Latest Microsoft Office for Mac Installation Guide

Are you looking to upgrade your Microsoft Office suite on your Mac? This guide will walk you through the steps to download and install the latest version of Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before starting the installation process, make sure you have taken a few necessary precautions. Save any open work and close all running Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Publisher, InfoPath, and Visio). If you do not use a backup service, create a copy of your Microsoft Office 2011 application folder and save it in a location other than the Applications folder. If you do use a backup service (such as Connected or Time Machine), be sure to back up your computer before initiating the installation process.

Downloading and Installing Microsoft Office

To begin the installation process, open Spotlight by pressing the COMMAND and SPACEBAR keys simultaneously. In the search box, type 'Self Service' and click on the application to open it. Click on the 'Microsoft' category on the right-hand side of the window and then select the 'Self Service' application. You will be prompted to download Microsoft Office 2016. Once the download is complete, click the 'Install' button under 'Microsoft Office 2016'.

During Installation

Please note that your computer may go into sleep mode during the installation process. If this happens, do not worry - once it wakes up, the process will pick up where it left off. To prevent your computer from going to sleep, plug it into a power supply before starting the installation.

Post-Installation Checklist

Once the installation is complete, you will need to set up your Outlook account. Refer to our guide on 'How to Set-up Your 2016 Outlook' for step-by-step instructions. Additionally, if your computer needs an Operating System or RAM upgrade, please contact the HUIT Service Desk (61) for assistance.

Important Notes

Please note that the minimum requirements for installing Microsoft Office 2016 on a Mac are MacOS 10.10 or above and at least 4GB of RAM. The current version of Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is Version 15.x. The full installation process, including download, is estimated to take approximately one hour.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install the latest version of Microsoft Office 2016 on your Mac. If you have any questions or concerns during the process, feel free to reach out to the HUIT Service Desk for assistance.

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