
If you’re on an unsupported version of macOS, your Office apps will still work but you would no longer receive any updates including security updates. What if I don't update macOS to a supported version? Learn more about the latest macOS releases. The October 2022 update (16.66) is the last build to support macOS Catalina 10.15. Note that new installs of Microsoft 365 for Mac also requires macOS Big Sur 11 or later. Upgrading your operating system to macOS Big Sur 11 or later will allow Office updates to be delivered for your apps. If you continue with an older version of macOS, your Office apps will still work, but you'll no longer receive any updates including security updates. Open Finder and select Applications in the sidebar.įind the Office app you want and double-click to open it.Starting with the November 2022 update (16.67) macOS Big Sur 11 or later is required receive updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Defender. What to try if you can't install or activate Office 2016 for Mac Launch an Office app On the next screen, choose an appearance for your Office installation, select Continue, and then select the Start Using Word button to open the app and complete the Office 2016 for Mac activation. Select Allow or Always Allow to continue.

On the Sign in to Activate Office screen, select Sign In, and then enter your work or school account.Īfter you sign in, you may see an alert asking for permission to access the Microsoft identity stored in your Keychain.

Review the Word 2016 for Mac What's New screen, and then select Get started. On the first installation screen, select Continue to begin the installation process.Įnter your Mac login password to complete the installation.Īfter Office 2016 for Mac is installed, Word 2016 for Mac opens so you can activate Office and confirm your subscription. Once the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads, and double-click Microsoft_Office_2016_Installer.pkg.

On the Software page, under Install Office 2016 for Mac, select Install to begin downloading the installer package. Go to Settings > Office 365 Settings > Software. Sign in to Office 365, at, select Office365 from the quicklink section.
