Activate Product

To continue to use all the features of Microsoft Office, you need to activate your copy of the software. This wizard will guide you, step-by-step, through the process of activating the product via the Internet or over the telephone.

If you choose to activate your product through the Internet and you are not already connected, the wizard will help you get connected. If you choose to activate your product by talking to a customer service representative over the telephone, please note that it may take longer to complete the process.

What happens if you don't activate the software?

If you do not activate your copy of Microsoft Office, the product will go into Reduced Functionality Mode. In Reduced Functionality Mode, you will not be able to save modifications to documents, or create a new document, and additional functionality may be reduced.

No existing Office files or documents will be harmed, and you can easily get Office out of this mode by following the instructions outlined in the screens presented.