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Office 365 is a collection of cloud-based services that work together to increase productivity through collaboration.
Office 365 includes a web interface for email, calendaring, contacts and tasks that is very similar to other web-based email platforms. What sets Office 365 apart are the additional features that allow users to store documents in the cloud, access files on the go, share documents with other users and collaborate in real time. Office 365 also provides a workspace for groups of users to communicate with each other, manage a group calendar, store group files, and share notes in a group notebook. Watch our Information Webinar [29] for a general understanding of Office 365. |
Office 365 Services
The University of Guelph offers the following services under the Office 365 suite:
- Email [30] (including Outlook Web App and Outlook Desktop Client)
- Calendar [31](Outlook)
- Office Online [32] (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote)*
- OneDrive for Business [33]
- Project Management [34]
- SharePoint Online [35]
- Teams [36]
To help you decide which service best suits your needs, please read our guide to using Office 365 content management and collaboration tools. [37]
*You are able to download and install the subscription license version of Microsoft Office Pro Plus [38] (full desktop software) directly through the Office 365 web portal on up to 5 computers. This subscription license also allows you to install the mobile app version of Microsoft Office on up to 5 tablets and 5 smartphones.
There is no charge for this service as it is provided by CCS.
Microsoft Office Online Resources:
- Accessing Office 365 [39]
- Office 365 Tips and Tricks [40]
- Office 365 FAQ [41]
- Backup Your Office 365 Data [42]
- Configuration Resources [43]
- Training Resources [44]
- Third Party Applications [45]
If you need help or have questions about the service, please email us at IThelp@uoguelph.ca or check our CCS Help Services page for more ways to contact us:
- CCS Help Services [46]
There may be scheduled maintenance or a service issue occurring. Please refer to CCS System Status Page for more information:
Item | Expectation |
---|---|
Service availability | 24x7 except for scheduled maintenance (see CCS System Status [49] schedule). |
Service requests and problems | Response time varies depending on the nature of the issue. |
Email accounts are created automatically when your Central Login Account [50] is created. Email accounts use the same username and password as your Central Login Account.
To access Email directly using a web browser, link to https://mail.uoguelph.ca [51]. These browsers are supported:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
Email is also available via email desktop clients (Microsoft Outlook 2016 is recommended and supported by CCS) and mobile devices. You can find extensive information and support on the use of Office 365, by going to our Office 365 web pages [52].