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aspalmat
macrumors newbie
Interested in hearing folks opinions on these 2 versions of MS Office. I just bought a 13' MBP, and want to get Word and Excel. I've read a lot of negative reviews on the new 2016 version. But, it seems a little silly to buy the 2011 version on a brand new MBP running El Capitan.
I do have MS Office 2011 with Word and Excel running on a 2011 iMac with El Capitan with no issues. It seems like going with 2011 would be the safe bet. But, I don't want to buy out of date software either.
Thoughts?
I do have MS Office 2011 with Word and Excel running on a 2011 iMac with El Capitan with no issues. It seems like going with 2011 would be the safe bet. But, I don't want to buy out of date software either.
Thoughts?
On October 10, 2017, mainstream support will no longer be available to users who are running Office for Mac 2011. Office for Mac 2011 is no longer an option for download through the Office 365 portal. Microsoft has been readying its latest update to Office for Mac, and recently released its first preview. We decided to give it a whirl and wanted uninstall Office 2011 to avoid any conflicts. Much to our surprise, uninstalling Office 2011 for Mac is a terribly complicated affair. Office 365 customers get the new Office for Mac first. You’ll have Office applications on your Mac or PC, apps on tablets and smartphones for when you're on the go, and Office Online on the web for everywhere in between.
Support for Office for Mac 2011 ended on October 10, 2017. All of your Office for Mac 2011 apps will continue to function. However, you could expose yourself to serious and potentially harmful security risks. Upgrade to a newer version of Office so you can stay up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. |
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This article is for Office for Mac 2011. Are you using Office on PC? See Using product keys with Office 365, Office 2016, or Office 2013.
Where do I find my Office for Mac 2011 product key?
Once you have your product key, see Activate Office for Mac 2011.
When you install or reinstall Microsoft Office, you are prompted to enter the product key. The product key is used during installation to 'unlock' the software. If you can’t find your product key, it may be in one of these places:
Tip: If your copy of Office came with a PIN instead of a product key, go to https://www.microsoft.com/mac/getkey and enter your PIN to get your product key.
Ms Office 2011 For Mac Product Key Generator
Where did you get Office? | Check here for your key... | Can't find it? |
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I downloaded Office from an online store. | The product key should be in your email receipt. If you didn’t get a receipt, check your junk mail folder. | Try logging into the site where you purchased Office to check your order details. If you still can’t find your product key, contact the seller to ask for the link or receipt to be resent. |
I downloaded it from MicrosoftStore.com. | Go to your Account page and click Digital Content. Or search your inbox for an email from @microsoftstore.com. | Check your Order History page for information on how to contact Support. |
I bought Office without a DVD at a physical store. | If Office came with a box or card, look on the card or packaging. This is a one-time PIN. If you have not used it, go to https://www.microsoft.com/mac/getkey and enter your PIN to get your product key. | If you used the PIN, your product key may have been stored on your account page. |
I bought a DVD at a physical store. | The 25 digit product key is on a yellow sticker on the inside of the DVD case. | If you misplaced your key before you redeemed it, you may need to purchase a replacement. |
MSDN | Find your product key by logging into the MSDN subscriber download site. | If you are having trouble accessing your product key, contact Microsoft Support. |
Home Use Program | If you’re in the Home Use Program, you’ll need a program code, not a product key. To get your program code, go to the Home Use Program, select your country/region, enter your work email address, and click Don’t Know Your Program Code? On the next page, click Verify Email. You can also try searching your inbox for a confirmation email from [email protected]. | If you are having trouble accessing your product key, contact Microsoft Support. |