I am unable to download Microsoft 365 on my Apple desktop with macOS Monterey 12.7.6

Question

I am trying to download Microsoft 356 on my Mac desktop and the installer is giving me an error message that it requires OS14 or later. But my system is stating that my "Mac is up to date -MacOS Monterey 12.7.6"

Answer 1

Hello !

The latest version of Office that works on macOS Monterey is 16.88. You can download it here : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac
It's the one from August 13, 2024.

Click on the link to download it, download the .pkg file, install it, and launch any Office app. You'll be asked to log in : use your Microsoft account.
Once done, you should be good to go.

Please let me know if you have any other question !

Answer 2

If you are unable to download Microsoft 365 on your Mac with macOS Monterey 12.7.6 due to the installer requiring macOS 14 or later, you may still be able to activate an older version of Office that is compatible with your current operating system. Microsoft supports only the three most recent versions of macOS, so it's advisable to install an older version of Office that can run on Monterey. You can activate it using your existing Office license.

For more detailed guidance, you might want to refer to articles that explain how to download and activate an installer for your version of macOS.

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References:

• Most Recent Office You Can Run - Best Practices