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How to Use Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Instructions
- Login to the CVCC Portal page. (my.cvcc.edu)
2. Click on the Email Application Icon.
2. In the top left corner of your email, click on the “waffle” menu or 9 dots beside of the word “Outlook.”
3. Click on the Microsoft 365 App Icon, and this will direct you to your Office 365 page.
You can click the icon for the Office application you wish to use and use it within the browser or continue with the steps to install it on a Windows or Mac machine. Note that if you are using a Chromebook you cannot install the applications and must use them in the browser by clicking the appropriate icon.
4. On the right side of your screen, across from where it says, “Welcome to Microsoft 365” click on drop down which states “Install and More.”
5. From the drop-down menu, click “Install Microsoft 365 apps.”
6. A file will be downloaded to your computer. This installation process will vary slightly depending on your operating system (Windows 10 vs. macOS). After the installation process has finished, you should be able to open the Office 365 apps installed on your computer.
- When you launch an Office 365 App for the first time, you will be asked to sign in; do so using your CVCC Portal email and password.
For further help with any of these directions, if you have any questions, or would like any assistance, please contact the HelpDesk by email at or at 828-327-7000 ext. 4444.