# Student Software

This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Office 365 applications on various devices. The guide is designed to make the installation process simple and straightforward, ensuring that all faculty/staff/students can access the necessary tools for their academic work.

# Adobe Portfolio Setup

<p class="callout success">**Note:** Use a personal email address to create a free account with Adobe</p>

1. On a tablet, smartphone, or PC, visit [https://www.adobe.com/files/cloud-documents](https://www.adobe.com/files/cloud-documents)
2. Sign in with the same email address you used to sign in to Adobe Creative Cloud.
3. In the left column, select **Files**.
4. Here you can view and manage the items in your portfolio.

<p class="callout danger">**Note:** We strongly recommend *against* using your student email. This ensures continued access to Adobe Creative Cloud services and projects after leaving the university!</p>

[![Adobe1.jpg](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/Ob4uuLYPOF3ntySy-adobe1.jpg)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/Ob4uuLYPOF3ntySy-adobe1.jpg)

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## <span class="s1">**Need Help?**</span>

<p class="callout info">If you encounter an error or need assistance with this guide, please contact the IT Department and include a screenshot with a brief description of the issue.  
  
[**Contact the IT Department Here**](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/books/student-resources/chapter/contact-it "Contact IT!")</p>

# Office365 Install (Windows 11)

1. In a web browser of your choice, visit `www.office.com`
2. Select **Sign in  
    [![Office365Homepage.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/7QO6k3bMWswuey4T-office365homepage.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/7QO6k3bMWswuey4T-office365homepage.png)**
3. Login with your `@lions.piedmont.edu` email
4. Select **Apps** from the column on the left of the screen  
    [![Office365Apps.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/xJ5FFo2HYeFA3RVM-office365apps.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/xJ5FFo2HYeFA3RVM-office365apps.png)
5. In the top-right corner, select **Install Apps**
6. Select **Microsoft 365 Apps  
    [![Office365Install.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/IpKvaZlSCJtgseO1-office365install.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/IpKvaZlSCJtgseO1-office365install.png)**
7. A new tab will open, select **Install Office  
    [![Office365Download.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/JgKtZ6VqTSwGsDrm-office365download.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/JgKtZ6VqTSwGsDrm-office365download.png)**
8. Your computer will now download **OfficeSetup.exe**
9. Launch the file from your **Downloads** folder and select **Yes** to any prompts that appear  
    [![Office365Installer.png](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/scaled-1680-/jx21Xr3Odqe7mFGZ-office365installer.png)](https://wiki.piedmont.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-06/jx21Xr3Odqe7mFGZ-office365installer.png)
10. Office 365 will now install