Welcome to Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity tool that integrates all of the features you need to collaborate and organize your educational and professional experience. It offers core applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, alongside innovative services such as Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more. Microsoft 365 enables you to work efficiently from virtually anywhere with its smooth integration, real-time collaboration, and robust security features.

Additionally, Microsoft Office software is included in your Microsoft 365 subscription as long as you’re a student or employee at Liberty University for no additional cost. For more information, visit Microsoft 365 FAQs.

Download Microsoft 365

Start using your Microsoft 365 subscription today! Download and install the apps on up to 5 devices, so you can stay productive anytime, anywhere.

Desktop
iOS
Android

Highlights

Take advantage of Microsoft 365 by empowering your workflow with innovative Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and dependable security.

📝Core Applications (Desktop & Web)
  • Word – Create and edit documents with advanced formatting, citation tools, and real-time collaboration.
  • Excel – Analyze data, build charts, and use formulas for academic or administrative tasks.
  • PowerPoint – Design professional presentations with multimedia support and co-authoring features.
  • Outlook – Manage your Liberty email, calendar, and contacts in one place and enjoy 50 GB of inbox storage.
  • OneNote – Organize notes, lectures, or research in a digital notebook.
☁️ Cloud Storage & Access
  • OneDrive – Store and access your files securely from any device with unlimited cloud storage.
  • Remote Access – Download Microsoft 365 apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs and 5 mobile devices and access your files from anywhere, on any device.
  • Data Sync – Sync your files, calendar, and messages across all devices.
📊 Productivity & Planning Tools
  • Planner – Organize tasks, assign responsibilities, and track project progress.
  • To Do – Manage personal tasks and deadlines with reminders and checklists.
  • Lists – Track and manage information with customizable views and smart rules.
  • Bookings – Schedule and manage appointments with a customizable booking page.
  • Forms – Create surveys, quizzes, and polls with real-time response tracking.
  • Sway – Design interactive reports, newsletters, and presentations.
🤝Collaboration & Communication
  • Teams – Communicate and collaborate in real time with chat, video, and file sharing.
  • Loop – Plan and create with others in a shared workspace that integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Whiteboard – Brainstorm and collaborate visually using a digital canvas.
  • SharePoint – Share and manage content, resources, and workflows across teams.
🔒 Security & Compliance
  • Microsoft 365 uses enterprise-grade encryption to protect your data.
  • Fully compliant with HIPAA and FERPA standards to ensure your academic and personal information stays secure.

Resources

Need help learning how to get the most out of Microsoft 365? Here are a few resources that may help:

What’s New?

Explore the latest features and enhancements available through Microsoft 365. These updates are designed to improve academic and professional productivity, collaboration, and user experience.

📧 Outlook Enhancements
  • Newsletters: Introduces a new way to engage in Outlook! Design and customize newsletters, choose your audience, and allow readers to react or comment on entire posts or specific sections.
  • Viva Engage Email Management: A modernized subscription management experience now makes it easy to unsubscribe or resubscribe to specific email types.
🤖 Copilot & AI Features
  • Live Meeting Notes: Copilot now automatically generates meeting notes during Teams meetings, streamlining post-meeting follow-ups.
  • Copilot Button in Teams: Switch between transcription and note-taking during Teams meetings with the Copilot button, now featuring a privacy mode for sensitive discussions.
  • UI Enhancements: The Copilot interface has been refreshed with bolder references and a redesigned action bar for easier navigation.
🖊️ Collaboration Tools
  • Request Annotation Sessions: Screen sharing just got more interactive: participants can request to annotate shared content, and presenters stay in control by approving or denying access.
  • Microsoft Teams Enhancements:
    • Microphone Volume Indicator: Now displays real-time audio levels for each participant.
🎨 Customization & Design
  • SharePoint Color Customization: Multiple color themes are now available to personalize SharePoint sites.