Microsoft Office 2019 Release Date Mac

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Office 365 ProPlus is being renamed to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. To learn more about this name change, read this blog post.

May 2019 release. Release Date: May 14, 2019. Version 16.25 (Build 19051201) This release provides the following updates.

For details of when this change takes effect, and what actions admins might need to take, read this article.

Security updates for Office 365 ProPlus releases

For a complete list of security updates, see the following article:

Update history for Office 365 ProPlus releases

For a complete list of releases and the supported versions for each channel, see the following article:

Mac
  • Sep 27, 2018  MICROSOFT'S Office 2019 software for Windows and Mac has been revealed but the firm's Office 365 tools continue to offer more features and updates. 'Office 2019 is a one-time release.
  • If you're an Office Insider, see Release notes for Insider Fast builds.; Starting with the 16.17 release in September 2018, these release notes also apply to Office 2019 for Mac, which is a version of Office for Mac that’s available as a one-time purchase from a retail store or through a volume licensing agreement.
  • Microsoft on Monday released Office 2019, its 'perpetual-license' product for both Windows 10 and the Mac platform. However, the Office 2019 product is only available now for Microsoft's volume.
  • Released on macOS on July 9, 2015, Microsoft added integration with Mac capabilities such as Multi-Touch, Full Screen, and Retina optimization with a focus on cloud-connected capability. September 24, 2018 Office 2019 (16.0) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote 2019.
  • Microsoft Office 2019 For Mac. Among the innovations of Office 2019, the company mentions the support of handwriting in all applications – it’s about wireless cases for the digital pen, supporting the effects of tilt and pressure. Also, Excel has more powerful tools for analyzing data like new formulas, diagrams, and Power BI integration.

Update sizes for Office 365 ProPlus releases

For a complete list of update releases sizes, see the following article:

Release notes for Office 365 ProPlus releases

For a complete list of release notes by update channel and year, see the following articles:

  • Monthly: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
  • Semi-Annual (Targeted): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
  • Semi-Annual: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Release history for Office Deployment Tool

For a complete list of Office Deployment Tool releases, see the following article:

Office for Mac release information

For information about updates to Office for Mac, which is included with any Office 365 subscription plan that includes Office 365 ProPlus, see the following articles:

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Note

If you need help with an issue with using Office, we recommend that you post your question on Microsoft's Answers forum or Tech Community, or you can contact support.

This article covers frequently asked questions about the availability of Office from the Mac App Store, and the differences between downloading Office apps directly from Microsoft.

Starting in January 2019, the following Office applications are available for download from the Mac App Store: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote*, and OneDrive*.

* These apps were also available from the Mac App Store in previous years.

Office 2019

  1. What version of Office is available from the Mac App Store?

    The Office apps available from the Mac App Store provide the very latest version of Office on the Mac. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook require an Office 365 subscription to activate. OneNote and OneDrive do not require an Office 365 subscription, but some premium features may require an Office 365 subscription.

  2. Is this the same as Office 2019?

    No. Office 2019 is the one-time purchase, non-subscription product (also known as perpetual). An Office 365 subscription provides always up-to-date versions of Office apps and access to additional premium features and services. The apps available in the Mac App Store are not compatible with Office 2019 licenses.

  3. I currently own Office 2016 for Mac and want to upgrade my version of Office. Should I download Office from the Mac App Store?

    If you own the older perpetual release of Office, you can download the new version of the apps from the Mac App Store, and purchase a new Office 365 subscription using the in-app purchase option. In-app purchase offers include Office 365 Home, and Office 365 Personal. Your license from the perpetual release of Office will not work with the app versions from the App Store. Click here to learn about Office 365 subscriptions and pricing.

  4. I already have an Office 365 subscription, and the Office apps are already installed on my Mac. Do I need to do anything?

    No. It's likely that you installed Office directly from Microsoft. The Microsoft AutoUpdate app will keep your existing apps up-to-date. The apps in the Mac App Store do not provide functionality beyond what you have today.

  5. If I download Office from the Mac App Store, do I still use Microsoft AutoUpdate to get updates?

    Microsoft AutoUpdate is only used to get updates for apps that you download directly from Microsoft. If you download Office from the Mac App Store, then the App Store will provide you with future updates of Office. You may have other Microsoft apps installed on your Mac, and AutoUpdate will continue providing updates just for those apps.

  6. Can I have multiple versions and builds of Office installed on my Mac?

    No. Office 365, Office 2019, and Office 2016 use the same application and file names. To see which version of Office you have installed on your Mac, open one of the apps, and look at the License text in the About dialog.

  7. Can I get Office Insider builds from the Mac App Store?

    No. The Office apps in the Mac App Store are production releases. Insider builds must be downloaded directly from Microsoft.

  8. How do I cancel my Office 365 free trial that I purchased through the Mac App Store?

    To cancel your Office 365 free trial that you purchased through the Mac or iOS App Store, follow the instructions on this page: View, change, or cancel your subscriptions.

    This link redirects to the App Store, so please open this link on a Mac, iPad or iPhone.