Using Office 365 on the Web

This article explains the purpose and benefits of using Microsoft Office on the web through a Microsoft 365 account. It introduces the web-based versions of applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which allow users to create, edit, and manage documents from a browser without installing desktop software. The article also highlights OneDrive's role as the storage location for web-based Office files.

How users can create, edit, and store documents in the web version of Microsoft Office.

Using Office 365 on the Web

1. Open a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
2. Go to https://www.office.com.
3. Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
4. After signing in, click the App Launcher button (below) and you'll see apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
   
5. Click Word to create a new document.
6. Type your study guide or other course materials as you normally would.

This same process can be used for any other Microsoft applications, like Excel or PowerPoint.

How Documents Are Saved

• Office for the web automatically saves your work as you type.
• Documents are stored in OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud storage service.
• You do not need to click Save repeatedly; changes are saved automatically.

Finding Your Documents Later

1. Return to office.com and sign in.
2. Click OneDrive>My Files.
3. The files you have created and editing through the Microsoft Office web client will appear in the list.
4. Click any file to reopen and continue editing.

NOTE: If files are stored locally on your computer, they will not appear on the web unless you upload them into OneDrive.