Office 2021 Home and Business for Mac Install Instructions

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Before installing Office, please run the following removal tool:

https://office-reset.com

Select “Completely remove Microsoft 365/Office” and allow the process to finish.

Step 1: Redeem your licence

Redeem your licence key on Microsoft’s website:

https://setup.office.com

Sign in with the Microsoft account you want the licence linked to. You must use this same account when signing in to the Office applications.

Step 2: Install Office

If your Mac is running one of the latest three major versions of macOS

Download and install Office directly from your Microsoft account after redeeming the licence.

If your Mac is running an older version of macOS

Cancel the download that Microsoft starts and download the compatible older installer using the link below:

Download the older Microsoft Office installer

Once downloaded, open the installer package and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 3: Activate Office

Open an Office application such as Word or Excel and sign in using the same Microsoft account used to redeem the licence. Office should then activate automatically.

Microsoft’s activation guide is available here:

Activate Office for Mac