If you have the correct license that includes the Visio desktop application, such as Visio Online Plan 2, you can install it directly from your Microsoft 365 account portal.
Prerequisites
To install the Visio desktop application via your Microsoft 365 account, you typically need a Visio license that includes the desktop app. As noted in information from October 13, 2020, having Visio Online Plan 2 is one way to obtain this license and the ability to download and install the Visio application on your computer.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Provided you have the necessary license, the process to download and install the Visio desktop app is straightforward, following these steps:
- Go to the Microsoft 365 portal: Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft 365 portal sign-in page (usually at office.com or login.microsoftonline.com). Sign in with the account that has the Visio license.
- Navigate to My account: Once logged in, find and click on your account settings or profile.
- Select Office apps: Look for an option related to installing Office apps or viewing your software licenses.
- Find and Install Visio: Within the section for installing apps, you should see the option to download and install Visio. Click on Install Visio to begin the download of the installer file.
These steps are consistent with the process available for users with a Visio Online Plan 2 license as of October 2020.
Once the installer file is downloaded (typically named something like VisioSetup.exe), run the file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation on your computer. The installation process will connect to Microsoft's servers to download and install the Visio desktop application.
Important Note
This method specifically applies to users whose Visio plan (like Visio Online Plan 2) includes the entitlement for the Visio desktop application download and installation via the Microsoft 365 portal. Users with other plans or licenses may need to obtain the software differently.
