Do I have to be on campus to install the software?
You can install the software anywhere and at any time.
Where can I save my data?
You can save your files on One Drive for Business.
Will I have access to Microsoft 365 once I leave the University?
Currently, this offering is not for life, so access will be revoked once you graduate from UCT.
Can I share files with colleagues?
Yes, by using OneDrive for business. Navigate to the Microsoft 365 portal and click OneDrive (under the Collaborate with Office Online section).
What applications are available from Microsoft 365?
|
Windows desktop |
Apple Mac |
iPhone/iPad |
Android |
Windows mobile device |
|
Word |
Word |
Word |
Word |
Word |
|
Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
|
PowerPoint |
PowerPoint |
PowerPoint |
PowerPoint |
PowerPoint |
|
Access |
Outlook | Outlook | Outlook | Mail and Calendar |
| Publisher | Lync | Lync (this is only available on Android phones) | ||
| Outlook |
NOTE: OneNote is no longer included in the Office 2019 and Microsoft 365 suites. You will therefore need to download and install it directly from the Microsoft website. ICTS does not provide support for OneNote. You may install this application on your various devices, but you do so at your own risk.
What are the system requirements for Microsoft 365?
System requirements differ depending on whether you're using a computer or mobile device. See Microsoft 365 system requirements for full details.
Which Microsoft 365 applications are compatible with my device?
|
PC |
Mac |
iPhone |
Android |
Windows Phone |
iPad |
|
|
Word |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Excel |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
PowerPoint |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
OneNote |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
Access |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Outlook |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |