleMac Installation Guide

    Microsoft 365

     

    Office 365 ProPlus

    Installation Guide for Mac

    1. Before you start, uninstall previous versions of Microsoft Office.

     IMPORTANT: 

    1. Warning

      Before performing this step, ensure you have your installation files and product key if you would like to reinstall those previous versions of Office at later time.

  • Go to https://portal.microsoftonline.com/.


    2. Log into MyUWF
    3. Search for and choose the Microsoft 365 for Education app.
    4. Enter your full @students
    Log in with your @students
    1. .uwf.edu UWF email address and
    Argonet password.Choose Software
    1. click sign in.
    2. You will be prompted to establish multifactor authentication with Microsoft. Visit Configuring Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 to complete the setup.
    3. The page will default to
    the Office options
    1. the Office installation options. Click Install. 
    Note: If you are unsure which version of Office you should install (32-bit or 64-bit), see the Which version is best for me? article.
    2. Once the download completes, double-click
    the Microsoft Office 2011.dmg 
    1. the installer file and run the installer.
    2. After you have completed the install process, open an Office application, such as Word, and you will be presented with the Get Started
    with Office 2011 screen
    1. screen. Select Sign in to an existing
    Office
    1. Microsoft 365 Subscription.
    2. Enter
    your @students
    1. your @students.uwf.edu UWF email address and click Next.
    2. If you are prompted to choose Microsoft Account or Organizational Account, choose Organizational Account.
      1. Enter your password and click Sign In. Your Mac may prompt you that "Microsoft Office Setup Assistant would like to access your contacts." Click OK.
      2. Personalize your copy of Office, select your preferred setting for updates and click Continue.
      3. After setup runs, you may be prompted with the Get Started
    with Office 2011
      1.  screen again. Quit the application and reopen to start using Office.
    Office


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    titleiPad Installation Guide

    Microsoft 365 iPad Installation Guide

    NOTE:

    Office

    Microsoft 365 Mobile requires iOS 7 or later and is only compatible with certain iOS devices. See this page for a complete listing of compatible devices. If you need help identifying your device see here (iPad).

     

    1. Activate your 365 account.
    1. If you have already activated your account, please skip to step 8.
    2. To activate your 365 account, log into MyUWF.
    3. Search for and choose the Microsoft 365 for Education app.
    4. Enter your full @students.uwf.edu UWF email address and click sign up.
    5. Click Continue
    6. Enter your full @students.uwf.edu UWF email address and ArgoNet password. Click Sign in.
    7. You will be prompted to establish multifactor authentication with Microsoft. Visit Configuring Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 to complete the setup.
    8. Click Start to agree to the terms and conditions. Please wait for your account to be created.
    9. Launch the App Store app
    Go to the App Store
    1. .
    2. Search for
    Office Mobile for Office 365
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  • Click Free, then Install
    • Enter your
    1. "Microsoft Office" and download: Microsoft Word for iPad, Microsoft Excel for iPad, and/or Microsoft Powerpoint for iPad
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    2. On each app, select Free, then Install
    3. Enter the Apple ID credentials associated with your mobile device's Apple account. (not your
    Argonet
    1. ArgoNet username/password)
    2. Once downloaded and installed, open one of the
    application
    1. applications
    2. Swipe through the setup and
    click Get Started
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    Activate your Mobile Office 365 by entering your @
    1. click Sign in
    2. Activate the application(s) entering your full @students
    students
    1. .uwf.edu email address and
    click Next
    1. select Next
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    2. You may be presented with the option of choosing a Microsoft account or Organizational Account.  Choose Organizational account.
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    3. Enter your
    @students
    1. full @students.uwf.edu email address and
    Argonet
    1. ArgoNet password and select Sign In
    2. Office Mobile 365 will automatically configure
    3. Congratulations! Your
    Office Mobile
    1. Microsoft 365 for iPad is ready to go!
    Click Continue to Office
    1.  
      • You can start using Mobile Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
      • You can now open new files and edit documents using Mobile Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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    titleOther installation Guides

    Setup Microsoft 365 on other devices

    Setup the Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office


    Warning
    titleDon't stay signed in to all your apps!

    Sometimes when logging in to Microsoft 365, you'll see this screen:

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    If you see this screen, then be sure to uncheck the Allow my organization to manage my device box (a) and click the No, sign in to this app only link (b).



