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is microsoft word and excel being updated to 64 bit capability

is microsoft word and excel being updated to 64 bit capability


Posted on Sep 9, 2019 7:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2019 7:34 AM

Depends on the version.


2011 or earlier will not get an update.

2016 can be updated to 64bit: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3187505/office-2016-for-mac-64-bit-upgrade

2019 and 365 are already 64 bit.

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