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The only one that matters at the moment is the “Install” button. Inside PlayOnLinux there are many different buttons and options. Sudo apt install playonlinux Using PlayOnLinux to install Microsoft Office

Install it by opening your package manager or software store and searching for “playonlinux” or from the terminal (in Ubuntu):

The PlayOnLinux tool is available in most modern Linux distribution package repositories. Basically it’s a tool that takes the underlying technology of Wine and adds some easy-to-use GUI tools for installing a myriad of Windows-based games and even programs (like MS Office). It is a “wine wrapper” and makes things easier. Though, for many new Linux users, Wine can be tedious and irritating to use without any direction. With enough effort and Wine tinkering, anyone can get a Windows program up and running on Linux. Using the Wine tools to get Windows programs is not a difficult process. Make sure to download only the 32-bit version, even if your system is 64-bit. This is because Office 2016 does not work well with Wine. Go to this link, make a Microsoft account (or log in), and download the Office 2013 program. Microsoft Office 2013 is what this tutorial will focus on. In this article we’ll cover the easiest way to get Microsoft Office on your Linux machine. Then the first time you launch an Office 2013 program, you’ll be prompted to enter in the evaluation key.Over the years there have been many different ways to get Microsoft Office working. On Windows 7 you’ll need a program like Virtual Clone Drive (free) to mount it.Īfter mounting the Office 2013 disc image, run setup.exe and start installation.Ĭlose out of the wizard when installation is complete. You’ll be prompted to install the Microsoft download manager first, and it downloads faster in my experience.Īfter the download is complete, on Windows 8, mounting a disc image is supported. The image file of Office is 666MB so the amount of time it takes to download will vary. Select your language and start the download. You will need to fill out a evaluation form first before you can download it and select the 32 or 64 – bit version.Īfter filling out the form, you’ll get the evaluation key you need to activate Office. Go to the TechNet Evaluation Center and click the Get Started Now button and log into your Microsoft account.

Download and Install Office 2013 for Free