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Labs are equipped with Office 365 Device based licensing. These should not require activation. If activation is required, please create a ticket at the [https://servicedesk.sept.mcmaster.ca ServiceDesk]. | Labs are equipped with Office 365 Device based licensing. These should not require activation. If activation is required, please create a ticket at the [https://servicedesk.sept.mcmaster.ca ServiceDesk]. | ||
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OneDrive integrates within the windows environment and will allow for the activation of the office suite as a whole. It is recommended to sign into OneDrive before opening any Office products. | OneDrive integrates within the windows environment and will allow for the activation of the office suite as a whole. It is recommended to sign into OneDrive before opening any Office products. | ||
# In the task tray, click on the OneDrive Icon (The cloud with a line through it) [[File:Signed Out One Drive Task Tray Icon.png]] | # In the task tray, click on the OneDrive Icon (The cloud with a line through it)<br/>[[File:Signed Out One Drive Task Tray Icon.png]] | ||
# Click on Sign In on the window that opens up [[File:OneDrive Task Tray Sign-in Window.png]] | # Click on Sign In on the window that opens up<br/>[[File:OneDrive Task Tray Sign-in Window.png]] | ||
# Enter your McMaster email as MacID@mcmaster.ca [[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box.png]] | # Enter your McMaster email as MacID@mcmaster.ca<br/>[[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box.png]] | ||
# Enter your password and then click Sign in [[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box password confirmation.png]] | # Enter your password and then click Sign in<br/>[[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box password confirmation.png]] | ||
# Enter your Multi-Factor authenticator token "[[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box MFA confirmation.png]] | # Enter your Multi-Factor authenticator token "[[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box MFA confirmation.png]] | ||
# Click on '''OK'''. <u>Do not</u> select ''"No, sign in to this app only"'' [[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box all apps confirmation.png]] | # Click on '''OK'''. <u>Do not</u> select ''"No, sign in to this app only"''<br/>[[File:OneDrive Sign-in Dialog box all apps confirmation.png]] | ||
# Click on Done | # Click on Done | ||
# Complete all steps and set your preferences for OneDrive | # Complete all steps and set your preferences for OneDrive | ||
# Open Microsoft Word | # Open Microsoft Word | ||
# Click on Account [[File:Word Account File Selection.png]] | # Click on Account<br/>[[File:Word Account File Selection.png]] | ||
# The page should show About Word [[File:About Word information box button.png]] | # The page should show About Word<br/>[[File:About Word information box button.png]] | ||
# Your personal preferences should be applied like Dark Mode etc. and your account details should show on the top left [[File:Word Account Information Verification .png]] | # Your personal preferences should be applied like Dark Mode etc. and your account details should show on the top left<br/>[[File:Word Account Information Verification .png]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:36, 2 November 2023
Office Activation Types
Labs are equipped with Office 365 Device based licensing. These should not require activation. If activation is required, please create a ticket at the ServiceDesk.
For all other devices, activation through a MacID is required.
Activate using OneDrive (Preferred)
OneDrive integrates within the windows environment and will allow for the activation of the office suite as a whole. It is recommended to sign into OneDrive before opening any Office products.
- In the task tray, click on the OneDrive Icon (The cloud with a line through it)
- Click on Sign In on the window that opens up
- Enter your McMaster email as MacID@mcmaster.ca
- Enter your password and then click Sign in
- Enter your Multi-Factor authenticator token "
- Click on OK. Do not select "No, sign in to this app only"
- Click on Done
- Complete all steps and set your preferences for OneDrive
- Open Microsoft Word
- Click on Account
- The page should show About Word
- Your personal preferences should be applied like Dark Mode etc. and your account details should show on the top left
