How to Uninstall Microsoft Office 365 Applications

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The steps for uninstalling Microsoft Office 365 Applications depend on whether you are using a Mac or Windows PC.

Important: Uninstalling Microsoft Office 365 removes the applications from your computer. It does not delete documents or files you created with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Microsoft 365 applications.

Microsoft License Issue

If you are receiving a Microsoft license error using a personal non-New School issued device, please uninstall Microsoft Office using the instructions below, and then follow the instructions for Installing Microsoft Office on a personal device. 

If you are on a New School issued device and are seeing a Microsoft license error, please contact IT Central for support.

Uninstall Microsoft Office 365 Applications 

Windows

Option 1: Uninstall from Settings

  1. Select Start.
  2. Open Settings.
  3. Select Apps > Installed apps.
  4. Search for Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office 365.
  5. Select the three dots (⋯) next to the application.
  6. Select Uninstall.
  7. Follow the instructions on screen to uninstall.

Option 2: Uninstall from Control Panel (If Microsoft 365 does not appear under Installed apps)

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
  3. Find Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office.
  4. Select the application
  5. Select Uninstall.
  6. Follow the instructions on screen.

More information is available here: Uninstalling Microsoft Office 365 on Windows PC

Mac

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Select Applications.
  3. Select the Microsoft 365 applications you want to remove. 
  4. Control click the selected applications.
  5. Select Move to Trash.
  6. Empty the Trash and Restart the MAC machine.

 More information is available here: Microsoft Instructions for Uninstalling on a MAC

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