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Can You Install Only Microsoft Word from Office 2013?
Question details
The user wants to know if it is possible to install Microsoft Word by itself without installing the rest of the Microsoft Office 2013 suite applications.
- Product
- Microsoft Office 2013
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to save disk space or strictly needing only the Word application during an Office suite installation.
- Observed behavior
- The standard Microsoft Office 2013 installer forces an 'all or nothing' installation, preventing users from selecting only Word.
Note that Microsoft Office 2013 has officially reached its end of support, meaning it no longer receives necessary security updates or bug fixes.
Understand Office Suite Installation Limitations
Standard Office 2013 suites do not allow for the custom installation of a single application like Word.
Microsoft's standard installation for Office 2013 (and newer versions like 2016 and 2019) is designed to install the entire suite at once.
Because of this architecture, you cannot selectively install just Microsoft Word from a standard Office suite installer. It is an all-or-nothing process.
Check if you have a standard Office 2013 suite installer. If you are using the standard installer, you must proceed with installing all included applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook together.
Use Word for the Web or Purchase a Standalone Version
If you strictly only need Microsoft Word, you can use the free web version or purchase a standalone license.
Use WPS Office as a Lightweight, Free Word Alternative
If you only need a powerful word processor and want to avoid installing a massive, outdated Office suite, WPS Office is the perfect solution. It offers a lightweight experience with an advanced Writer application that is fully compatible with Microsoft Word formats.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Click the download button on the official WPS website to get the free WPS Office installer.
- 2. Install the software: Run the lightweight installer on your PC or Mac, which completes much faster and takes up less space than older Microsoft Office suites.
- 3. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Writer from your desktop or start menu to immediately begin creating, editing, and saving your Word documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I selectively install apps in Office 2016 or Office 2019?
No. Just like Office 2013, standard versions of Office 2016 and Office 2019 install the entire suite at once. You cannot choose to install only Word or only Excel.
How can I save disk space if I have to install the whole Office suite?
If you are restricted by local storage space, consider using Word for the Web which requires no local installation, or switch to a lightweight desktop alternative like WPS Office.
Is it safe to continue using Office 2013?
Microsoft officially ended extended support for Office 2013 on April 11, 2023. Continuing to use it may expose your computer to security vulnerabilities since it no longer receives updates.
