Locate Microsoft 365 for Word, PowerPoint and Excel in myBristol
This tutorial will show you how to locate common Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through your student portal account in myBristol. You can always find a link to myBristol on the Bristol homepage. This is free for all actively enrolled students.
Locate Online (no download required) Microsoft Apps
Compatible with: Chromebooks, Laptops, and desktops.
The online browser versions allow you to create immediately and is very compatible with different devices.
Step 1:
Log in to myBristol.
Step 2:
- Click "Online Courses" on the right.
- Then the "Microsoft 365 Apps" button.
Step 3:
Scroll the page and click on any app you would like to start using!
- For example, you can click word to start making a Word document.
- Note! All files you create are saved in OneDrive.
- Look out for the "All apps" link to view more options.
Done!
You have successfully located apps by Microsoft 365 that you can use on your computer.
Locate and Install Microsoft Apps
Compatible with: Laptops and desktops.
Installing the apps provides more complex options for creating on your device.
Step 1:
Log in to myBristol.
Step 2:
- Click "Online Courses" on the right.
- Then the "Microsoft 365 Apps" button.
Step 3:
Scroll the page and click on any app you would like to start using!
- Click "Install apps" in the upper right corner.
- A dropdown menu will appear, click the "Microsoft 365 apps" option.
Step 4:
Click the "Install Office" button. The setup file will download onto your device.
Step 5:
Locate the setup file and go through the install process for your device.
Step 6:
Once installed open a Microsoft App and log in to the app with your Bristol username/email and password. This will authenticate you and allow you to use the full programs for as long as your account is active.
Done!
You have successfully installed the full apps on your computer.