05/06/2026
FYI for Apple customers running older hardware and who are using Microsoft Office 2019...
Microsoft recently warned Office users on Apple devices that older versions of the company's productivity apps running on outdated operating systems will lose the ability to edit files next month. Mobile users and Microsoft 365 subscribers can resolve the issue by simply updating their OS and Office, but users with the non-subscription version of Office 2019 on Mac are out of luck.
After July 13, affected apps will still be able to open and print documents, but they will not be able to edit, save, or create files. The issue impacts Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
To retain basic functionality, Microsoft 365 subscribers must update to iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS Monterey or later. They must then update Microsoft Office to the latest version. Users with the standalone version of Office 2021 for Mac can also continue editing, saving, and creating files after updating.
However, Microsoft offers no remedies for Office 2019 users on macOS aside from purchasing a later version or subscribing to Microsoft 365. Users with devices that do not support iOS 17 or macOS Monterey must also consider upgrading their hardware, something that is becoming more expensive by the day.
