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Office 365: Word

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How to Request Access

Everyone with a @ucsf.edu email address has access. However, a separate license is needed for desktop and mobile apps and some add-ins. A license can be requested using the Office 365 License Request form.

NOTE: You do not need to be on VPN to use the Microsoft Word desktop application.

Description

Word helps you put your best words forward – anytime, anywhere and with anyone. A new, modern take on the desktop application built for the creation of polished documents.

Create your best work with Microsoft 365. You get premium versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more.

NOTE: Each Office 365 application has a different sign-in frequency, the following table highlights the sign-in frequency setting for each application and client. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Idle Session Times.

Benefits

  • Review and read your writing with ease
  • Transform documents to web pages
  • Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone with OneDrive
  • Share your documents, and work with others

Support

We have multiple ways for you to get the help you need. For questions and support:

Training

To learn more about Word training, visit our Training page.

Requirements and limitations

To access Office 365 you need a web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are recommended for the best experience) and an @ucsf.edu email address.

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