Importing Documents into Office.com

Students at Smith Chason College can access Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Office apps for free through their Office.com accounts. This guide walks you through how to import and edit documents directly from your browser, no installation required!

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 Step 1: Sign in to Office.com

1. Go to https://www.office.com
2. Click “Sign in”
3. Log in using your Smith Chason College email and password

Step 2: Navigate to Apps then Upload Your Document

You can upload files such as .docx, .pptx, or .xlsx to your OneDrive, then open them with the web-based Office apps:

Option A: Upload from Office.com

1. From the Office.com homepage, click on the Apps then the OneDrive icon.
2. Once OneDrive opens, click Upload > Files
3. Select the document from your computer that you want to open.

How to Upload a File into an Office Application

1. Open your desired application
   (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. from Office.com)
2. Click “Upload a file”
3. Select the document from your computer that you want to open

Step 3: Open and Edit Your File

1. Once your file is uploaded, click on it in OneDrive.
2. It will automatically open in the corresponding app:
   • .docx → Word for the web
   • .pptx → PowerPoint for the web
   • .xlsx → Excel for the web
3. You can now view and edit your document directly in your browser!

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Common Questions

Do I need to download anything?
Nope! All tools work in your browser, just log in at Office.com.

Can I open files from Canvas?
Yes! Download the file from Canvas first, then upload it to OneDrive as described above.

What if I get an activation error?
That means you're trying to use the desktop version, which isn’t supported for students. Use the web version through Office.com instead.