Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus is a powerful suite of productivity tools that includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more. To take full advantage of its features, you need to activate your copy. In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of activating Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus.
Step 1: Open any Office Application
The first step is to launch any Office application installed on your computer, such as Word or Excel. Once it's open, click on the "File" tab located at the top-left corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 2: Access the Account Settings
In the "File" tab menu, select "Account" from the list on the left-hand side. This will take you to the Account settings page, where you can manage your Office subscription and activate your product.
Step 3: Check Activation Status
On the Account settings page, you'll find information about your Office subscription and activation status. Look for the "Product Information" section, which will indicate whether your Office 2013 Professional Plus is activated or not.
Step 4: Activate Office 2013 Professional Plus
If your Office 2013 Professional Plus isn't activated, click on the "Activate Product" button. This will open the Activation Wizard, which will guide you through the activation process.
Step 5: Choose Activation Method
In the Activation Wizard, you'll be asked to select your preferred activation method. You can choose between activating online or by phone. For most users, the online activation method is the easiest and most convenient option.
Step 6: Sign In to Microsoft Account
If you've chosen the online activation method, you'll be prompted to sign in to your Microsoft Account. Enter your email address and password associated with your Office subscription. If you don't have a Microsoft Account, you can create one by clicking on the "Create a new account" link.
Step 7: Enter Activation Key
After signing in, you'll be asked to enter your 25-character activation key. This key is typically included with your Office product or provided by your vendor. Make sure to enter it correctly and click "Next" to proceed.
Step 8: Activate Office
Once you've entered the activation key, click on the "Activate" button to start the activation process. The wizard will connect to the Microsoft activation servers to verify your key and activate your Office 2013 Professional Plus.
Step 9: Complete Activation
If the activation is successful, you'll see a confirmation message indicating that Office 2013 Professional Plus has been activated. Click on "Next" to finalize the activation process.
Step 10: Restart Office Applications
Finally, close all Office applications and restart them. This will ensure that the activated license is properly applied to all Office programs, allowing you to access all the features and benefits of Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus.
That's it! You have successfully activated Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus. Enjoy the full range of powerful tools and features that Microsoft Office has to offer for enhanced productivity.
- Open any Office application
- Access the Account settings
- Check Activation status
- Activate Office 2013 Professional Plus
- Choose Activation method
- Sign In to Microsoft Account
- Enter Activation key
- Activate Office
- Complete Activation
- Restart Office Applications