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This article is for IT administrators and discusses frequently asked questions about the availability of Office from the Mac App Store, and the differences between downloading and distributing Office apps directly from Microsoft.
Starting in January 2019, the following Office applications are available for download from the Mac App Store:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft OneNote*
- Microsoft OneDrive*
* These apps were also available from the Mac App Store in previous years.
What version of Office is available from the Mac App Store?
The Office apps available from the Mac App Store provide the very latest production version of Office on the Mac. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook require an Office 365 (or Microsoft 365) subscription to activate. OneNote and OneDrive do not require a subscription, but some premium features may require a subscription. All apps are compatible with Office 365 (and Microsoft 365) subscription plans, such as Office 365 E5 or Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
Note
Some Office 365 (and Microsoft 365) subscriptions don't include access to downloadable Office apps. For example, the Office 365 E1 and Microsoft 365 Business Basic plans. For more information, see Office 365 plans.
Can I use apps from the Mac App Store with my Volume License?
No. Perpetual licenses, such as Office 2019, are not supported with Office apps available from the Mac App Store. The Volume License (VL) Serializer is not compatible with these apps. Attempts to use a perpetual license with Mac App Store apps will cause the apps to enter reduced functionality mode.
How do I deploy Office apps from the Mac App Store to computers in my organization?
You need an enterprise mobility management (EMM) tool that supports either Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP), Apple Business Manager, or Apple School Manager. For example, Jamf Pro is compatible with these programs and can be used to deploy Office apps. Office supports managed distribution, which allows your Mobile Device Management (MDM) server to install Office even when the user does not have an Apple ID. Office apps cannot be distributed through redeemable codes.
While a consumer may acquire Office through the Mac App Store as a bundle with a single-click download, IT admins will need to deploy the individual apps.
When deployed through the Mac App Store, does Office behave differently, or provide less functionality?
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote provide the same end-user functionality regardless of how it is deployed. IT admins have traditionally deployed Office from Microsoft's Content Delivery Network (CDN), but now have the option of deploying from the Mac App Store.
The OneDrive app, when acquired from Microsoft's CDN, offers IT admins more deployment flexibility such as pre-enabling icon overlays and system access. When acquired from the Mac App Store, users will see additional prompts to enable this functionality.
The Office builds available from the Mac App Store are production builds and are usually updated on a monthly basis. The Office Insider program is not supported through the Mac App Store. If you wish to use the Insider Slow or Fast channels, you should continue to install Office apps from the Microsoft CDN.
Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business are not available through the Mac App Store and must be deployed from the Microsoft CDN.
How do Office updates occur?
When Office apps are deployed through the Mac App Store, it is the sole responsibility of the App Store to keep those apps up to date. Conversely, apps deployed from Microsoft's CDN are updated through the Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) tool. Content caching services in macOS can be used (and is highly recommended) to optimize both the installation and update process of Office apps acquired through the Mac App Store.
The download size of monthly update packages is the same, regardless of whether the CDN or Mac App Store is used for deployment.
Can I convert an existing CDN-based Office installation to Mac App Store?
If a user launches the App Store app on their Mac, they may see that Office apps are available for download even though Office is already installed from Microsoft's CDN. Depending upon the currently installed Office build, and the build available in the Mac App Store, the existing app may or may not get overwritten. For example, if the build of Office currently installed is newer than what is available from the Mac App Store (such as an Insider build), it will not be overwritten if the user chooses to download the Mac App Store build.
There is no automated process for performing a CDN to Mac App Store conversion. Depending on your EMM's capabilities, you may be able to orchestrate the process through a script. The high-level steps for each Mac are as follows:
- Close all Office apps
- Remove the Office apps from the /Applications folder
- Remove the Office entries from the keychain
- Remove the Office package registrations (
pkgutil --forget
) - Trigger the MDM server to install the Office apps (such as
jamf recon
)
While CDN-based installations of Office can utilize the bandwidth-optimized suite installer, which is approximately 1.8 GB in size, the total size of the same apps when deployed through the Mac App Store is approximately 4 GB.
How can I tell if an Office app was downloaded from the Mac App Store?
- Open Finder, and navigate to the Applications folder
- Locate the Office app (such as Microsoft Outlook.app), control-click, and choose Show Package Contents
- Navigate into the Contents folder
- If a folder named
_MASReceipt
is present, the app was downloaded from the Mac App Store
How do I manage Office policies and preferences with apps downloaded from the Mac App Store?
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote offer the same policies and preferences as their CDN-based counterparts. IT admins do not need to alter existing Configuration Profiles as the bundle ID for each app is unchanged.
