Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
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Many new PCs do not include a product key card anymore. The Office license is often digital and tied to the Microsoft account used during setup.
In the meantime, if you haven’t already, please check the following:
- Open any Office app like Word or Excel.
- Sign in using your Microsoft account.
- See if it activates automatically.
If it does not activate, to help narrow down the issue:
- What brand and model is the new PC?
- Did the PC advertisement say Office included (for example: Microsoft 365 or Office Home & Student)?
- When you open Word or Excel, what exact message do you see?
- Did the seller give you any Office card, receipt, or redemption link?
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John J.D.