Google Docs is a capable collection of web-based office software.Windows PC users can access a web-based version of iWork through the iCloud website, too. This is Apple’s competitor to Microsoft Office, and it used to be paid software before Apple made it free. Apple iWork is a free collection of office applications for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.You can even make LibreOffice look like Microsoft Office. While OpenOffice is still around, LibreOffice has more developers and is now the more popular project. It’s similar to the desktop versions of Microsoft Office, and it can even work with and create Office documents in common file types like DOCX documents, XLSX spreadsheets, and PPTX presentations. LibreOffice is a free and open-source office application for Windows, Mac, Linux, and other operating systems.

There are completely free office suites that sport good compatibility with Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets, and presentation files. It is expected to be re-activated after 2FA is extended to students.If you’re looking for something else, consider choosing a different office application.

Due to security concerns, MS Forms has been temporarily deactivated for students.

For non-account related issues with the Office 365 software products (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Sway, etc.), students should contact Microsoft Office 365 University support at (866) 425-3959

SF State provides support for Student email and other account related issues.

Student employees granted an email address must use the employee work at home program to obtain software.

If you are not directed to SF State's login screen, please contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance: Notes: It should then redirect you to the SF State Global Login screen, where you can sign in with your SF State ID and password. Please enter your SF State email address in the box provided.

Once the software is installed, you should be prompted to sign in using your Microsoft credentials.

Follow the instructions to install the software.

At the homepage, select Install Office (top right).

Click Office 365 at the top left of the window.Mac users: Make sure your computer is fully patched and all Apple updates are installed before beginning the installation process.Students enrolled full-time or part-time in a degree granting program at San Francisco State University (i.e., matriculating students) are eligible for a free copy of Microsoft Office 365 Education for Students.

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