To upgrade your Office applications, particularly if you obtained them from the Microsoft Store, follow these steps to check for and install the latest updates.
Keeping your software updated is essential for accessing new features, improving security, and ensuring optimal performance. The process below guides you through checking for updates directly within the Microsoft Store application.
Steps to Upgrade (Get Updates) for Office from the Microsoft Store
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure your Office apps are up-to-date:
- Exit all Office apps. Before starting the update process, close any open Office applications like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
- Open the Microsoft Store app. You can do this by typing "Microsoft Store" into the taskbar search bar and pressing Enter.
- Sign in to the correct account. Click on the user icon (often looks like a person or initials) in the Microsoft Store app. Make sure you are signed into the Microsoft account associated with your Office license.
- Access the menu. Click on the three dots icon (...), typically located near your user icon.
- Initiate update check. Click Get Updates.
Following these steps prompts the Microsoft Store to check for available updates for all your apps installed from the store, including your Office suite. Any found updates will begin downloading and installing automatically.
This method ensures that your Office installation from the Microsoft Store is running the latest version available through that platform, effectively upgrading it with the newest features and fixes.
