My iMac is running perfectly with a new ssd-drive and 24gb memory. Now my Microsoft-programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, ppt etc) require MacOS upgrade in order to upgrade. Is there any way I can upgrade my MacOS even though my iMac is mid2015? If my operating system prevents me from upgrading other programs I am in deep...
Earlier Mac models
A mid 2015 iMac can be upgraded to macOS Monterey. See the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
Model Identifier: iMac17,1
Part Numbers: MK462xx/A, MK472xx/A, MK482xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Monterey
To upgrade, see instructions in How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
If I remember correctly, Monterey is the oldest version compatible with Microsoft Office.
Also, be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
or
https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html
A mid 2015 iMac can be upgraded to macOS Monterey. See the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
Model Identifier: iMac17,1
Part Numbers: MK462xx/A, MK472xx/A, MK482xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Monterey
To upgrade, see instructions in How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
If I remember correctly, Monterey is the oldest version compatible with Microsoft Office.
Also, be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
or
https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html
This Microsoft Support Article may help with compatibility questions.
Want MacOS upgrade though I have iMac'27 mid2015
