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Do I have to buy a new microsoft word license for my MacBook?

I updated to macOS Catalina dnd now when I want to use my Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, etc., I get a message saying that "Microsoft Word" needs to be updated. Do I need to buy a new license or what is happening? I can't use any of the programs and that is a problem!

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 20, 2019 2:10 PM

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Nov 20, 2019 2:17 PM in response to ao[lskdhvoiuasdhv

It depends on what version you currently have.

If it is Microsoft Office for Mac 2016, see: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/troubleshoot/administration/office-2016-for-mac-64-bit-upgrade

If it is Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, that is not compatible with Catalina. You can either buy a current version of Office For Mac 2019 one-time purchase or subscribe to Office 365. See: https://products.office.com/en-us/buy/compare-microsoft-office-products-for-mac?ms.officeurl=mac-compare-redir


Do I have to buy a new microsoft word license for my MacBook?

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