Microsoft 365 is a group of programs that includes OneDrive (file management), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you do not have a free Microsoft 365 account, you can follow these instructions to get one: How to Create a Free Microsoft 365 Account. You do NOT need to buy Microsoft 365. You can close any pop-up windows prompting you to purchase the software.

You complete most assignments by filling out an assignment template, which is a computer file. If you are using a computer, follow this general pattern to complete an assignment:

1. Download the assignment template (file) from the course.
2. Find the file on your computer and rename it so you know it's the right one.
3. Sign in to Microsoft 365 on a web browser.
4. Open OneDrive and upload the file.
5. Open the file in OneDrive.
6. Edit the file. In other words, complete the assignment.
7. Download the completed file from OneDrive to your computer.
8. Upload the completed file to the course.

Here is a video version of the steps above if you prefer to watch them: Using the Free Microsoft 365 to Complete Assignments

The links below show these steps in more detail for different platforms.

• iOS (Apple iPhone/iPad)
• Android
• Computer Desktop or Laptop