How do I install Office 2024 on a MacBook Pro after migrating from Office 2011?

"How do I install Office 2024 on a MacBook Pro after migrating from Office 2011?: [...]I am now pretty well retired and don't want to pay for 365. However, as I purchased Office 2024 today, and see the install button, the system refuses to install it. Do I need to uninstall the Office 2011 that migrated over? Or is Microsoft just pushing 365?[...]"

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Office Not Installing:

Microsoft's not going to push you a transaction. What you are seeing is likely a promotion.

A. Turn Off All VPNs:

If you have any VPNs enabled, turn the off.

B. Re-Install this:

Uninstall the older version > restart your Mac > Install the new version > check for updates > Installthe new version> Here is a site directly from Microsoft: Uninstall Office for Mac- Microsoft Support

Microsoft Support – Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac

Microsoft Community – Cannot install Office 2024 on a Mac

The second thread contains a reply by someone who appears to be a Microsoft Community Support Specialist that may address the situation you are seeing. Also, a reply by a user who followed the Specialist's instructions – and apparently still saw a prompt to activate Microsoft 365, only to be given the option to activate Office 2024 when they continued on past that prompt.