How do you check MS Office 2010 is activated or not?

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Before you can start using Microsoft Office 2010, you will be required to activate your product via the Internet or telephone. If you do not activate Office 2010, you may have limited access to features when attempting to use the product.

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Launch the Microsoft Office 2010 application on your computer.
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Click on “File” and point to “Help.”
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Click on “Activate Product Key.” The Activation Wizard will display on-screen.
- If “Activate Product Key” is not displayed under “Help,” your software has already been activated, and no further action is needed.
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Select the option to activate Microsoft Office 2010 online using the Internet.
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Follow the steps in the online Activation Wizard to register and activate your product. You may be required to enter the product key, as well as your name and contact information. The product key is comprised of 25 characters, and may be printed on the receipt or packaging associated with Microsoft Office 2010.[1]

1
Launch the Microsoft Office 2010 application on your computer.
2
Click on “File” and point to “Help.”
3
Click on “Activate Product Key.” The Activation Wizard will display on-screen.
- If “Activate Product Key” is not displayed under “Help,” your software has already been activated, and no further action is needed.
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Select the option to activate Microsoft Office 2010 by telephone.
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Select your country or region. Microsoft will provide you with the telephone number for the Activation Center in your region.
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Call the telephone number provided to reach the Activation Center.
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Enter the installation ID at the prompt, which will be displayed on your screen in the Activation Wizard.
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Enter the product key, and any other relevant information as instructed by the telephone prompts.
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Write down the confirmation ID provided to you by the Activation Center.
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Type your confirmation ID into the fields provided at the bottom of the Activation Wizard.
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Press “Enter.” Microsoft Office 2010 will now be activated.[2]

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If you do not have the product key for Microsoft Office 2010, you must contact the seller to obtain the product key. For example, if you purchased Office 2010 from a retail store, you must contact Microsoft Support for a copy of the product key at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/office-2010; if you purchased the product from an online store, you must contact the online store directly to obtain the product key.[3]
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Microsoft Office 2010 has been discontinued. While it will continue to function, it is recommended that you upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft office.[4]
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How do I check if my Microsoft Office is activated?

Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 must be activated before you can redeem and activate Microsoft Office 2019, 2021, or 365. To check the activation status in Windows 10 or 11, select the Start button. Select Settings icon. Select Update & Security, and then select Activation.

How can I check when my Microsoft Office 2010 expires?

Support for Office 2010 ended on October 13, 2020 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates. Tip: Not sure what version of Office you have? See Find details for other versions of Office to help you determine what version you're currently running.

What happens if MS Office 2010 is not activated?

What happens if you don't activate Office 2010. If you don't activate your software, eventually Office 2010 switches to Reduced Functionality mode where it lets you open files to view them but not edit them. You can still activate by going to File > Help > Activate Product Key.