Now, if after using the PWAs you’re missing the look, feel and tools of the desktop software, well, you still can’t install them directly on the Chromebook. The rest of the experience is the same as using the web versions. Since the PWA behaves like installed software, you can do things like pin it to the taskbar, get notifications, work offline and easily resize it. It is essentially a browser window but with the features of Microsoft Office mobile apps.

The install happens fast and in a matter of moments a window will open that looks exactly like the online version of Office 365. Also, if you only want a single app like Word or Outlook, the same install option in the address bar will appear when you point the browser to the specific apps. Click on it and it will pop open a prompt to install Office 365. It looks like a computer monitor with a downward pointing arrow. Once you’re signed in to Office 365 in Chrome, an Install icon will appear at the top right of the address bar. You can use any personal email you want for the account, and setting it up is a straightforward process: put in your email, set up a password, verify your email, and prove you’re not a robot. If you don’t have an Office account, you’ll need to create one. If you already have an Office365 Vietnam account, just sign as you normally would. Open the Chrome browser and go to, which is the landing page for Microsoft Office 365 online.

Here’s where to find them and install them so you can still use Office on a Chromebook. You can find Microsoft Office 365 PWAs including Outlook and OneDrive, and they work great on Chromebooks. They give you an app-like experience but with more features like offline use, the option to pin them to the taskbar, support for push notifications and updates and access to hardware features. Progressive web apps are like app versions of a website.

Microsoft word app for chromebook