Download and install Microsoft 365 apps

Integrate Microsoft 365 tools seamlessly into your academic journey for effortless creation, collaboration, and sharing across all your devices. Create your best work by following these installation steps and utilizing essential tools such as OneDrive.

Install Office Apps on a Computer

  1. Sign into www.microsoft365.com with your NU credentials.
  2. On the Microsoft 365 home page, select Install and more > Install Microsoft 365 apps.
  3. Click the Install Office button to download and run the installer. Follow the prompts and select Yes at the User Account Control prompt (Windows) or enter your computer password (macOS)
  4. Completion is confirmed with “You’re all set! Office is installed now”.

Install on a Smartphone or Tablet

  1. Install Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Outlook via the App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Sign in with your NU credentials to activate the license.

Use OneDrive in Your Web Browser

  1. From the Microsoft 365 home, select the app launcher icon, and then OneDrive.
  2. Upload files or folders with Upload > Files or Upload > Folder.

User OneDrive on Your Desktop

  1. Sign into OneDrive with your NU credentials for file sync.
  2. Save a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to OneDrive using File > Save a Copy > OneDrive – Northwest University. Changes are saved automatically when files are saved to OneDrive.
  3. Access files in File Explorer under OneDrive – Northwest University.

Preserve Formatting with PDF

Windows: Go to File > Print, select Microsoft Print to PDF and choose the destination, like OneDrive.

macOS: Choose File > Print, click PDF, and Save as PDF.