Software
Microsoft Office Suite
SFU retirees can use the "educational A1" cloud-based Microsoft Office suite for free. The apps included are: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, & Teams.
NOTE: Desktop versions are not available — just the cloud-based version in a web browser, which is quite limited in functionality.
Advantage: you can access, store, and work on your files from anywhere using a web browser.
Limitations: power users may not find the web-based functionality sufficient. If more advanced features are needed, the solution is to purchase a MS Office subscription that allows for desktop installation and use. External accounts (gmail, telus, shaw, etc.) will not work with the free SFU-licensed version.
Retirees must use their lifetime SFU computing accounts to gain access to the free SFU-licensed version.
The information from the university that you need to get started is here: /information-systems/services/software/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-apps/microsoft-office.html
It is important to do the indicated steps in sequence and pay attention to wait times between the steps:
- sign up
- wait for a setup to complete
- go back to the above page and log in.
If you need help using the service, contact the help points indicated in the above web link.