Productivity 6 min readUpdated 5 Aug 2026
How to Use Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoft 365 Personal gives you the full desktop Office apps plus 1TB of OneDrive storage. This guide covers installing it correctly and the features that matter for students, freelancers and small offices in Pakistan.
Written by Pak Tools Store Editorial Team · Reviewed by Pak Tools Store Support · Published 5 Aug 2026 · Updated 5 Aug 2026
Step 1 — Install the apps
- 1Order Microsoft 365 Personal from Pak Tools Store and receive access details on WhatsApp.
- 2Sign in at office.com with the provided account.
- 3Choose Install apps to download the Office installer for Windows or macOS.
- 4Run the installer, then open Word once and confirm the account shows an active subscription.
Step 2 — Set up OneDrive properly
- Sign in to the OneDrive app with the same account to unlock the 1TB storage
- Turn on folder backup for Desktop and Documents so work is never lost
- Use Files On-Demand to keep files in the cloud without filling your drive
- AutoSave in Word and Excel only works for files stored in OneDrive
Step 3 — Features worth learning
- Excel: PivotTables, XLOOKUP and conditional formatting for reporting
- Word: Styles and a table of contents for clean thesis and proposal formatting
- PowerPoint: Designer for automatic slide layouts
- Outlook: rules and categories to keep client mail organised
- Version history in OneDrive to restore an earlier draft
Troubleshooting
- "Product deactivated" message: sign out of all Office apps and sign back in with the subscription account
- Wrong account signed in: File → Account → Sign out, then sign in again
- Install stuck: pause OneDrive sync and disable antivirus scanning temporarily during install
- Still unresolved: contact Pak Tools Store support on WhatsApp for warranty support
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft 365 Personal work offline?
Yes. The desktop apps work offline; files sync to OneDrive when you reconnect.
How much storage comes with Microsoft 365 Personal?
1TB of OneDrive cloud storage is included with the Personal plan.
Can I install Office on more than one device?
Microsoft 365 Personal allows installation across your devices with the same account, signed in one user at a time per the plan terms.