WCM is upgrading all users to Microsoft 365 versions of Office apps

This fall, ITS will be upgrading all users at WCM to the Microsoft 365 versions of Microsoft Office applications on or before October 13th. You have the opportunity to download and install the Microsoft 365 application package now. If you don’t install it yourself, the package will be pushed automatically to your computer on or before October 13th.

 Why are we updating Office applications to O365 at WCM?

Microsoft has accelerated its release schedule for Office to provide more frequent, smaller updates. We want to ensure the WCM community can take advantage of new functionality and features more rapidly than in the past.

Additionally, in October 2020, Microsoft is retiring legacy authentication for older versions of Outlook. If you use a version of Outlook that is no longer supported (Outlook 2010 or 2013), you won’t be able to access your email from the old desktop app. We want to make sure users on these versions of Office avoid losing access to email.

For more information about Microsoft 365 at WCM, visit our Microsoft 365 Upgrade at WCM website. 

How do I upgrade to Microsoft 365 on my own?

 The Microsoft Office 365 application package is available in the WCM App Store. Download and install on your own time, and get started using your new applications.

• How to download software from the WCM App Store on Windows
• How to download software from the WCM App Store on a Mac

Is the Microsoft 365 application package available to everyone? 

The Microsoft 365 package is available to ITS tagged and managed computers, with the following exceptions and special cases:

• If you already have the most up-to-date version of Microsoft Office (Microsoft 365, Office 365, Office 2019) you do not need to upgrade and may not see the package available. 
• Users running older versions of macOS should ensure they’re on a compatible operating system before upgrading. See our FAQ page for more details.
• Project and Visio users will receive another email from ITS explaining the re-licensing and installation process for these applications.
• Users with macros will receive another email from ITS about macro compatibility and assistance to ensure they will continue functioning under Microsoft 365.

Is the Microsoft 365 application package available to users running Analysis for Excel?

Yes. Users currently running Analysis for Excel 32-bit (version 2.4 – 2.8) can now download and install the Microsoft 365 Application package. Immediately after you download and install Microsoft 365, you will receive an automatic push of the Analysis for Office 64-bit application. This is the most up-to-date version of Analysis for Excel and it is compatible with Microsoft 365.  

Question or concerns?

Please email OfficeUpgradeFeedback@med.cornell.edu.