How can I tell whether I'm running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Microsoft Office?
Some software that Liberty University provides are plug-ins for various Microsoft Office programs. Selecting the correct version for these files will ensure they work properly within Microsoft Office.
For Windows:
The following will walk you through how to find the version of Office you are running for Office 2013 & 2016:
- Start a Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., the example below is shown in Word).
- Click the File tab in the ribbon.
- Then click Account.
- On the right, you should see an About button. In this example, we see About Word.
- The following screen will present you with the version of Office that you are running.
For Office 2010:
- Click File.
- Click Help in the left column.
- From here, you'll see About (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Finally you'll see Version which lists the version that you are running.
For Mac:
The following steps will walk you though finding what version of Office you have installed on OS X:
- Open your Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Note: We will use Word in this example. - Click on the Word on the Menu Bar.
- From here, click on About Word.
- The following screen will show you what version of Word you are using.
- Versions 15.24 and newer are running 64-bit Office.
You may not necessarily be using a 64-bit version of Microsoft Office even if you are using a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X. Click on the following link for more information on finding the version of Office: About Office: What version of Office am I using?
If you need help determining your version of Office, contact the Liberty University IT HelpDesk at (866) 447-2869 to speak with a technician.
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