I need an older version of Office to run on my MAC

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I need an older version of Office to run on my MAC

Henry Veenhoven 20

My MAC is 2014 and my OS is Big Sur 11.7.11. I have renewed my Microsoft Office 365 but this newer version is not supported onmy MAC, can you send me a link to an older version so i can continue to use Word

Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-08T14:24:42.95+00:00

Just a note that this particular limitation on Office for Mac is imposed by Apple, not Microsoft.

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Charles Kenyon 171.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-10-08T14:24:42.95+00:00

Just a note that this particular limitation on Office for Mac is imposed by Apple, not Microsoft.

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If your OS is above version 12 but below 14, your office products can be functional, but Microsoft no longer maintains or updates that version. In this scenario, you can install the older downgraded version.

However, if your macOS is below 12, your scenario, Office products will now enter reduced functionality mode. In other words, the OS is too old to receive the licensing update the Office now requires. Installing an older version will not work for this scenario.

This is an update that occurred on July 13th and Microsoft shared it here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/update-microsoft-365-or-office-on-your-macos-or-ios-device-f418ae5d-bb5f-4078-b3d9-9340f5dd084e?apid=ets

If your device cannot update its OS to at least 12, your options will be: Use the web version or an alternative like LibreOffice. And you want to cancel your subscriptions.