I want to use microsoft word on my new apple MacBook M5 Max

Question

download word software for apple silicon MacBook pro

Answer 1

Microsoft Word runs natively on Apple silicon (including newer M‑series chips) as part of Microsoft 365 or Office for Mac. No separate “Apple silicon” download is needed.

To download and install Word (via Microsoft 365 or Office) on an Apple silicon MacBook Pro:

1. Go to the Microsoft 365/Office portal (such as office.com) and sign in with the Microsoft account that has the Microsoft 365 or Office license.
2. Start the download for Microsoft 365 or Office for Mac.
3. After the download finishes, open Finder > Downloads and double‑click the installer package (for example, Microsoft Office installer.pkg).
4. On the first screen, select Continue.
5. Review the license agreement, select Continue, then Agree.
6. Choose how to install (entire suite or specific apps via Customize) and select Continue.
7. Confirm disk space or change the install location, then select Install.
8. Enter the Mac login password when prompted and select Install Software.
9. When installation completes, select Close.

To activate Word on the Mac:

1. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock.
2. Select Microsoft Word.
3. In the What’s New window, select Get Started and follow the prompts to sign in and activate.

Apple silicon support details:

• Office for Mac version 16.55.1107.0 and later provides native support for Apple silicon (including M2 and later) and Intel Macs.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote are Universal macOS apps; macOS automatically loads the optimal Apple silicon code path.
• No separate M‑series installer is required; the same package works on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs.

If using Office 2021 for Mac specifically, ensure at least build 16.53 or later.

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• Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and Office 2019 support for Apple silicon
• Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac
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