It will not activate if you did not purchase from dell or worse you erased the factory install. Note: Since December 16th 2016, if you purchase Microsoft Office with your Dell system, they are now sent as Digitial Delivery systems with the software loaded onto your system and ready for activation via the instructions our article How to Find and Activate Microsoft Office 2016 or 365 on your new Dell system.
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You have to add microsoft account then add the preinstalled office.
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It will not activate if you did not purchase from dell or worse you erased the factory install. Note: Since December 16th 2016, if you purchase Microsoft Office with your Dell system, they are now sent as Digitial Delivery systems with the software loaded onto your system and ready for activation via the instructions our article How to Find and Activate Microsoft Office 2016 or 365 on your new Dell system.
Activate Microsoft Office on your Dell Device
Activate Microsoft Office 2016 / 2019 / 365 After a Windows Reinstall or Hard Drive Replacement
Troubleshooting
Contact Microsoft if the Issue Persists
Microsoft Office Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Additional Resources