Your shortcuts may not work after updating to Microsoft 365 Apps. Office 365 uses a different file path than Microsoft 365 Apps, so icons on your desktop and start menu will need to be manually updated. These steps will show how to fix the start menu, but a similar process can be used to fix your taskbar.
Right click the start menu tiles that are out of date.
Select [Unpin from Start] for start menu or [Unpin from Taskbar] for the taskbar.
Press the Windows Key and type the name of the program you want to re-pin.
Right click the program and select [Pin to Start] to get the start menu shortcut. To pin to the taskbar open the program and right click the program's icon in the taskbar and choose [Pin to Taskbar].
Your shortcut is updated!
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise products are available to active Missouri S&T faculty, staff and students. Microsoft 365 Apps is a full version of Microsoft Office that can be installed locally on your machine. The Office Apps can also be accessed online with Office for the Web.
Personally owned computers: All students have a free copy of Microsoft Office through Missouri S&T with Microsoft 365 Apps. Instructions for accessing the Apps online and for installing the Apps locally can be found below.
For University managed computers, do not install the local version. IT has a project underway to upgrade your machine. Tentative rollout is starting December 11th. If you have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk for help: 573-341-4357.
Use Office for the Web:
Products can generally be accessed 24/7 using a computer, tablet, smartphone or other device with an Internet connection.
Install a Local Version of Office:
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Word
To acquire this software you may request it through the HelpDesk by submitting a ticket. Below are listed the available packages of
Office 365 options (price per computer per year):
Local installation only options (one-time fee perpetual license per computer):
Microsoft Teams is a powerful communication and collaboration tool for use in organizations and teams. It is available for use by students and faculty through Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise provided by the University.
Some useful features include:
There are even more possible plug-ins available to use than can be listed here. Users are encouraged to search around for any tools and plug-ins that may be useful.
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