Opening and Logging into Office Apps (desktop)

Microsoft 365 includes several desktop apps if you have the correct licence , which means your company Microsoft account gives you access to apps like Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. 

 

 🔍 Step 1 — Open the App 

 

 

 Click the Start Menu (bottom-left corner of your screen). 

 

 

 Begin typing the name of the app — for example: 

 

 

 Outlook for email 

 

 

 Word for documents 

 

 

 Excel for spreadsheets 

 

 

 Teams for chat and meetings 

 

 

 

 

 When the app appears, click it to open. 

 

 

 

 🔑 Step 2 — Sign In with Your Company Account 

 When the app opens for the first time, you’ll be asked to sign in . 

 

 

 Enter your company email address (for example: firstname.lastname@companyname.com ) 

 

 

 Click Next or Connect . 

 

 

 Enter your password when prompted. 

 

 

 If you’re asked for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) , follow the instructions on your phone. 

 

 

 Once complete, the app will open and you’re signed in. 

 

 

 Example: Outlook Sign-in page