Microsoft Office 365 - Installation Guide for Mac OS X

Creation date: 6/17/2026 1:54 PM    Updated: 6/17/2026 1:54 PM   apple install installing office mac office office 365

*You must have admin rights on your machine to install this software. If you do not have admin rights, contact your local desktop support to help you install the software*

  1. Go to office365.wsu.edu, and sign in with your WSU Email Address and Password.

    Microsoft Login PageWSU Sign In Screen

  2. Click on the Apps choice at the bottom of the list on the left.

    Image Showing Apps choice on the left of the page
  3. Click on Install apps button on the top right.




  4. Click on Save File when the window opens for the installer download.

    Save File Dialog Box

  5. Once the download is finished, click on the download button on the top right and double-click on the filename.

    Downloads Dialog Box

  6. This should start the Installation.

    Office Installer Window

  7. Agree to the Software License.

    Software License Agreement Dialog Box

  8. Pick your install location.

    Office Installer Window

    Office Installer Window
    Office Installer Window - Install Success

  9. Once installed, you can find the individual Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) in your Applications. If you had an older version of Office, it will not overwrite it. 

    Applications on Mac