Activate Office 2016 for Mac

Question

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Hi,

I have changed new device and have Microsoft office 2016 (life time license) for Mac. I have installed microsoft 2016 on new mac on my new device. It asking me to activate. the office but I am unable to activate the office 2016 Mac. no option available to activate.

I need help as tech support is not available. the above steps are not achievable. I need help

Regards,

Nadia

Answer 1

!) you have to uninstall the pre-installed O365 Family trial first.

2. then in your MS Account you need to de-actiave the old install before you can then install on the new https://office.com/myaccount

Answer 2

See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-to-try-if-you-can-t-install-or-activate-office-for-mac-5efba2b4-b1e6-4e5f-bf3c-6ab945d03dea.