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what version os should i be running on my macbook pro?

what version os should i be running on my macbook pro? Can't get Excel to open.

now running OS Catalina and need to upgrade OS to re install Excel

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 19, 2023 8:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2023 8:38 PM

Microsoft generally supports the three most recent versions of macOS.

You’ll want to run the newest version supported by that Mac.

Whether that’s new enough for Microsoft?

How to download macOS - Apple Support

Have a backup before upgrading, too.

How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support

If you can’t get upgraded, you’ll be looking for an alternative, Apple iWork Numbers, or LibreOffice, etc

Or a newer Mac..

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Jan 19, 2023 8:38 PM in response to needinfo22

Microsoft generally supports the three most recent versions of macOS.

You’ll want to run the newest version supported by that Mac.

Whether that’s new enough for Microsoft?

How to download macOS - Apple Support

Have a backup before upgrading, too.

How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support

If you can’t get upgraded, you’ll be looking for an alternative, Apple iWork Numbers, or LibreOffice, etc

Or a newer Mac..

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Jan 19, 2023 8:33 PM in response to needinfo22

needinfo22 Said:

"what version os should i be running on my macbook pro?: what version os should i be running on my macbook pro? Can't get Excel to open. now running OS Catalina and need to upgrade OS to re install Excel"

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