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Here is the step-by-step process for using the ODT:
The ODT is officially designed to create offline installation packages, making it the gold standard for the scenarios listed above.
Create a configuration.xml file to specify which apps (Word, Excel, etc.) and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) you want.
Set this to 64 for modern systems, or 32 for legacy compatibility.
This is where the "exclusive" capability of Office 365 comes into play: The Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and the Offline Installer.
Inside this folder, you will find a setup.exe file and several sample .xml configuration files. Step 2: Create Your Exclusive XML Configuration File
Run the downloaded .exe and extract its contents directly into your newly created C:\ODT folder. Step 2: Generate Your Configuration File You must tell the tool exactly what to download.
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To download and install the Office 365 offline installer, follow these steps:
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