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

  1. Download from the link in your order email.
  2. Run the package.
  3. 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.