How do I access Microsoft Word?

Question

I got the free month trial, but it's impossible to use the product. This is not user friendly at all!

Answer 1

To access and use Microsoft Word with a Microsoft 365 trial, there are two main options: Word for the web (in the browser) and the desktop Word app.

1. Use Word for the web (no install needed)
2. Go to https://microsoft365.com and sign in with the account used for the trial.
3. On the Microsoft 365 home page:
   • Select Word to open the online app.
   • Or select Create and choose a Word document.
4. From the Word start page you can:
   • Select Create blank document to start a new file.
   • Use Upload a file to open an existing document.
5. Work in the browser using the tabs:
   • Home for font, size, color, bullets, and paragraph formatting.
   • Insert to add tables, pictures, or links.
   • Layout to adjust margins, orientation, and spacing.
   • Review to check spelling/grammar and work with comments.
6. Files are saved online (for example in OneDrive) so they can be opened from anywhere with an internet connection.
7. Install and use Word for Windows (desktop app) If the trial includes desktop apps and installation is completed, Word can be used offline.
8. Sign in at https://microsoft365.com.
9. On the Microsoft 365 home page, in the top-right corner select Install and more > Install Microsoft 365 apps.
10. Select Install Office to download OfficeSetup.exe, then run it and follow the prompts to install.
11. After installation, open Word from the Windows Start menu or taskbar search.
12. On the Word Home page:
    • Select Blank document or a template to start.
    • Or open a Recommended or Recent file.
13. To save: select File > Save As, give the document a name, and choose a location (local drive or OneDrive).
14. Start from Microsoft365.com each time Whenever work needs to be resumed:
15. Go to https://microsoft365.com and sign in.
16. Use Recommended, My recent, Shared, or Favorites to quickly find Word documents.
17. Select a file to open it in Word for the web, or (if desktop apps are installed) choose to open in the desktop Word app.

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References:

• Get to know Word for the web
• Get started with Office for the web in Microsoft 365
• Quick tips: Work with documents in Word for Windows
• Get started with my Microsoft 365 apps
• Get started at Microsoft.com

Answer 2

Hi there!

May I ask how did you get the free trial or is it the one that came with a new device?

If its the one came pre-installed on a newly purchased device, just press the Windows key on your keyboard and search for "Word" or any Office apps installed. Once done, you will be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account to associate the free Office subscription to your account.

You can also find the details here on the Microsoft support page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/activate-office-for-windows-5bd38f38-db92-448b-a982-ad170b1e187e#bkmk_afo

I hope this helps somehow. Don't hesitate to post back in the community if you have other questions.