How do I install software (specifically Office for Mac) on a MacBook Air?

Probably the easiest way to do it without involving additional hardware is to download the software from Microsoft's Office website, and then "authorize" the program with the code accompanting the software you already bought, or will buy.

Some sales outlets only sell the registration authorization code, and rely completely on customers downloading the actual program.

As far as other software (or even MS Office), you have a couple of other options.

1) Buy an external CD/DVD unit. I use Apple's Superdrive external ($79.00)

2) Use/share the optical drive of another computer using "Remote Disc". Described here in an Apple Support document.

hi, could you please give the link for this download? i've got the authorisation code and have been looking for the link for the past hour on the website but can't find it

Q7: How do I activate?

A7: To activate the product, follow these steps:

1. Launch application and click Enter your product key.
2. Review the Software License Agreement and click Continue.
3. You must agree to Software License Agreement. Click Continue.
4. Enter your product key and click Activate. The Activation Wizard automatically contacts the Microsoft licensing servers through your Internet connection. When you activate the product by using the Internet, the product key is sent to Microsoft through an encrypted transfer. If you decide to activate the product through the Internet and you are not already connected, the wizard alerts you that there is no connection. Click either Activate by Phone or Activate later. Note Do not lose the product key. Keep the packaging, or note the number. Keep the number information in a safe location. Your product key is a unique sequence of 25 letters and numbers divided into groups of 5. If you purchased a box with a DVD: The product is located on the back of the Office for Mac DVD sleeve. If you purchase through a web site: The product key is sent to you in email with the title Microsoft Office for Mac – Order Confirmation”
5. If the activation is successful, you receive the following message: Your copy of <product title> is now activated.

If for any reason the Activation fails, click Activate by phone. Select your location and then dial the phone number on the screen. For example, for United States: 1866-825-4797 or United Kingdom: (44)-(203)-147-4930. You can telephone an Activation Center to obtain the help of a customer service representative and activate the product. Telephone activation might take longer than activation through the Internet. You should be at the computer when you call. Additionally, you should have your software product key. When you select this option, the Activation Wizard generates an Installation ID. You musy have this Installation ID to activate the product by telephone.

Important When you telephone the Activation Center, you are prompted to read the Installation ID numbers.

Note Activation Center numbers are not listed for all locations in this article because telephone contact numbers vary by license and also by country or region. The Activation Wizard gives you the number to telephone the Activation Center.

thanks so much.

i realised that you have to first download the trial though, and then enter the product key but props to you

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