Installing Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac
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This guide was created or last modified prior to 2019, and screenshots or individual steps may now be out of date. If you need assistance with the steps below, please email the Help Desk at ts@dornsife.usc.edu.
On October 13, 2020, Microsoft ended its support for Office 2016 for Mac. Consequently, DTS is upgrading all Dornsife-managed Macs from Office 2016 to Office 2019. This mandatory upgrade will ensure that your Mac continues to receive Microsoft software updates to protect your computer from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
This upgrade will occur automatically during the winter recess period. No action is required on your part, and you can continue to access Office 365 services through Office 2019 using your USC NetID.
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac provides productivity tools that help you be more efficient and produce better quality documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. You can download and install Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac and begin using all it has to offer. To install this suite of products, complete the instructions contained within this document.
Before You Begin
Before you can install Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac, you must have Managed Software Center installed on your Mac workstation. If you do not have Managed Software Center installed, visit the Documentation website and review the user documentation for Device Management for Mac.
Installing Microsoft Office 2016
To begin installing Microsoft Office 2016, open Managed Software Center and complete the following steps.
- Locate Microsoft Office 2016 in the Managed Software Center screen.
- Select the Install option. Microsoft Office 2016 begins to download and install on your workstation.
- When Microsoft Office 2016 has finished installing, Installed will display as the program's status.
- Icons for the Microsoft Office programs that were just installed are now displayed in the dock on your workstation.
The download and installation of Microsoft Office 2016 is now complete. You may begin to use the associated software programs.