Is Catalina OS too old, and incompatible, with M$ Word?

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Is Catalina OS too old, and incompatible, with M$ Word?

Yesterday, I got this from a M$ chat after inquiring about my new 64-bit Word not working well with my new 64-bit Catalina OS:

Kindly note that the Catalina OS is now old and is not compatible with office applications. Hence, the reason you are unable to print in the word application. To get this to work, you will need to upgrade your mac OS to Big Sur . . . You can just have the[ shop] upgrade the OS, then you can use office apps seamlessly

Posted on Jul 7, 2023 10:25 AM

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dialabrain

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Jul 7, 2023 11:09 AM in response to RobertBurnsOB

Just to add, Microsoft only supports the three most current versions of macOS; Ventura, Monterey and Big Sur.

Answer 2

Jul 7, 2023 11:25 AM in response to dialabrain

My shop has just surrendered. Both M$ TS and the Apple Forum are in agreement. I'll buy a Mac mini which will support BigSur or higher. Thank you.

Answer 3

BDAqua

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Jul 7, 2023 10:27 AM in response to RobertBurnsOB

Look into the Free LibreOffice, it handles MS Office files like Word & Excel, & Page Layout…

https://www.libreoffice.org/

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dialabrain

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Jul 7, 2023 11:33 AM in response to RobertBurnsOB

FWIW, SoftMaker Office has been recommended a number of times on here. It may be more compatible than LibreOffice. I've never used it so I can't say. They do have a free trial however.

https://www.softmaker.com/en/softmaker-office

Answer 5

VikingOSX

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Jul 7, 2023 12:11 PM in response to dialabrain

+1. Softmaker Office 2024 for Mac.

Answer 6

Jul 7, 2023 11:28 AM in response to BDAqua

Thanks, but in response to your answer I downloaded Libre and opened up one of my Word files to find the formatting way off and no section acknowledged somewhat like the screwiness of 64-bit Word in my 64-bit Catalina OS. I can't use it; maybe my girlfriend (she'll get my Mac mini) can.

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dialabrain

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Jul 7, 2023 11:26 AM in response to RobertBurnsOB

You're welcome.

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dialabrain

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Jul 7, 2023 12:47 PM in response to VikingOSX

I came to say something about our compadre but the comment has poofed. 😎

Is Catalina OS too old, and incompatible, with M$ Word?

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