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How to regain access to edit documents after not paying license for months.

Vicenzo Salvador Novella 0 Reputation points
2026-03-18T14:49:48.22+00:00

I forgot to pay my license for Microsoft for 2 months and now I can only visualize my documents. Its been 48 hours since I renewed my Microsoft 365 license but the permission to edit has not return. I have also tried to put the payment on automatic but without success.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | MacOS
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  1. EmilyS726 223.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-18T15:24:29.26+00:00

    Hello, Please use the instruction here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/how-to-remove-office-license-files-on-a-mac-b032c0f6-a431-4dad-83a9-6b727c03b193 Download and run the license removal tool to clear the cached expired license, then try again and see if you can use your office apps.

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