Microsoft 365 is the latest subscription plan from the software company that allows users to access any of the Office Suite applications as well as other enabled Internet productivity services such as Exchange Online, which hosts email for business and conferencing, extra online storage with SkyDrive, and Skype world minutes. The latest Office application desktop edition is also included, allowing you to set it up on several computers and devices.

Specific business requirements will benefit more with the Office 365 online plan as it is best suited for the latest Office desktop versions: Office 2007 (functionality is slightly limited), 2008, 2010 and 2011 for Mac. Subscription plans are offered monthly or yearly.

Logging in to Microsoft 365

  1. Go to the sign in page of 365
  2. Key in your user ID and password (a temporary password is used if the user account is made by an administrator. You will need to modify your temporary password to access 365 services if you are a first-timer.
  3. You can stay logged in to Microsoft 365 until you signed out and close your browser by ticking the "Keep me signed in"; however, use this functionality only on private computers and not on shared units.

How to Install Office on PC or Mac with Microsoft 365 for Business

Using the latest Office version with a 365 business plan allows you to edit and check Office files from almost any computer, gadget or web browser. Downloading the latest edition depends on your Office 365. Use the Office version that you have on your PC or Mac if you have an Enterprise or Small Business account. These accounts do not include the new Office version.

To download the newest edition of Office:

  • Log in to Office 365 using your Office user ID;
  • Click Settings in the upper right hand corner of the page, then choose >Office 365 Settings;
  • Click Software, then choose a Language on the Office page;
  • Click Install.