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    titleTroubleshooting your access to the Microsoft 365 portal:

    After signing into the Microsoft 365 for Education app in MyUWF with your UWF student Gmail address and ArgoNet password, you may see a blank white page or an error message, referring to a redirect loop.


    After accessing the MyUWF app, you receive the following error:

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    If you received this error, you are not eligible for the Microsoft 365 Student Advantage Program. Please see FAQ below for eligibility requirements.



    Frequently Asked Questions:


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    titleWho is eligible for Microsoft 365 Student Advantage

    Microsoft 365

    Expand
    titleFrequently Asked Questions

    Who is eligible?

    Office 356

    is available to University of West Florida students who meet the following criteria:

      • Must have an active
      • Argonet account
    • Must be registered for an official UWF course
    • Course must be currently in session (today's date must be between start and end date of the course)
      • Grace period of one semester before the Office 365 license will deactivate and Office 365 will enter reduced functionality mode
      • ArgoNet account (and active UWF email account)

      • Must be a current student


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    titleHow do I download Office?

    When visiting the Microsoft 365 portal from a Windows-based computer, you should see an Install button as show below

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    titleWhat applications are included with Microsoft 365 for Windows?

    Word

    Excel 

    PowerPoint

    Access  

    Publisher

    InfoPath


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    titleWhat applications are included with Microsoft 365 for Mac?

    Word

    Excel

    PowerPoint

    Outlook


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    titleIs Microsoft 365 available for Android tablets?

    Microsoft 365 Android Installation Guide

    1. Activate your 365 account. If you have already activated your account, please skip to step 8.
    2. To activate your 365 account, log into MyUWF.
    3. Search for and choose the Microsoft 365 for Education app.
    4. Enter your full @uwf.edu UWF email address and click sign up.
    5. Click Continue
    6. Enter your full @uwf.edu UWF email address and ArgoNet password. Click Sign in.
    7. You will be prompted to establish multifactor authentication with Microsoft. Visit Configuring Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 to complete the setup.
    8. Click Start to agree to the terms and conditions. Please wait for your account to be created.
    9. Launch the Google Play Store.
    10. Search for "Microsoft Office" and install: Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel, and/or Microsoft PowerPoint.
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    11. Open the Microsoft Word application and click Sign in
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    12. Provide your full student email address with UWF and click Next
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    13. Enter your ArgoNet password
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    14. This will sign into your Microsoft account
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    15. Office Mobile 365 will automatically configure
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    16. Congratulations! Office 365 for Android is ready to go! 
      • You can start using Mobile Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
      • You can now open new files and edit documents using Mobile Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


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    titleHow do I setup Outlook?

    UWF

    utilizes the 

    uses the Gmail.com

     web interface

    web interface, and the official Gmail app, to access email.  The ITS Help Desk does not support Outlook.  Visit Google's Check Gmail through other email platforms help article for additional details.


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    titleIs Power BI available?

    Power BI allows you to unify data from many sources to create interactive, immersive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights and drive business results. With your UWF credentials, you are able to only access the free/desktop version of Power BI. The pro and premium versions are not available. While the program is not supported by ITS, you may contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance using your UWF credentials to access the software. Visit https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/desktop/ to access the software. 


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    titleWhat are the system requirements
    for Microsoft 365
    Office

    Microsoft 365 system requirements


    on Office ProPlus
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    titleWhere can I get training
    for Microsoft 365
    ?

    There is some excellent end user training on Office 2013 here.

    There is some You will find excellent end user training on Office for Mac 2011 here:

    Excel 2011

    Outlook 2011 

    PowerPoint 2011 

    Word 2011

    Some end user help guides on Office Mobile for iPhone here and here.

    Some end user help guides on Office Mobile for Android here and here.Watch this video to learn about using Office and Office Web Apps in Office 365.


    Expand
    titleWhat happens when my license is deactivated?

    When you open a Microsoft Office Professional Plus program, you receive the following warning message:  The Office program has entered or may enter Reduced Functionality Mode (RFM).  In reduced functionality mode, documents can only be viewed. This issue occurs when one or more of the following conditions are true:

      • Internet connectivity is lost for more than 30 days.
      • The computer has not checked into Office Subscription in the last 30 days.
      • The computer is not provisioned or was removed from the subscription account.
      • The
      • Office
      • Microsoft 365 license was previously
      • deprovisioned
      • deactivated.
      • The system clock on client's computer differs from the Office Subscription Service clock.


