How do I install Office 365 ProPlus on Windows?
To download Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus, current students with Office 365 for email may follow these steps:
- Sign into PantherMail.
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Click 'Office 365 Settings'.
- From the left-hand side, choose 'Software'.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download the setup file.
Uninstall any previous versions of Microsoft Office and remove any Office 365 trials before attempting to install Office 365 ProPlus.
After double-clicking the icon, a splash screen will appear to prepare the installation.
Once the installation is ready, it will prompt for your email address under the heading Activate Office. Enter your @eiu.edu email address and click Next.
If the account is recognized, the screen will switch to prompt for your password. Enter your EIU NetID password and click 'Sign in'.
The install is now ready to begin. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
The install will go through many screens and will complete with an "All done!" button.
You will now find the Office products on your Start Menu or Start Screen.
When you launch an Office product you can go to the File tab and click on Account to see information about your subscription to Office 365 ProPlus.
