Is there a version compatible with macOS12

Question

Hello. I've been online communicating with Copilot. I explained that I recently successfully downloaded Microsoft 365 but was not able to see it in Finder. Eventually we figured out that it didn't install and that it was likely because my device is an older MacAir running macOS12.76 and the Installer is requiring macOS14 or later, which is not available as an update on my computer. They recommended contacting support and asking if there is a version compatible with macOS12.

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Microsoft 365 for Mac, Office 2024 for Mac, and Office 2021 for Mac support the three most recent major versions of Apple’s macOS.

As of September 2025, those versions are macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.

If you're running macOS 12 (Monterey), you can run Office **16.88, *(***which should be compatible with your existing OS). At the History page, look for the Office Suite Installer, with Teams.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac

Download the full installer, not the separate package.

Install the Office packages and sign in with your Microsoft account to use Office.

*** Ensure you remove all previous Office apps from the Applications folder before installing older versions.*

Let me know if you still need more help.

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Answer 2

1. I have an active Microsoft 365 subscription.
2. I can sign in successfully.
3. Word Online works.
4. The installer you downloaded reports "macOS 14 or later required."
5. Your MacBook Air 7,2 is running macOS 12.7.6.

Answer 3

Would you be able to guide me forward?

Answer 4

I'm sorry I'm a little confused as to how to proceed here.

Answer 5

Yes I have accepted.