You can access Word either through Connections on the web or use the desktop Word app after logging in to a library computer.

For alumni and visitors, you may either make a free Microsoft 365 account or use Google Docs (see instructions below).

Students, faculty, and staff

Word access via web browser

1. Go to office.com
2. Type in your Webster email and password.
3. When on the Office home page, the left-hand side of the computer screen shows the different Office tools available to you. Click the Word icon.

Note the other Office tools available to you like PowerPoint, Excel, and your Webster email.

Word access via desktop

1. On the computer desktop, search for Word.
2. Click on the Word app.

Alumni and Visitors

Microsoft 365 

1. Go to the Microsoft 365 website. 
2. Select the Sign up for free button on the middle of the screen.
3. Enter your email and password to create an account.

Google Docs 

Go to google.com/docs and enter your Gmail username and password.

• If you need to create a Gmail account, here is a link to create a Google account.