Office for Mac: which version to buy and how to install it
Mac needs its own version.
What does not work on a Mac
Professional Plus, Access and Publisher are Windows only. Windows keys do not activate Mac Office.
What works
Office Home & Business for Mac and Microsoft 365.
macOS compatibility
Each Office version supports the recent macOS releases only. Check yours before buying.
How to install
- Download from the link in your order email.
- Run the package.
- Open Word and sign in or enter the key.
Pages and Numbers
Free on a Mac and fine for simple work, but complex Word and Excel files may look different.
Can I use a Windows Pro Plus key on a Mac?
No. It works only on Windows.