I just updated to macOS Big Sur and can't access Microsoft word, excel or powerpoint
When I try to update from the App Store it says Office 365 needs OS12 or above, but now I can't access any spreadsheets or documents
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7
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Microsoft currently only supports Microsoft 365 (subscription), or Office 2021 for Mac (single purchase) for new installation on macOS Monterey (12.*), Ventura (13.*), or Sonoma (14.*). All other Microsoft suites have been retired and their license servers disabled — so no new MS Office installs on Big Sur.
Now, on Big Sur, you have a few choices for opening your MS Office documents:
- The free LibreOffice 24.2.3 or later suite which is an MS Office clone
- Softmaker's Office 2024 for Mac (free trial, paid software). also an MS Office clone
- Apple's free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote from the Mac App Store require macOS Ventura or later