How To: Access Microsoft Office 365 Online Applications

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Follow this guide to learn how to access your Microsoft Office 365 online applications. 

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Accessing the Microsoft Office 365 Dashboard and ApplicationsHow to Save a File Using Microsoft Office 365 OnlineHow to export a Microsoft Office 365 Online document to PDF



Accessing the Microsoft Office 365 Dashboard and Applications


  1. Navigate to the FSW Home Page and sign in to MyFSW.

MyFSW login button on the FSW Home Page

  1. Locate the "Student Quick Links" card.

Student Quick Links card

Note - If you do not see the "Student Quick Links" card on your Home page, select the Hamburger widget located on the top left of the screen. From the additional options, select "All Cards". Finally, locate the "Student Quick Links" card and click on the ribbon to save it to your Home page.

All Cards tab located in MyFSW

Ribbon icon to save a card to your Home Page in MyFSW

  1. Now, select the "Microsoft 365" link in the "Student Quick Links card".

Microsoft 365 tab within the Student Quick Links card in MyFSW

  1. At the "Do you trust fsw.edu?" screen, select "Continue".

 Do you trust FSW.edu? prompt

  1. If you are using a public or shared computer, click "No". If you are using your personal device, click "Yes" to stay signed in and reduce how often you're prompted to log in. 

Stay Signed in? prompt

  1. Once you have reached the Microsoft 365 Home page, select "Apps" on the left to view and access your applications.

Apps tab within Office 365 web portal

  1. All of your available applications will be visible at the top of this page. Simply click on an application to begin using it!

Example of various Office 365 applications

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How to Save a File Using Microsoft Office 365 Online


  1. Select the application you would like to use.

Example of various Office 365 applications

  1. Create a blank document or upload an existing file.

Create a blank document button and Upload a File button

  1. Select "File". Then select "Create a Copy". Finally, select "Download a copy".

File button, Export button, and Download as PDF button

  1. A pop-up will appear on the top right. Select the folder icon to be redirected to the file's location in your Downloads folder in File Explorer.

The File Explorer button in a Word document

  1. The file will be located in your Downloads folder.

Example of document in the Downloads folder

Tip: You can move a file from your Downloads folder to your desktop by locating the document in the Downloads folder, holding down the left mouse button on the document name, and dragging it to the Desktop.

Example of a document being moved Downloads to Desktop

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How to export Microsoft Office 365 Online documents to PDF


  1. Select Word from the list of applications.

Example of various Office 365 applications

  1. Create a blank document or upload an existing file.

Create a blank document button and Upload a File button

  1. Select "File". Then, select "Export". Finally, select "Download as PDF".

File button, Export button, and Download as PDF button

  1. A pop-up will appear on the top right. Select the folder icon to be redirected to the file's location in your Downloads folder in File Explorer.

File Explorer button within a Word Document

  1. The file will be located in your Downloads folder.

Downloads tab within File Explorer

Tip: You can move a file from your Downloads folder to your desktop by locating the document in the Downloads folder, holding down the left mouse button on the document name, and dragging it to the Desktop.

Example of document being moved from Downloads to Desktop

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Article ID: 168693
Created
Tue 9/2/25 4:12 PM
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