What is Microsoft 365?

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More than just Microsoft Office!

Microsoft 365 is a set of productivity tools dedicated to making communicating, collaborating, and sharing of ideas easier for all UT Austin faculty, staff, and students.

Microsoft 365 combines applications like Excel and Word with services like Teams and OneDrive to enable you to create and share content from anywhere. Most applications are offered at no cost, while certain applications, including Visio and Project Online, require additional licensing. 

Microsoft 365 services and applications are available to current or future university faculty and staff, as well as current students. Throughout this sit you an find knowledge articles, and tools to help you learn how to use Microsoft 365 applications and services.

Which Tool When?

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Having trouble finding which Microsoft 365 application will help you accomplish your goal? Look no further!

Tools for Anyone, Anywhere!

Centralized Organization

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Store documents, videos, files, emails, and more in a centralized location for easy work and access 

Connect Anywhere on Any Device

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Collaborate in real time with others, even across different devices 

Simplified Collaboration

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Create groups and teams to make sharing and managing collaboration easier 

Make the Most of Microsoft 365

Learn which applications you have access to and how you can use them.

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Staff

Find tools that meet the unique needs of your work style and your group. Share and coauthor files, use group email, send messages by Teams chat, and create online meetings to collaborate with anyone, anywhere.

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Faculty

Create collaborative classrooms and connect with students and faculty with Microsoft 365 productivity tools.

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Students

Learn more about how you can connect with classmates, share research, collaborate on projects, and more.

Collaborate with Everyone

Find tools that meet the unique needs of your group and work style. Share and coauthor files, use group email, team chat, and online meetings to collaborate with anyone, anywhere.

Modern Classroom Organizations

Create collaborative classrooms and connect with Microsoft 365 productivity tools.