Office 365

Overview/Introduction

Office 365 provides access to a variety of Microsoft applications in addition to the standard Microsoft Office products. Most of the Office 365 applications can be accessed online or downloaded to your device.

Details

How do I access Office 365?

1. Go to www.office.com and sign in with your Ursinus credentials.
2. You will see a list of applications on the homepage. To access all the apps, select the grid of dots in the top-left hand corner. Then click All Apps.

FAQs

1. What is the difference between Office applications on my computer vs. the web versions? When you log in to Office 365 online, you will have access to the same Microsoft Office applications that you've downloaded to your computer. The online version may not have all the features of the desktop version. Therefore, if you are working in any of these apps online (e.g. Word Online) and you need additional features, you can click on a link that says “Open in…” or “Edit in…” to view and edit the file in the desktop application.
2. Will changes I make online sync to the desktop version, and vice versa? Yes, any files you edit in the online apps (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) will automatically save (usually to your OneDrive account). When you make edits in the desktop version and click Save, it will sync the changes to your online account. If you ever experience syncing issues, log in to Office 365 online, go to OneDrive, and click on Sync.

See Also

Recorded trainings and workshops (under the Office 365 accordion)