I want to install microsoft office on my mac - do i defrag?

i currently have microsoft office on my macbook pro, but i bought a legitimate copy of the newest microsoft office
do i de-install my current software and then im assuming the new software will tell me what to do..
i used to have a pc, and i dont know anyone with a mac who knows whether i will need to "de-frag" my harddrive before i install my new software.
please help, im technically challenged

No need to defrag your hard drive under Mac OSX.
Remember to keep 20% of your hard drive free. OSX will take care of defrag itself.

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