How to download office 16.88 to my Mac Monterray 12.7.6. There is not "check for updates" option on my current application

Bamz Slamz 0 Reputation points
2026-09-14T14:48:33.4633333+00:00

How to download office 16.88 to my Mac Monterray 12.7.6. There is not "check for updates" option on my current application

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-14T14:48:47.33+00:00

    For macOS Monterey 12.7.6, the last supported Office build is 16.88.

    Use this installer package: Microsoft_365_and_Office_16.88.24081116_Installer.pkg

    If Help > Check for Updates is missing in the current app, install Office 16.88 directly with that package.

    After installation, open any Office app and, if available, run Help > Check for Updates once to get the final 16.88.x release for Monterey.

    If the Mac can be upgraded, Microsoft recommends updating macOS first. Current Office updates require a newer macOS version, and if the device cannot be updated, options include using Microsoft 365 on the web or installing Office on another supported device.

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  2. Bamz Slamz 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-14T15:02:19.87+00:00

    It says that installation has failed and to contact the software provider

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  3. EmilyS726 267.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-14T15:24:38.5666667+00:00

    Here is the link:  https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/C1297A47-86C4-4C1F-97FA-950631F94777/MacAutoupdate/Microsoft_365_and_Office_16.88.24081116_Installer.pkg?apid=ets

    Before you install this, did you make sure you uninstall all Office products that are currently installed first? That needs to be done before you install.

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