Visio isn't included in the Office suite, but is sold as a stand-alone application. If you don't have Visio you can buy or try it now. Buy or try Visio. Only some versions of Visio include the desktop app. If you have Visio Plan 2 or a non-subscription version such as Visio Professional or Visio Standard , , or you can install and use the desktop app. If you have Visio Plan 1 the only way for you to access Visio is via the web app version. Select the Visio for the web tab below for information about how to access Visio this way.
Tip: If you're using Visio at work or school and not sure if you have a Visio Plan 1 or Visio Plan 2 license, see What Microsoft business product or license do I have?
Depending on your version, select the correct tab for how you want to access Visio. The steps below describe how to install the desktop app included with Visio Plan 2, and non-subscription versions of Visio Professional or Visio Standard , , or If you have Visio Plan 1 see the steps under the tab Visio for the web.
Note: Visio and Visio are now out of support. To install Visio a license needs to be associated with your Microsoft account or work or school account. Which account you use depends which version of Visio you have. Visio Professional or Standard Non-subscription version. Redeem a product key Didn't get one? If your product key is already linked to your Microsoft Account, skip to Step 2.
Go to office. Sign in with an existing or new Microsoft Account and enter your product key. Once Visio is associated with your Microsoft Account, you no longer need the product key.
It will always be linked to your account and you can re-download the app or manage your license from account. Visio Plan 2 Subscription version. Your work or school account should already have an assigned license for Visio Plan 2. Go on to Step 2. If you're unable to complete Step 2, contact your IT admin to get a Visio Plan 2 license assigned to you. Note: If you're the Microsoft admin responsible for assigning licenses, see Assign licenses to users and the Deployment guide for Visio.
Before you begin Make sure your PC meets the system requirements. The account you sign in with depends which version of Visio you have. Follow the steps for your version. Visio Professional or Standard Non-subscription versions.
Go to www. Sign in with the Microsoft account associated with your one-time purchase version of Visio. Note: If you're already signed in to office.
Forgot your account details? See I forgot the account I use with Office. In the account. Locate the version of Visio you want to install and select Install.
If you have multiple Office products you may have to scroll through the list of products associated with this Microsoft account. Tip: To install Visio in a different language, or to install the bit version, select the link Other options. Choose the language and bit version you want, and then select Install.
Note: If you're already signed in with a Microsoft account, you'll need to sign out and then sign in with the work or school account you use with your subscription, or right-click your browser in the task bar to start an in-private or incognito browser session.
If you set a different start page, go to admin. Find Visio from the list and choose your language and the bit or bit version, then select Install Visio.
If you have any other Office apps installed, make sure to select the same bit version for your Visio installation. What version of Office am I using? Tip: If Visio isn't listed as an install option under My Installs , it could mean you don't have a license. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site.
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