need to download version for 12.7.6.

Kristy Reda 0 Reputation points
2026-09-22T17:32:57.4933333+00:00

I need to download a version of MS Office compatible with my MacOS Monterey version 12.7.6; please help.

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  1. Jonathan Deives 82,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-22T18:08:51.1066667+00:00

    Version 16.88 is the last Office for Mac update that supports macOS Monterey (12). You can download the appropriate older installer from Microsoft's Office for Mac update history or using the direct download link;
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac

    Direct Download:
    https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/C1297A47-86C4-4C1F-97FA-950631F94777/MacAutoupdate/Microsoft_365_and_Office_16.88.24081116_Installer.pkg

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    2026-09-22T17:33:15.7133333+00:00

    For macOS Monterey 12.7.6, the last supported Office build is 16.88. The August 2024 update (16.88) is the last build that supports macOS Monterey (12).

    To install Office:

    1. Sign in to the Microsoft account associated with the Office purchase at https://account.microsoft.com.
    2. From the account page, select Office apps or go to the Services page and choose Install for the Office product.
    3. On Mac, open Finder > Downloads and double-click the installer package.
    4. Select Continue, review and accept the license, choose the install options, then select Install.
    5. Enter the Mac login password if prompted.
    6. When installation finishes, open Word from Launchpad and complete activation.

    Important:

    • Newer Office builds require newer macOS versions, so Monterey 12.7.6 cannot use the latest Office updates.
    • Office apps should still work on Monterey with the supported last build for that OS, but no newer updates beyond that build will be available.
    • If a device cannot be updated to a newer macOS version, alternatives are to use Microsoft 365 on the web or install Office on another supported device.

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