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== Login ==
UiB is now offering Microsoft Office 365 to all students at no cost.


Microsoft Office 365 gives UiB students office applications, file storage and cooperation services. You get this both as a cloud service and as software you can download and install on your own Windows PC or Mac (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more).
[[file:SignInToOffice365.png|200px|link=http://office365.uib.no/|alt="Sign in to Office 365"]]


The cloud service can be accessed from any computer, pad or smartphone. You get access to ample storage space in Microsoft OneDrive as well as functions for editing and cooperating. You may share documents with others ab cooperate on writing and editing documents, for instance.
Login with ''username@uib.no''


'''Please be aware that cloud services such as Microsoft OneDrive are not considered safe storage for sensitive data! Make sure that you do not store sensitive information in the cloud using Office 365. Please see [[Cloud services]].''' After graduating, data you have stored in OneDrive through Office 365 will be deleted. You may choose to continue the subscription privately.
Employees may choose to use e-mail address, ''firstname.lastname@uib.no''


[https://portal.office.com To access these features, please log on to Office 365:]
== What is Office 365? ==


[[file:SignInToOffice365.png|200px|link=https://portal.office.com/|alt="Sign on Office 365 as UiB student"]]
Office 365 is a collection of cloud-based services and applications from Microsoft.


(Help: [[How to log on to Office 365]])
Note that cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive are not considered secure storage locations for sensitive information! Make sure you do not store sensitive information in the cloud with Office 365. See also [[Cloud services]].
* Gives you access to software for use on-line and your own files.
* You will find information on how to use Office \365 on your pad or smart phone.
* You may download the Office software for installation on your computer.
See also:
* [[User manuals for Office 365]].
* [[Common questions about Office 365]].


''Please note:''' EndNote X7 works with Office 365 as of version X7.5. You may update your EndNote installation from the EndNote program, or download the upgrade from here: [http://endnote.com/kb/129024 http://endnote.com/kb/129024]
== Benefits ==


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* You have access to your documents regardless of location and device (PC, tablet, mobile).
* You can easily and safely share documents and files with others .
* Several people can edit a document at the same time, and each person can see what the others are writing.
* You have a 1TB storage space with high security in OneDrive
* You may install the Office software on up to 5 different devices (eg home PC, laptop, tablet, mobile phone)
 
== Note ==
 
* Cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive are not considered secure storage locations for sensitive information! Make sure you do not store sensitive information in the cloud with Office 365. See also [[Cloud services]].
* When using Office 365 in a web browser, all documents are automatically stored in the portal - [[OneDrive]].
* The functionality of the online version (in a web browser) may have limited functionality compared to applications installed on the pc / mac.
* The range of programs and upgrades of these are determined by Microsoft and is not controlled by the IT department.
 
== Applications available in Office 365 ==
 
* Word - word processing
* Excel spreadsheet to create tables and make calculations
* PowerPoint - to create presentations
* [[OneDrive]] - cloud storage service
* [[Teams]] - chat-based collaboration area
* [[OneNote]] application to make quick notes
* [[Class Notebook]] application that helps you set up OneNote for a group
* [[Forms]] - to create surveys, quizzes and polls
* [[Sway]] - makes it easy to create and share interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, etc.
 
More applications will be available later, including Sharepoint
 
== User guides and training ==
 
* [[How to log on to Office 365]]
* [https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Office-365-Learning-Center-396b8d9e-e118-42d0-8a0d-87d1f2f055fb?omkt=en-GB&ui=en-US&rs=en-GB&ad=GB Office 365 Learning Center]
* [https://products.office.com/en-US/student-graduation-offer?omkt=en-US Limited offer to graduating students who want to continue the subscription privately: 50% off a 1-year subscription of Office 365 Personal.]
 
== Useful links ==
 
*'''[[Teams]]'''
*'''[[OneDrive]]'''
*'''[[Common questions about Office 365]]'''
*'''[https://support.office.com/nb-no/ User guides and training for Office 365]'''
*'''[https://support.office.com/nb-no/article/0402b37e-49c4-4419-a030-f34c2013041f Office 365 on iOS]'''
 
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Latest revision as of 06:02, 30 July 2020

Login

"Sign in to Office 365"

Login with username@uib.no

Employees may choose to use e-mail address, firstname.lastname@uib.no

What is Office 365?

Office 365 is a collection of cloud-based services and applications from Microsoft.

Note that cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive are not considered secure storage locations for sensitive information! Make sure you do not store sensitive information in the cloud with Office 365. See also Cloud services.

Benefits

  • You have access to your documents regardless of location and device (PC, tablet, mobile).
  • You can easily and safely share documents and files with others .
  • Several people can edit a document at the same time, and each person can see what the others are writing.
  • You have a 1TB storage space with high security in OneDrive
  • You may install the Office software on up to 5 different devices (eg home PC, laptop, tablet, mobile phone)

Note

  • Cloud services like Microsoft OneDrive are not considered secure storage locations for sensitive information! Make sure you do not store sensitive information in the cloud with Office 365. See also Cloud services.
  • When using Office 365 in a web browser, all documents are automatically stored in the portal - OneDrive.
  • The functionality of the online version (in a web browser) may have limited functionality compared to applications installed on the pc / mac.
  • The range of programs and upgrades of these are determined by Microsoft and is not controlled by the IT department.

Applications available in Office 365

  • Word - word processing
  • Excel spreadsheet to create tables and make calculations
  • PowerPoint - to create presentations
  • OneDrive - cloud storage service
  • Teams - chat-based collaboration area
  • OneNote application to make quick notes
  • Class Notebook application that helps you set up OneNote for a group
  • Forms - to create surveys, quizzes and polls
  • Sway - makes it easy to create and share interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, etc.

More applications will be available later, including Sharepoint

User guides and training

Useful links