Sample Steps in Installing Microsoft Word 2013

Steps in installing Microsoft Word 2013

1. How to Install Microsoft Office 2013 • A step-by-step guide for teachers and students • Includes prerequisites, installation steps, activation, and troubleshooting

2. Prerequisites • Check system requirements (Windows 7/8/10 recommended) • Have your 25-character product key ready • Administrator rights on the PC • Internet recommended if downloading

3. Step 1 — Obtain the installer • From DVD/ISO provided by vendor OR • Download from office.com/setup when you have a valid product key

4. Step 2 — Mount ISO or insert DVD • If ISO: right-click > Mount (Windows 8/10) or extract • If DVD: insert media and open the drive

5. Step 3 — Run setup.exe • Double-click Setup.exe (or Open > Setup) • If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes

6. Step 4 — Enter Product Key / Sign in • If prompted, enter the 25-character product key • Or sign in to the Microsoft account associated with the product

7. Step 5 — Accept License Terms • Read and check 'I accept the terms of this agreement' • Click Continue or Next

8. Step 6 — Choose Install Now or Customize • Install Now = default full install • Customize = choose which Office apps to install and installation path

9. Step 7 — Wait for installation to complete • Installation progress will be shown (may take several minutes) • Do not turn off PC during install

10. Step 8 — Installation finished • Click Close when installation finishes • Office apps appear in Start menu

11. Step 9 — Activate Office • Open any Office app (Word) to trigger activation • Activate online with Microsoft account or by entering product key • If activation fails, use phone activation or Microsoft support

12. Step 10 — Update Office • Run Windows Update or open any Office app > File > Account > Update Options > Update Now • Install updates for security and stability

13. Troubleshooting & Tips • If older Office exists, uninstall before installing • Use Microsoft’s Fix It tool for uninstall/repair • Check internet connection for activation

14. References & Sources • Microsoft support articles and community guidance • See the links in the chat for official Microsoft steps and activation guidance