Want to download OneNote but have macOS Monterey version 12.7.6 and says it requires macOS14

KA Mullins 0 Reputation points
2026-01-07T15:11:54.5233333+00:00

I want to download OneNote but have macOS Monterey version 12.7.6 so when I go on the App Store to download says it requires macOS14, despite having have Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook already downloaded onto my mac laptop. Please could someone provide a download link so that I can have OneNote too? Thank you.

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  1. AI answer

    2026-01-07T15:12:03.72+00:00

    OneNote, like other Office apps, is supported on the three most recent versions of macOS. Since you are using macOS Monterey version 12.7.6, it is possible that the version of OneNote you are trying to download requires a newer version of macOS, specifically macOS 14 or later. This is consistent with the general support policy for Office apps, which typically drops support for older macOS versions as new ones are released.

    Since you already have other Office apps installed, they may be compatible with your current macOS version, but OneNote's requirements may have changed with recent updates. Unfortunately, there isn't a direct download link I can provide for OneNote that would bypass the App Store's requirements. You may need to consider upgrading your macOS to the latest version supported by your hardware to access the latest version of OneNote.

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  2. Anonymous
    2026-01-08T01:21:38.1533333+00:00

    Hi @KA Mullins

    Thank you for posting your question in the Q&A Forum.

    I see that the Q&A Assist AI has already provided a general explanation about macOS requirements for OneNote, you can refer to that for the basic details. 

    However, I’d like to add a few practical points that may help: 

    • Even though Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook work on your Mac, those apps were likely installed earlier or via a version that still supported Monterey. The current version of OneNote on the App Store now strictly requires macOS 14. 
    • You can still access and edit all your notes at https://www.onenote.com. This is the easiest way to use OneNote on Monterey without needing to install or upgrade anything. 
    • If your Mac hardware supports it, upgrading to macOS 14 or later will allow you to download the latest OneNote directly from the App Store. 

    For official details about OneNote and Office for Mac releases, you can refer to Microsoft’s update history page. 

    I hope this clarifies the situation and helps you find the best way forward. 

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