Update Office - how it works

Microsoft Office is usually updated automatically. However, if this does not work, you can update it manually. In this practical tip you will learn how to do it.

Update Microsoft Office 2013 to 2016

To update your Microsoft Office manually, first open any application in the Office family:

1. Create a new blank document.
2. Select the "File" tab at the top left of the ribbon and then select "Account" or "Office Account" from the left sidebar.
3. Then select the "Update options" entry under the product information.
4. Go to "Activate Updates" and then to "Update Options".
5. If "Activate updates" is not available for you, you have activated automatic updates. You can then jump straight to the next point.
6. To manually check Office for updates, select "Update Now".
7. If updates are available, they are then downloaded and installed.
8. As soon as you receive the message that your system is up to date, you can close the window.

Update Microsoft Office 2010

Here, too, first open any office application and start an empty file:

1. Select "File" from the menu bar and then "Help" from the left bar.
2. Under Tools for Working with Office, click Check for Updates.
3. Select "Check for updates."
4. If updates are found, click "Install updates".
5. If you see a popup after selecting "Check for updates", follow the instructions to get your update.

Update Microsoft Office 2007

Start one of the applications in the Office suite and open a new document:

1. Click the round Microsoft Office button and then select "Options".
2. In the next step go to "Resources" and then click on "Check for updates".
3. Confirm the step with "OK".

Manual Office updates failed - what to do?

If the manual update does not work, you have the following options:

• Try to get your Office updates through Microsoft Windows Update.
• You can also manually download existing updates directly from Microsoft.

You can find out how to deactivate automatic updates from Microsoft Office in the next practical tip.