Summary
Learn how to access Microsoft 365 online applications through your Northwood Tech account, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services.
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Overview
Northwood Tech provides access to Microsoft 365 online applications through your Northwood Tech account. These web-based applications allow you to access and work with Microsoft 365 services without installing the desktop applications on your computer.
This article explains how to access Microsoft 365 online applications and identifies applications that require a desktop application for full functionality.
Key Information
- Microsoft 365 online applications can be accessed through MyCampus.
- You must sign in using your Northwood Tech account.
- Available applications may vary depending on your account and licensing.
- Most Microsoft 365 applications can be accessed through a web browser.
📝 Note: Web versions of Microsoft 365 applications may not include all of the features available in the desktop versions.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
- An active Northwood Tech account
- Your Northwood Tech email address and MyCampus password
- A device with internet access
- A supported web browser
Instructions
Access Microsoft 365 Online Apps
- Go to https://www.northwoodtech.edu/.
- Click MyCampus.
- If prompted enter your MyCampus username and password.
- Click the Microsoft App Launcher in the upper left corner of the page.
- Select the Microsoft 365 application you want to use.
- Click Explore all your Apps, if the application you need isn't listed.
Microsoft 365 App Matrix
* Microsoft 365 availability: Applications and features may vary based on your Northwood Tech account type and assigned Microsoft 365 license. Some applications require additional licensing.
| Microsoft 365 App |
Web Version |
Desktop Version |
Included with Microsoft 365* |
Notes |
| Access |
❌ |
✅ Windows |
✅ |
Desktop database application |
| Clipchamp |
✅ |
✅ Windows |
✅ |
Video editing; features may vary by license |
| Excel |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Desktop version includes additional features |
| Forms |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Web-based |
| Lists |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Web-based |
| Loop |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Primarily web-based |
| OneDrive |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Desktop app syncs files with OneDrive |
| OneNote |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Web and desktop versions |
| Outlook |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Web and desktop versions |
| Power Apps |
✅ |
❌ |
⚠️ |
Licensing varies by app and environment |
| Power Automate |
✅ |
❌ |
⚠️ |
Licensing varies by workflow and connectors |
| Power BI |
✅ |
✅ Windows |
⚠️ |
Power BI Desktop requires Windows; licensing varies |
| PowerPoint |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Desktop version includes additional features |
| Planner |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Web-based |
| Project |
✅ |
✅ Windows |
⚠️ |
Project Desktop requires a qualifying license |
| SharePoint |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Web-based |
| Stream |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Video is integrated with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint |
| Sway |
✅ |
❌ |
✅ |
Web-based |
| Teams |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Web and desktop versions |
| To Do |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Also available on mobile devices |
| Visio |
✅ |
✅ Windows |
⚠️ |
Web and desktop versions require different licensing |
| Word |
✅ |
✅ Windows / Mac |
✅ |
Desktop version includes additional features |
Legend: ✅ Available ⚠️ Additional licensing may be required ❌ Not available