Chromebooks use a different operating system than Windows or MacOS, called ChromeOS that make it difficult to run Microsoft Office. In addition, if you are using an HCC Chromebook, you may not be able to install programs. However, as a student, you have access to Microsoft Office 365 which is provided by HCC. It includes a cloud-based version of Office complete with Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online. You can read more about this valuable resource a the link below.
You can also use your Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, or any other online program you can normally access from a web browser on an HCC Chromebook.
However, if you have your own Chromebook, this link explains how to install and run Microsoft Office to your Chromebook: Install Microsoft Office
