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How to access Microsoft Office on a Chromebook
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Published onMarch 3, 2022
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One of the best things about Microsoft Office is that it’s a cross-platform service. You can access it on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, and even useolder versions of Office on Linux.
But what about using Microsoft Office on a Chromebook? Well, if you’ve tried to install the Android versions of Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office apps on your Chrome OS device, you might have noticed that it does not work. That’s because you’ll need to use the web version, and today, we’ll show you how.
Microsoft Office on a Chromebook
To get to the web version of Office on a Chromebook, all you need to do is visitOffice.comin your Chrome web browser. After that, log in with your Microsoft Account, or your Microsoft 365 work account.
You’ll then be taken to the Office.com main page, which lists your documents and the various apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the right side sidebar. Click on each app to access it, but keep in mind that these web versions of Microsoft Office aren’t as fully featured as the Windows or Mac desktop apps.
The basic editing, creation, and collaboration features are there, but more advanced features might not be. If you feel like something you need is not there, then check outMicrosoft’s support document, which dives deeper into what’s missing and what’s not.
Do also keep in mind that you’ll need the internet to access this version of Office.com. It’s not offline like traditional desktop apps are, but this should not be a problem, since Chromebooks are heavily dependent on the web, anyway.
We also want to mention one thing that might make your life easier. Though you can bookmark Office.com to get to it faster, you also can get to it by creating a progressive web app version (PWA.) The PWA version of Office.com will look a bit different when you open it up it up and feel a bit more like a native app since it removes your bookmarks bar and title bar.
You can create a PWA by first opening Office.com, and then clicking theMore Toolsoption. From there, choose toCreate Shortcutfrom the menu. Name the PWA, and then chooseOpen as Window.You’ll now see that Office will be added to your Chromebook’s launcher. Pin it to the shelf by right-clicking the icon and choosingPin to Shelffor quicker access.
As you can see, it’s easy to use Microsoft Office on a Chromebook. It’s just assimple as using Teams, which we previously explained in a separate guide.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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