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Getting Started

Microsoft Visio is only available on Windows operating systems. Mac users should use the steps below to get started. Windows users can continue to the download and install instructions.
Note: Microsoft Visio is a .exe software that requires administrative access to install. If you do not have admin access on your device or cannot access a device with admin access, contact your instructor.

Guidance for Mac Users

Mac users will need to complete additional steps before installing Microsoft Visio because it is only Windows-compatible. Free virtualization options are provided and all students can install Windows 10 or 11 for free as well.

Note: If you have already installed a virtualization option and the Windows 10 or 11 operating systems on your Mac, you can skip these steps and start with downloading and installing Microsoft Visio.

  1. Install a Virtualization Tool: Install a virtualization tool on your Mac device to mimic a Windows environment. Virtualization partitions your device's hard drive, allowing you to have multiple virtual environments on your Mac; doing this will let you run Windows 10 or 11 and Windows-only software. A list of recommended virtualization options is available on the ERAU Worldwide Computer Requirements: Mac Users page.
  2. Install Windows 10 or 11 OS: Open the virtualized environment and install the Windows 10 or 11 operating system. Windows 10 or 11 is free to download from the ERAU WebStore. To find more information on downloading and installing Windows 10 or 11, visit the ERAU Worldwide Computer Requirements: Mac Users page.
  3. Download and Install Microsoft Visio: Once you have a Windows environment on your Mac device, complete the steps in the menu to download and install Microsoft Visio.
If you follow the instructions and are still not able to download or install the software, visit the Support page.

Download Microsoft Visio

The Microsoft Visio software is included with the university's Microsoft licensing but needs to be downloaded separately from other Office 365 products. Follow the instructions below to download Microsoft Visio.

Note: Microsoft Visio is a .exe software that requires administrative access to install. If you do not have admin access on your device or cannot access a device with admin access, contact your instructor.

Step 1

Locate Sign In

Locate Azure Dev Tools with Sign In button outlined and arrowed

Navigate to Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching and select Sign In.

Step 2

Sign In

Microsoft Sign In prompt, email field outlined with next button arrowed and outlined

If prompted, enter your ERAU email address, then select Next.

Note: You may also be prompted to sign into ERNIE.

Step 3

Terms & Conditions

I Agree to terms box checked and outlined followed by the Accept terms button arrowed

Agree to the Terms by selecting the checkbox and select Accept terms.

Note: You may be asked to verify your academic status before continuing. Fill out the requested information and follow the prompts to continue.

Step 4

Locate Program

Locate Software button outlined and arrowed to from Azure Menu

Select Software from the Learning Resources menu.

Step 5

Select Program

Search box outlined and arrowed lettered A then Visio Professional 2019 outlined and arrowed lettered B

A. Type Visio into the search bar.
B. Locate and select Visio Professional 2021. A side panel fly-out will appear.

Step 6

Download

Download Visio Professional 2019 download button outlined and arrowed

Select Download in the fly-out to download the executable file.

Note: Some users may see a General URL button instead. If so, select it, then copy and paste the URL in your browser to download the executable.

Step 7

Finish Download

View Key button outlined and arrowed lettered A, followed by Product key field outlined copy icon arrowed lettered B

To install the software, you will need the product key. In the fly-out side panel for downloading the program:
A. Select View Key
B. Copy () the Product key - save this number for later, as you'll need it to install the software

You're now ready to install Microsoft Project! Visit the 2. Install section on this page to continue.

Download Microsoft Visio

Follow the instructions below to install Microsoft Visio.

Note: Microsoft Visio is a .exe software that requires administrative access to install. If you do not have admin access on your device or cannot access a device with admin access, contact your instructor.

Step 1

Locate Downloaded file

Open the downloaded .iso drive file. This is equivalent to having a physical CD copy of the software.

Step 2

Install Download

Setup.exe file numbered 1 in file explorer

Select the Setup.exe file. The installation will automatically begin.

Step 3

Installing Workspace

Follow the prompts in the install window. Once Microsoft Visio is installed, open the software.

Step 4

Account

I don't want to sign in or create an account link outlined and arrowed to

In the sign-in screen, select Enter Product Key.

Step 5

Activate

Enter office product key and select Activate Office

Paste the product key (copied from the Download section) and select Activate Office.

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This page was last updated January 22, 2025