How to install Office on a new laptop

To install Microsoft 365 (Office 365) on a new MacBook Air that is covered by a Microsoft 365 Family subscription, use these steps:

1. On the MacBook Air, open a browser and go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/apps.
2. Sign in with the Microsoft account that is part of the shared Microsoft 365 Family subscription (the account that was invited and accepted into the family plan).
3. After signing in with that account, on the Microsoft 365 Apps page select Install apps, then select Install to download the installer package.
4. When the download finishes, open Finder > Downloads and double‑click the Microsoft Office installer.pkg file.
5. On the first installation screen, select Continue.
6. Review the software license agreement, select Continue, then select Agree.
7. Choose how to install Microsoft 365 (or select Customize if only specific apps are needed), then select Continue.
8. Review disk space or change the install location if needed, then select Install.
9. Enter the Mac login password when prompted, then select Install Software.
10. When installation completes, select Close.
11. Open Launchpad and start Microsoft Word (or another Office app). The What’s New window appears; select Get Started to activate using the same Microsoft account that is on the family plan.

If there is no option to install after signing in, verify that the account is correctly added to the Microsoft 365 Family subscription and that the invitation was accepted.

References:

• Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac
• Troubleshoot installing Office
• I have a subscription to Office 365 and want to install it on my new laptop - Microsoft Q&A
• How to install my 365 accounts on a new computer - Microsoft Q&A
• move microsoft 360 to new computer - Microsoft Q&A