Processes in Microsoft 365 for setting up Office apps, redeeming product keys, and activating licenses.
For macOS 13 (Ventura), Office 2019 for Mac can still be installed by using an older Office for Mac installer package instead of the current one that requires macOS 14 or later.
Use one of these supported installer packages for Office for Mac on older macOS versions:
- Download an Office 2019–compatible suite installer
- Office 2019 for Mac (perpetual/one-time purchase):
- Use the Office 2019 for Mac Installer:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=525133
- Use the Office 2019 for Mac Installer:
- Alternatively, for volume-license style products (if applicable to the license):
- Office LTSC for Mac 2021 / 2024 installer (same package, activation determines features):
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2244846
- Office LTSC for Mac 2021 / 2024 installer (same package, activation determines features):
- Office 2019 for Mac (perpetual/one-time purchase):
- Or download individual Office 2019 apps for Mac
- Word:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=525134 - Excel:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=525135 - PowerPoint:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=525136 - Outlook:
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=525137
- Word:
- Install Office on macOS 13
- After downloading the appropriate installer package:
- Open Finder → Downloads and double-click the
.pkginstaller. - Select Continue on the first screen.
- Review and Agree to the license agreement.
- Choose the install options and click Continue.
- Click Install, enter the Mac login password if prompted, then Install Software.
- When installation completes, click Close.
- Open Finder → Downloads and double-click the
- After downloading the appropriate installer package:
- Activate with the existing Office 2019 license
- Open Launchpad → Microsoft Word.
- In the What’s New window, select Get Started and sign in with the same Microsoft account used to redeem/purchase Office 2019 in 2021 so the perpetual license can activate the installation.
If the installer from the account portal insists on macOS 14 or later, bypass that by using the direct Office 2019 for Mac installer links above, which are suitable for older macOS versions such as Ventura (macOS 13).
References:
- Microsoft Office activation and the Mac App Store
- Deployment options for admins for Office for Mac
- Download and install or reinstall Office 2021, Office 2019, or Office 2016
- Unsupported operating system error when installing Office
- How to download Microsoft office (not 365) to MacOS Venture 13.7.8 - Microsoft Q&A