Working on a Mac? You install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Teams just as easily as on Windows. This article shows how to install the Microsoft 365 apps on macOS, from the website or the Mac App Store, and how to keep them updated.
Requirements
- A licence with desktop apps, such as Business Standard, Business Premium, E3 or E5. Read check your licence.
- A recent version of macOS. Microsoft usually supports the three latest versions.
- Works on Macs with Apple silicon (M chips) and Intel.
From the website
- Go to microsoft365.com and sign in with your work account.
- Select Install apps > Microsoft 365 apps.
- Open the .pkg file in Downloads and follow setup. Enter your Mac password when asked.
- Open Word and sign in to activate.
From the Mac App Store
Search the App Store for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or Teams and install the apps you need. Then sign in with your work account. Handy if you don't want every app.
Updates
- Installed from the website, the apps update with Microsoft AutoUpdate: open an app > Help menu > Check for Updates.
- Installed from the App Store, updates come through the App Store.
Tips
- You can install the apps on 5 computers (PC or Mac). Manage installations at myaccount.microsoft.com.
- Also on Windows? Read install on Windows.
- App frozen? Read force quit an app on a Mac.
- iPad as a second screen? Read use Sidecar.
Nederlandstalige versie: Microsoft 365-apps (Office) installeren op een Mac
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