Is Microsoft Office professional 2024 purchased now upgraded to 2026 next fall

Question

I currently own Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for the Mac, but I need full Visual Basic capabilities, so I need to purchase Microsoft Office Professional 2024. If I purchase Office Professional 2024 now, is it upgradable next fall when you upgrade the Office suite?

Answer 1

Hi AWT,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum with your question regarding Microsoft Office Professional.

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and 2024 are perpetual, standalone licenses. This means they are not part of the subscription-based Microsoft 365 service and do not include automatic upgrades to future versions. If you purchase Office Professional 2024 now, it will remain that version permanently. When Microsoft releases a new version in the future, such as a 2025 or 2026 edition, you would need to purchase that separately if you wish to upgrade.

For full details on licensing terms, upgrade policies, and product rights, you can review the Microsoft Software License Terms included with your purchase or visit the official Microsoft Licensing site: https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms.

If your primary need is ongoing access to the latest Office features and full Visual Basic capabilities, you may want to consider Microsoft 365, which provides continuous updates and upgrades as part of the subscription.

Hopefully my response gives you some useful direction toward fixing this.

Answer 2

This will be a single, standalone version, not a volume-licensed version. Where would I find the specific terms?

Answer 3

If you purchase Microsoft Office Professional 2024 now, it is indeed possible to upgrade to the next version when it becomes available, such as Office Professional 2026. However, the specific details regarding upgrade eligibility can depend on the licensing terms and conditions applicable to your purchase. Typically, volume licensed versions allow for upgrades, but it's advisable to check the specific terms associated with your version to confirm this.

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References:

• Update history for Office LTSC 2024 and Office 2024
• Overview of Office for Mac (for admins and IT Pros)