Installing the Visio desktop app is fairly straightforward once the license is assigned, but the download link is tucked away in the "Apps & devices" section of your Microsoft 365 portal rather than the main "Install Office" button.
Here is the step-by-step process to get it running:
1. Access the Microsoft 365 Portal
- Go to m365.louisiana.edu.
- Sign in with the work or school account that holds your Visio Plan 2 license.
2. Locate the Visio Download
Because Visio Plan 2 is a standalone subscription, it usually doesn't bundle with the standard "Microsoft 365 Apps" download.
- In the top-right corner, click the Install and more button (sometimes labeled Install Office).
- Select Install Microsoft 365 apps or Other install options.
- This will take you to your My Account page.
3. Install the Desktop App
- Look through the list of available software. You should see Visio listed there.
- Select your language and choose the 64-bit or 32-bit version.
Tip: You should choose the bit version that matches your current Office installation (usually 64-bit).
- Click Install Visio.
4. Run the Installer
- Once the file downloads, open it (it will likely be named
Setup.exe or similar).
- Follow the on-screen prompts. Once finished, you will see a message saying "You're all set! Visio is installed now."
- You can find the app by searching "Visio" in your Windows Start menu.
Troubleshooting & Tips
- License Not Visible: If you don't see Visio under "Apps & devices," your license might not be fully synced yet. Try logging out and back in, or contact your IT admin to confirm the license was assigned to your specific user profile.
- Mac Users: Microsoft Visio Plan 2 does not have a desktop application for macOS. You can only use the or run a Windows virtual machine.
- Web Access: Even without the desktop app installed, you can start diagramming immediately by going to visio.office.com.