Purchase from Microsoft: The most straightforward way to get a legitimate copy of Microsoft Office is to purchase it directly from Microsoft's official website or through authorized retailers.
Subscription-based (Microsoft 365): Consider subscribing to Microsoft 365. This subscription offers access to the latest versions of Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access, for a monthly or annual fee.
Step 1: Download ODT from Microsoft.
Step 2: Edit the configuration.xml file to include only apps you want (e.g., Word, Excel). For Microsoft Office 2013 and 2019
Example configuration.xml for Office 2019 (only Word, Excel, PowerPoint):
<Configuration>
<Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2019">
<Product ID="ProPlus2019Volume" PIDKEY="Your-Product-Key">
<Language ID="en-us" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Access" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Outlook" />
<ExcludeApp ID="OneNote" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Publisher" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Skype for Business" />
</Product>
</Add>
</Configuration>
Step 3: Run setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
→ Result: Installed size ~700 MB instead of 3+ GB. Purchase from Microsoft : The most straightforward way
https://setup.office.com/ (sign in, enter key if you have one)If you want a direct download from Microsoft for archiving or offline installation:
Office 2019 Professional Plus (Volume License):
From Microsoft VLSC – file name example:
SW_DVD5_Office_Professional_Plus_2019_64Bit_English_MLF_X21-96419.ISO they force C2R streaming via setup.office.com.
Office 2013 Professional Plus:
SW_DVD5_Office_Professional_Plus_2013_64Bit_English_MLF_X18-55285.ISO
These ISOs can be mounted and installed with a MAK or KMS host key (volume licensing only – not for individual home users).
For retail copies, Microsoft no longer offers direct ISO downloads; they force C2R streaming via setup.office.com.