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How to install Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps

You can install desktop versions of some Microsoft 365 Apps on up to five devices including your computer or mobile device.

Installing Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps on macOS

For macOS users, the Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps should only be installed on supported versions of macOS. If you install the desktop Apps on a non-supported version, they do not work properly.

View supported versions of macOS

To install desktop versions of Microsoft 365 Apps on your Windows or Mac computer:

  • Log into office.tcd.ie using your Trinity email address (in the form username@tcd.ie) and password
  • Click on the 'Apps Launcher' (or 'waffle') icon in the top-left of the screen.

    m365 Apps Launcher Icon 
  • Then click on 'More apps'.

    m365 More Apps Icon
  • On the top-right of the screen, click the 'Install apps' dropdown. 

    m365 Install Apps button
  • From the dropdown menu, click the first option - 'Microsoft 365 apps'.

    Install m365 Apps dropdown option
  • This will bring you to a new page. On this new page, click the 'Install Office' button.

    Install Microsoft Office button 
  • This will download an 'Office' setup file to your computer. Running this setup file will install desktop versions of all common applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint on your computer.