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How to Find Microsoft Office Apps in Windows 10, 8, or 7: Easy Steps

If you’re unsure how to locate your Microsoft Office applications on Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7, follow these simple steps:

How to Find Office Apps on Windows 10:

Method 1: Click on Start and type the name of the application you need, such as Word or Excel. The search will open automatically as you type. From the search outcome, click on the application to launch it.

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Method 2: Click on Start and then select All apps. For Office 2016, scroll down until you find the Office application name, like Excel. For Office 2013, locate the Microsoft Office 2013 group, where you’ll find individual applications.

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Tip: Speed up access to Office applications by pinning them to your Start screen or taskbar. Right-click on each application’s name and choose either Pin to Start or Pin to Taskbar.

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How to Find Office Apps on Windows 8:

Method 1: On the Start screen, type the name of the application you want, such as Word or Excel. The search function will open automatically, and you can click on the application in the search results to launch it.

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Note: Office applications won’t appear by searching for “Office,” so search for each app individually.

Method 2: Swipe upwards or tap the arrow located at the bottom part of the Start screen to display all available applications. You may need to scroll left or right to locate the Microsoft Office group.

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Tips: Pin Office applications to the Start screen or taskbar for quicker access. Right-click on each application’s name and choose either Pin to Start or Pin to Taskbar.

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How to Pin Office Apps on Windows 7:

Method 1: Access the Start menu and input the name of the desired application, like Word or Excel, into the Search programs and files box. Once done, select the application from the search results to proceed.

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Method 2: Navigate to the Start menu and then choose “All Programs” to display a comprehensive list of your installed applications.

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Scroll down to find the Microsoft Office group.

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Tip: Pin Office applications to the Start menu or taskbar for faster access. o expedite access to the applications, right-click on the name of each application and select either “Pin to Taskbar” or “Pin to Start Menu.”

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