Installing Microsoft Visio Plan 2 License

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.

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 <-block _nghost-ng-c1979651697="">www.office.com (or <-block _nghost-ng-c1979651697="">microsoft365.com).

• 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. On the left-hand sidebar (or the main dashboard), select Apps & devices.

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). If they don't match, the installer will throw an error.

• 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.

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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 <-block _nghost-ng-c1979651697="">Visio Web App or run a Windows virtual machine.

• Web Access: Even without the desktop app installed, you can start diagramming immediately by going to <-block _nghost-ng-c1979651697="">visio.office.com.