    Office  
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    titleDo I need an Internet connection for
    Microsoft 365?

    Activation requires Internet connectivity, but after

    that

    activation,

    the user only has to

    it is only required that you connect to the Internet

    at least

    once every 30 days to

    check the status of

    keep the subscription active on your devices. If the computer goes offline for more than 30 days, Office enters a mode with reduced functionality

    mode

    until the next time

    a

    an internet connection can be made.


     
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    titleHow many machines/devices can I run this subscription on?

    Each subscription license allows you to

    run

    install Office on up to five

    machines being Mac or PC. You can also run

    computers (Mac OS X 10.6 and newer / Windows 7 and newer). Your subscription also allows Office Mobile for Android and/or Office Mobile for

    iPhone

    ios on up to 5 mobile devices.


     
    Expand
    titleIs this a full version Office and available for offline use?

    Yes, this is full Office on the PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android platform and all are available for offline use.


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    titleWhat Operating Systems and devices can I install the Office products on?

    The student

    Advantage

    Office install will work on Windows 7 or

    greater

    newer and Mac OS X 10.6 or

    greater

    newer.

    What applications are included with Office 365 ProPlus for Windows?

    Word 2013

    Excel 2013 


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    titleMicrosoft 365 ProPlus for Mobile devices

    PowerPoint 2013

    OneNote 2013

    Access 2013 

    Publisher 2013 

    InfoPath 2013

    What applications are included with Office 365 ProPlus for Mac?

    Word 2011

    Excel 2011

    PowerPoint 2011

    Outlook 2011

    What is included with Office 365 ProPlus subscription license?

    Office 365 ProPlus for PC (Office 2013 ProPlus base applications)

    Office 365 ProPlus for Mac (Office 2011 for Mac base applications)

    Office Mobile for iPhone

    Office Mobile for Android


    Expand
    titleWhat comes with Office Mobile for iPhone?

    Word Mobile

    Excel Mobile

    PowerPoint Mobile

    OneNote and Lync Mobile available as separate download.See here for more options.


    Expand
    titleWhat comes with Office Mobile for Android?

    Word Mobile

    Excel Mobile

    PowerPoint Mobile

    OneNote and Lync Mobile available as separate downloadSee here for more options.


    Office Office ProPlus
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    titleDo students have to sign into
    Microsoft 365 to use any of these applications with
    Microsoft 365
    ?

    Yes, a valid

    Office

    Microsoft 365

    ProPlus

    license is tied to a valid

    Office

    Microsoft 365 login for students, and is required to enable any of the four

    Office 365

    ProPlus features.

    How is this different from Office 2013 Professional Plus?

    The Office 2013 applications are exactly the same however there are some differences including patching, license sign in for usage, and Click-to-run (C2R) technology for rapid installs (2 minutes for quick usage).


    Office  
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    titleHow can I deactivate my
    Microsoft 365 on a device?
    1.  Click on the gear in the upper right corner of the screen and select Office Microsoft 365 settings:

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    2.  Select software from the Office Microsoft 365 settings menu.

    3.  To deactivate a computer, choose "deactivate" next to the device that is no longer in use.

    4.  See "Remaining installs available" for details about the remaining number of licenses available.  You are allowed up to 5 active installations.

     

     

     

     

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    titleTroubleshooting your Office 365 installation:

    When you’re installing Office, you may get a "Something went wrong…” error. Check out Microsoft's fix for this problem.

     After you have Office installed, try creating a few documents. If an Office program looks blurry, displays as all black or all white, the screen flickers, or looks different on different computers, see Office 365 doesn’t look right. 

     When you’re installing, you may get a "Something went wrong…” error. Or, if you get some other error, see General troubleshooting for installing Office 2013 and Office 365. 

     After you have Office installed, try creating a few documents. If an Office program looks blurry, displays as all black or all white, the screen flickers, or looks different on different computers, see Office 365 doesn’t look right.

      More information:

      You can install the latest version of Office on up to five computers that you use. After you’ve completed the installation, make sure you have automatic updates turned on.

      NOTE: You can also install the latest version of Office on your Surface Pro. You’ll have all the same programs as Office on a PC.

     

    If you need assistance with this installation, please contact the ITS Help Desk at (850) 474-2075 or helpdesk@uwf.edu.

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