How to Activate Microsoft Word in Windows

How to Activate Microsoft Word in Windows

Microsoft Word is a user-friendly word processing program that’s easily accessible. If this is your first time accessing or installing one, then, you need to know how to activate it in your Windows operating system to get started. Follow the steps listed below.

• Step 1: Launch the MS Word App

  
  First of all, launch the Microsoft Word app on your Windows PC. If you can find it, search for it in the search box of your Windows desktop. Click the MS Word icon to launch the program.

• Step 2: Sign In to Microsoft Word

  
  Once the MS Word app has been launched, you can sign in to Microsoft Word immediately using your Microsoft 365 account. Go to the Account page of MS Word and click the Sign In button. Then, enter your email address in the Sign In box.

• Step 3: Select Activate Product

  
  After you sign in, MS Word is still not activated for you. So, click the Activate Product button under the Product Information section in the Account tab.

• Step 4: Select Buy Microsoft 365

  
  Upon clicking the Activate Product button, a panel will appear where you can purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription. In the panel, click the Buy Microsoft 365 button. You can also get Microsoft Word for free temporarily by clicking the Start Your Free Trial button.

  

• Step 5: Choose a Microsoft 365 Plan

  
  Choose any of the available Microsoft 365 plans that suits your budget and needs. Just click the Buy Now button under your chosen Microsoft 365 plan.

• Step 6: Set Up Payment Method to Finalize

  
  To finalize your purchase of Microsoft 365, you need to set up a payment method. The payment options accepted by Microsoft are debit cards, credit cards, and PayPal. Once this is done, the purchase will be settled and Microsoft Word will be activated on your Windows PC in no time. Moreover, you can also download Microsoft Word on Mac if you’re a Mac user.