Note
OneNote does use a different bundle ID, and different management controls are available depending on how you obtain the app. For more information, see Deploy and configure the new OneDrive sync client for Mac.
It is highly recommended that IT admins set the OfficeAutoSignIn value to
TRUE
in the com.microsoft.office
preferences domain. For new installations from the Mac App Store, this preference will bypass the first run dialogs that ask users if they wish to purchase a new Office 365 (or Microsoft 365) subscription. This will mitigate calls to the help desk in commercial environments as users can only activate an existing subscription.Microsoft 365 Desktop Download
Get free downloads of Office 365 ProPlus—including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more—on up to fifteen personally-owned devices: five computers, five tablets and five phones. Enjoy your free subscription as long as you’re a current employee or active student enrolled in classes.
- Compatible with PC or Mac computers
- Available for Apple, Android and Windows Mobile phones
- Receives automatic updates
Who can use this service?
Current FSU students, faculty and staff
EMPLOYEES: Need an earlier version of Microsoft Office? Visit the ITS Software Store to purchase Office 2016 Pro Plus. ITS Software Store
PLEASE NOTE: Transitioning to Device Based Activation post-installation is available to departmental IT admins.
How do I get it?
Windows Office 365 ProPlus Installation Guide
- Before you start, uninstall previous versions of Office
- Sign in to your Office 365 account
Students: https://outlook.com/my.fsu.edu
Employees: https://outlook.com/fsu.edu - Once signed in, choose the App launcher icon from the top-left corner of the page
- In the Apps menu, choose Office 365
- On the next page, go to the Install Office dropdown and select Office 365 Apps
- When prompted, choose Run, Save File, or Setup
NOTE: If you are unsure which version of Office you should install (32-bit or 64-bit), read this article: Which version is best for me? - A video will display to explain the new features of Office 365 ProPlus. While the video plays, the installation will continue in the background. Do not go offline or restart your computer until the installation is complete.
- After you have completed the install process, open an Office application, such as Word, and you will be presented with a What's New window.
- Select Get Started or Activate Office and then select Sign In
- Enter your FSU email address and click Next
- If you are prompted to choose between Work or school account or Personal account, choose Work or school account
- Enter your FSUID password and click Sign In
- You may see the following prompt: Microsoft Office Setup Assistant would like to access your contacts. Click OK
- Select your preferred setting for updates and click Continue
For additional information, see Microsoft's Download and install or reinstall Office 365 on a PC page
Mac Office 365 ProPlus Installation Guide
Office 365 For Macbook
- Before you start, uninstall previous versions of Office
- Sign in to your Office 365 account
Students: https://outlook.com/my.fsu.edu
Employees: https://outlook.com/fsu.edu - Once signed in, choose the App launcher icon from the top-left corner of the page
- In the Apps menu, choose Office 365
- On the next page, go to the Install Office dropdown and select Office 365 Apps
- When prompted, choose Run, Save File, or Setup
NOTE: If you are unsure which version of Office you should install (32-bit or 64-bit), read this article: Which version is best for me? - Once the download completes, double-click the Microsoft Office installer.pkg file (the name might vary slightly) and run the installer
- After you have completed the install process, open an Office application, such as Word, and you will be presented with a What's New window.
- Select Get Started or Activate Office and then select Sign In
- Enter your FSU email address and click Next
- If you are prompted to choose between Work or school account or Personal account, choose Work or school account
- Enter your FSUID password and click Sign In
- You may see the following prompt: Microsoft Office Setup Assistant would like to access your contacts. Click OK
- Select your preferred setting for updates and click Continue
For additional information, see Microsoft's Download and install or reinstall Office 365 on a Mac page
Mobile Office Installation Guide
Office 365 ProPlus is not available for mobile devices as a single application. You must download the individual Word, Excel, PowerPoint or OneNote apps.
- Open your device's app store
- Search for and install the Office app(s) you want to use
- Open the app and tap Sign in
- Enter your FSUID in the following format:
Students: [email protected]
Employees: [email protected] - Hit enter
- You will be redirected to the FSU Office 365 login page
- Enter your password and tap Sign in
Office 365 ProPlus Compatibility Charts
Software
Access
Excel
Skype for Business
OneNote
OneDrive for Business
Outlook
PowerPoint
Publisher
Word
Access
Excel
Skype for Business
OneNote
OneDrive for Business
Outlook
PowerPoint
Publisher
Word
Mac
No
Yes
Yes*
No
No*
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes*
No
No*
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
*Can be installed separately.
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