How to Download, Install, and Activate Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus System Requirements for Installation: Windows and Mac

  Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus is an advanced suite designed for managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Before you begin downloading, make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements for a smooth installation.

System Requirements for Installing Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 on Windows

RequirementDetailsOperating SystemWindows 10 or newer

Internet ConnectionBroadband connection with at least 20 Mbps download speed

Processor1.6 GHz or higher, dual-core

RAM4 GB (64-bit) or 2 GB (32-bit)

Free Disk Space4 GB

Note: Office 2021 is not compatible with older versions like Windows 7 or 8.1.

System Requirements for Installing Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 on Mac

RequirementDetails

Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur (11.0) or later

RAMMinimum 4 GB free Disk Space10 GB

Screen Resolution1280×800 or higher

internet ConnectionStable connection for downloading and activation

How to Uninstall the Previous Version of Microsoft Office

For Windows Users:

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Select Programs and Features.
3. Locate Microsoft Office, right-click, and choose Uninstall.
4. Follow the uninstallation wizard.

Note: The uninstallation may take a few minutes based on your system configuration.

For Mac Users:

1. Open Finder and navigate to the Applications folder.
2. Locate and drag all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to the trash.
3. Empty the trash.
   Additionally, it’s advisable to remove related files from the user library.

System Restart
Once Office is uninstalled, restart your computer to ensure the system is ready for the new installation.

How to Download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 on Windows

1. Visit the official Microsoft website: setup.office.com.
2. Sign in or create a new Microsoft account.
3. Enter your product key provided during purchase.
4. Download the installation file.
5. Ignore any security warnings from your browser, as the file is from Microsoft’s content delivery network (officecdn.microsoft.com).

How to Install Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 on Windows

1. Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the file to begin the installation.

Note: In Windows 10 or 11, the file typically opens automatically. If it doesn’t, right-click the file, select Mount, and a new disk will appear in This PC. Open this disk to start the installation.

Wait for the installation to complete, and then close the window.

How to Activate Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 on Windows

1. Open any Office program, such as Word or Excel.
2. If the programs are not visible, search for them in the Start Menu.
3. Enter the product key to activate the software.

How to Download and Install Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 for Mac

1. Visit setup.office.com and sign in or create an account.
2. Enter the product key you received upon purchase.
3. Download the installer file.

Once the download is complete:

1. Open the Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the .pkg installation file.
3. Review and accept the software license agreement.
4. Select installation options and check disk space requirements.
5. Click Install and enter your Mac login password when prompted.

This process will install Office 2021 for Mac. Once the installation is complete, you can begin using your Office apps.