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How to install MS Office on MacBook running MacOS Monterey 12.7.6

Phil Attey 0 Reputation points
2026-02-02T00:32:12.6966667+00:00

How can I install MS Office on a MacBook running MacOS Monterey 12.7.6?

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John Korchok 232.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-02-02T01:16:31.72+00:00

Here's my article on how to download, install and activate Office on your older Mac: Most Recent Office You Can Run - Best Practices For Monterey, you'll be looking for the 16.88 version. After installation, run Help>Check for Updates from any of the Office programs to get the final edition.

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  1. Anne Hamlyn 0 Reputation points
    2026-06-03T07:59:54.83+00:00

    I have followed the steps recommended. Office 365 is downloaded. When I try to run the Installer I get an error message - this software needs IOS 14 or later??? I have previously run Office 365 on this Mac.

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    2026-02-02T00:32:20.0466667+00:00

    To install MS Office on a MacBook running MacOS Monterey 12.7.6, you can follow these steps:

    1. Purchase a Subscription: Ensure you have a subscription to Microsoft 365 or Office 365.
    2. Download the Installer: Go to the Microsoft Office website and sign in with your Microsoft account. From there, you can download the installer for Office.
    3. Install Office: Open the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Office on your Mac.
    4. Activate Office: After installation, open any Office app (like Word or Excel) and sign in with your Microsoft account to activate your subscription.
    5. Update Office: Once installed, go to Help > Check for Updates to ensure you have the latest version.

    Since you are using an older version of MacOS, you may need to install the last version of Office that is compatible with your system, which is 16.88.1 for Outlook and PowerPoint.

    If you encounter any issues, refer to the support articles for troubleshooting.

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