Updating Microsoft Office for Windows

Updating Microsoft Office for Windows

You can update Microsoft Office from any app, but the steps are slightly different depending on which application you use

You maybe asked occasionally to update Microsoft Office by the IT team when an important patch is released. Make sure to perform the update immediately when asked

From Outlook

Click on File


Select Office Account from the bottom left


Click on Update Options and select Update Now


The update will proceed in the background and you can continue working. When it is ready to apply you may be asked to restart your office apps.


From Word, Excel, Powerpoint

If you have a document opened, click on File. If you don't have a document open and are currently on the New/Open Document screen skip to the next step


Select Account from the bottom left


Click on Update Options and select Update Now


The update will proceed in the background and you can continue working. When it is ready to apply you may be asked to restart your office apps.

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