Reinstalling Microsoft Office for Mac?

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Reinstalling Microsoft Office for Mac?

Hey Guys,

Quick question from a relatively new Mac user. Ive run Mac for about a year but havent gotten into the deep end of how some of the mechanics work. I have Microsoft Office for Mac uninstalled but it is still sitting in Applications. Unfortunately Open Office doesnt support the complex margins of my resume and I have to reinstall Office with its host of pop ups and add ons. I still have my product key but cannot find a .dmg file anywhere. I looked at downloading a trial and punching in my key but all downloads required payment up front. I am also not aware of what version I have. Also would it be possible to order a copy on disk or is that extra?

Thanx guys you always are able to answer my questions.

~Douglas

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Nov 22, 2013 2:03 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 22, 2013 4:02 PM in response to LoneWolfDF

I have Microsoft Office for Mac uninstalled but it is still sitting in Applications.

Then you haven't uninstalled it! So which files did you uninstall? 😕

I still have my product key but cannot find a .dmg file anywhere.

You probably trashed it. More than likely the uninstaller was inside the .dmg file.

I am also not aware of what version I have.

Highlight the icon>File>Get Info.

Also would it be possible to order a copy on disk or is that extra?

You would need to ask Microsoft since it's their product. Where did you purchase MW from? If from the AS, open up the App Store app which is on your Dock. Click on "Purchases." Otherwise, you should contact the vendor from where you purchased MW from.

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LoneWolfDF Author

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Nov 22, 2013 4:18 PM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Well this is where it gets tricky. I havent needed Office for over a year and I cant remember the details of how it was uninstalled or if indeed it was completely installed or not.

Under Get Info it just says Microsoft Office 2011. The only reason I need it is because the margins dont line up in Open Office.

Im wondering if I can download a trial and enter my product key? No idea where the disk is if there even was one.

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