I downloaded and installed my office software that I purchased with my mac but i still have the word, excel and powerpoint apps X OUT AND IT SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. Why is this software not up to date after the installation

I purchased the office home and student software when i purchased my mac I downloaded it and installed it but it still says i don't have it and it wants me to go to the app store to purchase it. why is this not working for me


MacBook, OS X 10.10

Posted on Aug 13, 2021 08:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2021 09:03 PM

Most likely you have older versions which no longer work on newer software.

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I downloaded and installed my office software that I purchased with my mac but i still have the word, excel and powerpoint apps X OUT AND IT SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. Why is this software not up to date after the installation

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