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For users running , the most up-to-date and compatible version of Microsoft Office is Office for Mac 2011 . While newer versions like Office 2016 or 2019 exist, they require at least macOS 10.10 or 10.13, respectively. Latest Supported Version: Office for Mac 2011
: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Home & Business edition). Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 Status : Compatible but limited. microsoft office for mac os x lion 1075 updated
: Outlook 2011 will fail to connect to modern email servers (like modern Gmail, Outlook.com, or Microsoft 365 business accounts) that require secure authentication. For users running , the most up-to-date and
: Open Word, reconnect to the internet, and complete the activation wizard using your valid 25-character retail product key. Troubleshooting Common Issues on OS X 10.7.5 "Office applications crash immediately upon opening" Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 Status : Compatible
Because Microsoft discontinued official support for these versions, automatic updates via the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) tool will fail. Follow these steps for a manual installation:
: If your browser supports modern web standards (via legacy-focused browsers like Chromium Legacy), you can use Microsoft 365 for the Web or Google Docs entirely through your browser.