PowerPoint

PowerPoint is included in Microsoft Office. There are two ways to use Office: in the cloud by accessing Office.com on a browser, or by installing the apps (PowerPoint included) locally on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five mobile devices.

AVAILABLE TO: Faculty | Students | Staff

FUNDING: University

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Highlights

  • Work anywhere, anytime and across virtually any device by installing Office 365 on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five mobile devices
  • Stay current with automatic updates and releases for Office 365
  • Access to unlimited secure cloud-based file storage and sharing

Applicability

This offer is available for free for all students, faculty, and staff with a valid UIC NetID and common password. You must install Office 365 before you can use the software. Once you leave the University, your Microsoft Office 365 subscription will end, however you may enroll in other available consumer or commercial offers at that time.

Accessibility

PowerPoint offers accessibility features that allows users to easily navigate and read the PowerPoint web interface. The web interface supports screen readers for all available creator and viewer interfaces. The web interface also support keyboard access, allowing you to use the tab key to access all available functions. All sessions fully support adding and displaying captions. For additional information on PowerPoint’s accessibility features, please visit PowerPoint’s Accessibility Conformance Report (WCAG Edition).

To install PowerPoint software follow these steps:

1- Visit the UIC Office 365 Portal.

2- Enter your @uic.edu email address.

3- On the next page sign in with your @uic.edu email address and common password.

4- Select your language if prompted.

 

5- Click Install Now to begin installing.

6- Return to the Office 365 portal and click on the OneDrive block to setup your OneDrive space.

Detailed instructions can be found here.

You will need your @uic.edu email address and common password to sign in. If you don’t have your login information or have trouble, contact consult@uic.edu for assistance.