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I currently use a macOS High sierra version 10.13.6. How do i upgrade this to be able to use the microsoft office 365 software. I am unable to use the software as it says i need version 12 or later.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 2:37 PM

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Dec 19, 2023 3:36 PM in response to adeyinka258

You haven't said which model MB Air you have. Microsoft Office 365 requires the current and previous two Mac OS version to install, so as you note you will need at least Mac OS 12 Monterey.

The oldest Air capable of supporting Monterey is Early 2015, but I would guess that if you still have High Sierra 10.13 your Mac can't be upgraded beyond that point.

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Dec 19, 2023 4:32 PM in response to adeyinka258

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

https://www.libreoffice.org/

Thanks to Matti Haveri…

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254698315?answerId=258771288022#258771288022

LibreOffice 4.0.6.2_MacOS_PPC works in OS X 10.5.8 (last official PowerPC version).

LibreOffice 4.3.7.2_MacOS_x86.dmg (and x86-64?) works in OS X 10.6.

LibreOffice 7.0.4 works in macOS 10.11 and 10.14.

https://downloadarchive.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/old/

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Dec 19, 2023 4:55 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for that tip BDAqua. I looked at the LibreOffice site but I couldn't find a version appropriate for High Sierra in the few minutes I had.

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Dec 19, 2023 4:59 PM in response to David McKinlay

Yep, not easy to find either! :)

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