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Microsoft Office

To complete SAM Project assignments, you must use the correct installed or online version of Microsoft Office® for the assigned project type.

Cengage regularly updates SAM to remain current with Microsoft® updates and the evolving learning needs of students and instructors.

SAM 365 and 365/2021 Projects

Windows® 10 or later
Microsoft 365® subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home, Premium, or University
macOS™ 10.14 or later
Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home/Student

Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the desktop version of Office.

SAM 2019 Projects

Windows 10 or later
Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2019 Home, Premium, or University
macOS 10.14 or later
Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2019 Home/Student

Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the desktop version of Office.

SAM 2019 Projects for Office Online

Requires a supported browser, but no other installation or subscription.

Note Some project steps are different on Microsoft Office for Mac and include Mac Hints for students.

Language Setting

The computer's region must be set to English (US).