Microsoft Windows and Office 365

Active Baker College staff and currently enrolled students automatically receive a Microsoft 365 account linked to their Baker credentials. Follow the steps below to open Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 apps in a web browser or install the available desktop apps on a compatible Windows or Mac computer.

Who Has Access

  • Active Baker College staff
  • Currently enrolled Baker College students

What Is Included

Your Baker Microsoft 365 account provides access to Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 apps and services assigned to your account.

Open Microsoft 365 Apps in a Web Browser

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 website (opens in a new tab), then select Sign in.

    Microsoft 365 home page with the Sign in button.

  2. Enter your Baker email address and follow the prompts to complete sign-in.

    Microsoft sign-in page with a Baker email address entered.

  3. Select the nine-dot app launcher next to Copilot.

    Microsoft Copilot header with the nine-dot app launcher next to Copilot.

  4. From Apps and more, select or search for Word, Excel, or another available app.

    Microsoft Copilot app launcher with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other apps.

  5. The selected app opens in your web browser.

Important: Selecting Word or Excel from the app launcher opens the web version. It does not install the desktop application.

Install Word, Excel, and Other Desktop Apps

The Microsoft 365 installer downloads the desktop app package, which includes Word, Excel, and other apps available through your Baker license. Do not use the nine-dot app launcher to install software.

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 Apps page (opens in a new tab).
  2. Sign in with your Baker account, if prompted.
  3. Select Install apps in the upper-right corner. If needed, first select Apps from the left navigation.
  4. Select Microsoft 365 apps.
  5. If Microsoft opens the My account page, find Office apps & devices, then select Install Office.
  6. Open the downloaded installer and follow the prompts for your device:
    • Windows: Run the downloaded setup file. Select Yes if Windows asks whether the installer can make changes to your device.
    • Mac: Open the Downloads folder, double-click the Microsoft Office installer package, and follow the installation prompts.
  7. After installation, open Word or Excel and sign in with your Baker account to activate the apps.

Note: You may need administrator permission on the computer to install software.

If Install Apps Is Missing

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 Software page (opens in a new tab).
  2. Sign in with your Baker account.
  3. Select the language and version, if prompted, then select Install.

If the installation option is still unavailable, use the Submit a Ticket button on this article. Baker IT may need to review the Microsoft 365 license or software-download permissions assigned to your account.

Learn More

Review Microsoft Support: Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office on a PC or Mac (opens in a new tab).

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