Sharing programs among several user accounts

Hi,
I've just bought my first mac mini and I've setup several user accounts for my family members. For myself I created an admin account
Among others I've bought Microsoft Office, these programs are visible on my account, but not on the other accounts.
How can I make these programs available on all accounts?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Twan

Log into the account which has access to them, control-click their Dock icons, move them to the Applications folder at the top level of the drive if needed, and open them in the other accounts.
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