Office version for Mac OS12

Reyes, Dan Dr 0 Reputation points
2026-09-01T16:22:07.55+00:00

how can I download a legacy version of Microsoft 365 for Mac OS12?

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    2026-09-01T16:22:24.9666667+00:00

    For macOS 12 Monterey, install an older supported Office build from the Office for Mac update history. The accepted guidance in the provided context identifies version 16.88 as the compatible Microsoft 365 for Mac build for macOS 12, and another accepted answer notes 16.88 or 16.89.1 for macOS 12.7.6.

    Use this approach:

    1. Open the Office for Mac update history page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/update-history-office-for-mac
    2. Find the Office Suite Installer / full installer for version 16.88.
    3. Download the full installer, not separate app packages.
    4. Install Office on the Mac.
    5. Open any Office app and sign in with the Microsoft account tied to the Microsoft 365 subscription to activate it.

    Important details:

    • A current Microsoft 365 subscription can activate the older supported build.
    • Office 2013 and Office for Mac 2011 are no longer available to install from the Microsoft 365 account portal.
    • If upgrading from an older perpetual Mac license such as Office 2019 for Mac, the existing apps do not need to be removed, but the license may need to be removed first using the License Removal Tool before signing in with the new license.
    • One moderator recommendation in the context also says that after installing 16.88, running Help > Check for Updates once can update Outlook and PowerPoint to the final 16.88.1 build.

    If installing from a downloaded package, the standard Mac install flow is:

    1. Open Finder > Downloads.
    2. Double-click Microsoft Office installer.pkg.
    3. Select Continue through the installer.
    4. Accept the license agreement.
    5. Choose Install.
    6. Enter the Mac administrator password if prompted.
    7. When installation finishes, open Word, Excel, or another Office app from Launchpad and complete activation with Get Started.

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  2. EmilyS726 267K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-01T16:55:17.9166667+00:00

    For macOS Monterey 12, Microsoft 365 is no longer supported for current updates.

    The August 2024 release, version 16.88, was the final Office build supporting Monterey. An existing installation may continue to work, but it will not receive security updates, fixes, or new features. Current Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 installations require macOS Sonoma 14 or later.

    You will need to uninstall it. And install the downgraded version (16.88) here: https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/C1297A47-86C4-4C1F-97FA-950631F94777/MacAutoupdate/Microsoft_365_and_Office_16.88.24081116_Installer.pkg?apid=ets

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