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Why is the app store asking to "buy" numbers?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 2:15 PM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2021 10:41 AM

Hello skobeloff,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's our understanding that you're prompted to buy Numbers in the App Store on your Mac. We're happy to help.


The Mac comes with Numbers already installed. If Numbers is missing, make sure that you're signed in to the correct Apple ID and use the steps below to download the app again:

Redownload apps and games from Apple


Let us know the results. Please include specific error messages and any other troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a nice day!

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Mar 17, 2021 10:41 AM in response to skobeloff

Hello skobeloff,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's our understanding that you're prompted to buy Numbers in the App Store on your Mac. We're happy to help.


The Mac comes with Numbers already installed. If Numbers is missing, make sure that you're signed in to the correct Apple ID and use the steps below to download the app again:

Redownload apps and games from Apple


Let us know the results. Please include specific error messages and any other troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a nice day!

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