Sorrel,
If you do not have Internet connectivity, or you choose not to activate Office by using the Internet, you can select the “Activate by using the telephone” option. To activate the product this way, follow these steps:
1) Start any Office program.
2) In the “Office Activation Wizard”, click the “Activate by using the telephone” option, and then click Next
3) Read the “Microsoft Office Privacy Policy” page, and then click “Next”.
Note You are not required to read the Microsoft Office Privacy Policy to continue these steps in Microsoft Office 2007. A link to the Microsoft Office Privacy Policy is provided so that you can read it at any time.
4) In the “Select your location” list, select a country or region. Call the telephone number that is listed on line 2. The customer service agent will ask you for the installation ID and will give you a confirmation ID in return. Type the confirmation ID in the boxes provided.
5) Click “Next”.
6) On the “Activation Complete” page, click “Finish”.
Please reference the following KB Article should you have any problems http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903275/en-us. Here you will find links for various resolutions which you may encounter. Also reference the following site for various telephone activation centers: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326851. Please re-post here should you need further assistance. Thank you and have a great day!
Thank you
Stephen Holm
OGA Forum Manager