Students and employees of BYU-Idaho can download for free either one copy of Office 2019 or multiple copies of Office 365 to various personal devices.
Visit the software downloads page on the UBIT website, select your device type (Windows or Mac), and pick Microsoft Office 2019 from the list of available software. After you download the file, unzip it and run the installer. If you’re installing Office 2019 on Windows, all you have to do is right-click the installer, select Run as Administrator, and following the instructions on screen. If you still don't see an option to install Office on the Microsoft 365 Software page, it's possible your admin hasn't assigned a license to you. Find out if you have a license to install Office. If you're a student or teacher and your institution didn't give you a license, find out if you're eligible to Get Microsoft 365 for free. Jul 30, 2019 Office Mac Download 2019 – Free from Microsoft servers. Not everyone knows it, but Microsoft allows you to download Microsoft Office for free for all Macs. In practice, through the links provided directly by Microsoft, all users can download Microsoft Office 2019 (16.29.0) for Mac for FREE but above all legally. Download Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac & read reviews. Office is back and revamped.
Employees can only use Office 365 to download Microsoft Office. They must use the Office 365 download option.
Navigate to the University Store website under Services on the BYU-Idaho homepage > Technology > Downloads.
OnTheHubStudents can use OnTheHub to download Microsoft Office. OnTheHub gives a key code that never expires.
1. Click the link to visit the University Store's On The Hub download page.
2. Find the Office download package that matches your computer’s operating system (Mac or Windows).
3. Add the software to your cart, then check out.
4. Fill in the required information for the agreement that appears and continue with your order.
5. Your product key will appear in red.
Product Key
- A 25-character alphanumeric code
- Verifies your software copy is legal and legitimate
- Authorizes your full use of all features forever
If your computer crashes, or you get a new hard drive, operating system, or a whole new computer, you will need to input your product key again to reinstall Office.
6. Take a screenshot of the product key and email it to yourself so you can use it later.
7. Star/save the email in a separate folder from your inbox for easy access.
8. After saving your product key, click Start Download.
9. Read the relevant instructions. Select Option 1 if you haven’t downloaded from the bookstore before.
10. Click Run or Open (depending on what you did in the previous step).
Running the file operates it as a background task (a task that is running on your computer, but you do not see it running).
Opening the file causes it to appear on your screen as a popup window so you can examine the file type, its location on your computer, and other information. Opening the file does not cause it to start running.
11. When the Secure Download Manager opens, click Download next to the appropriate bit type for your computer. The download may take some time.
Install Microsoft Office 2019 Free
If you go to Computer Properties, you should see what type of operating system you have – either 64-bit or 32-bit.
13. Click Yes to allow the installation of Microsoft Office.
14. Check the box I accept the terms of this agreement and then click Continue.
15. Click Install Now. The installation, like the download, may take some time.
16. You will be notified when the installation is complete. Once you receive this notification, click Close.
17. Open the Start menu and find a Microsoft Office program, like Microsoft Word.
18. Click Microsoft Word. Once Word has opened, you will be prompted to Activate Office if you went with the OnTheHub option.
19. Choose Enter a product key and enter the product key you saved earlier.
20. Once Microsoft Word has verified your product key and the next window pops up, select Use Recommended Settings.
21. You will be asked to grant Microsoft Word permission to install the updates for Microsoft Office. Click Yes and let the updates install. Once they are installed, you have finished downloading, installing, and updating Microsoft Office.
Office 365This option will only remain legitimate until graduation or termination because it is subscription based and you will not receive a product key.
Microsoft 2019 For Mac Download
1. Click the link to visit the University Store's On The Hub download page.This link will take you to Microsoft's website to enter your BYU-Idaho email.
2. Once you put your credentials in, click Next.
3. Sign in on the BYU-Idaho login page with your credentials.
4. Click the button near the top-right that says Install Office 365.
5. Open and run the download file. The Office365 option will activate automatically.
Stay connected to the Internet during the installation so the program loads successfully.
7. Check the box I accept the terms of this agreement and then click Continue.
8. Click Install Now. The installation, like the download, may take some time.
9. You will be notified when the installation is complete. Once you receive this notification, click Close.
10. Open the Start menu and find a Microsoft Office program, like Microsoft Word.
Regardless of which option you choose, be sure to get the latest Microsoft Office version from OnTheHub when you are close to graduating.
11. Click Microsoft Word. If prompted for activation, enter your byui.edu email.