To provide you with the best experience, Office for Mac is changing to support Apple’s three most recent versions of macOS. With the release of macOS 10.14 Mojave, Office 365 for Mac and Office 2019 for Mac will support macOS 10.14, 10.13, and 10.12. Moving forward, as new major versions of macOS are made generally available, Microsoft will drop support for the oldest version and support the newest and previous two versions of macOS. For example, when the next major version of macOS is released, Office for Mac will support the newest version as well as 10.14 and 10.13 while macOS 10.12 would no longer be supported.
What if I don't update macOS to a supported version?
If you’re on an unsupported version of macOS, your Office apps will still work but you would no longer receive any updates including security updates. For example, if you’re on macOS 10.12, but later you don’t update your macOS to a supported version when macOS 10.12 is no longer supported, you won’t receive any updates of any kind. As new major versions of macOS are released and older versions become unsupported, we highly recommend you continue to update your macOS to a supported version in order to receive mainstream support such as security updates as well as new features (if you’re an Office 365 for Mac subscriber). This applies for both Office 365 for Mac and Office 2019 for Mac users.
What about Office 2016 for Mac?
If you have a one-time purchase of Office 2016 for Mac or you have Office 365 for Mac and are using the Office 2016 for Mac build on macOS 10.11 or 10.10, your Office system requirements will not change.
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The latest: macOS Mojave 10.14.2 now available
- In macOS Mojave, click on the Apple menu and select About This Mac.
- Click on the Software Update button. This will open the Software Update system preference.
- Software Update will check for Mojave 10.14.2. An Update Now button will appear when it sees it. Click it and the update will download and then install.
When will macOS Mojave be released?
How can I get macOS Mojave?
How much will macOS Mojave cost?
What version is macOS Mojave?
Which Macs are compatible with macOS Mojave?
- MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
- Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
- iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU)
What are macOS Mojave’s major new features?
- Finder enhancements: Gallery View, view metadata, and Quick Actions
- Improved OS and Safari security
What other macOS Mojave features should I know about?
- Siri will have several improvements, including the ability to control HomeKit devices from your Mac and the ability to use Find My iPhone.
- Safari will have Favicons in tabs and intelligent tracking protection.
- Quick Look will have editing tools.
- Apple Mail will support emojis and be able to suggest a mailbox in which to file an email.
- Enhanced support for passwords, including the ability to automatically create strong passwords, autofill of passcodes sent via text, and password auditing.
- APFS format support for Fusion Drives.
- eGPU support on a per-application basis.