Install Office on a Personal Computer

Microsoft has arranged for all Maryland public school students and staff to receive Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus at no cost.

Office 365 ProPlus includes:

Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint

Microsoft ProPlus is available for Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, and supported mobile devices. All students and staff at Maryland public schools can download Microsoft Office on up to five personal devices.

Note: The software will stop working when the student leaves the school system.

Install Instructions

1. In your preferred web browser, navigate to Hcpss.me and click Office 365.

2. Sign into Office 365 with your Active Directory Credentials.

3. Check Don't show this again and Select Yes to reduce the number of times you are asked to sign in.

4. Click Install Office in the upper, right-hand corner.

5. Select Office 365 apps to begin the download.

6. Depending on which web browser you are using, you may be prompted to save the install file.

7. When the download completes, locate the installer (default location would be your downloads folder) and double-click to begin the installation process.

Student Technology Resources

Howard County Public School System Information Technology Department

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