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I have a secondhand iMAC that has just been updated to OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6 (old, I know). I've attempted to install my Microsoft office from my subscription and am met with "This software requires macOS version 10.14.0 or later" which my iMAC wont support.
Is there a way that I am able to install an older compatible version of Microsoft?
Thank you!
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Hi, I have exactly the same situation. Have you been able to work this out? Thanks!
Once again, an accepted answer of mine has been deleted. Here's the answer:
You can try downloading the installers on this page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/how-to-go-back-to-office-2016-for-mac-15-xx-versions-from-16-xx-e88ed6c8-6fb4-40a1-9540-529000d3d20f
You can also download earlier installers from this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac
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John, I know this is an old thread but I am trying to install office on my old MacBook. I was able to download the program but it is having trouble when I log in. I get a blank white screen. Any ideas what to do next?
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Thank you so much!! This worked
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I was ablet o succesfully install it but can not seemt o "activate it" with my microsoft user name and PW.
I have the same problem that Karyn Mullen has
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Hi John. I also wanted to say a big thank you. As an old man I find this stuff really difficult! I also had an older version of Microsoft Office and my computer is too old to take the newer version. Your link has really helped a computer illiterate idiot like me resolve this. Bests. Rod
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I apoligise for joining an old thread, but I have a similar issue: As from today it appears that Macs running OS Monterey are no longer supported. My system will not upgrade any further and I need to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the office suite. Can this be done?
Yes, it's possible to install Office on Monterey. I've updated the article to cover that:
https://www.brandwares.com/bestpractices/2023/03/most-recent-office-you-can-run-best-practices/
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Worked beautifully on my 2015 Macbook that can't use OS 13 required for current word versions. Thank you John!
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i have the exact same problem as Mullen, Karyn. I need help to know how to make it work.
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THANK YOU for continuing to try. Deleting actually helpful information and hiding older BUT EFFECTIVE solutions is why Microsoft sucks.
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