Can I upgrade macOS on MacBook Pro for Microsoft 365 support?

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Can I upgrade macOS on MacBook Pro for Microsoft 365 support?

I have a MacBook Pro 13 inch, model A1502, purchased in 2016. It's currently running on Monterey 12.7.6. Am I able to upgrade the operating system to allow me to receive Microsoft 365 updates?

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Original Title: MacBook Pro OS Upgrade

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Sep 6, 2025 11:32 PM

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Answer 1

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Rudegar

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Sep 7, 2025 1:12 AM in response to MacBook_Pro_OS_Upgrade

microsoft only want to support the 3 latest macos versions

Upgrade macOS to continue receiving Microsoft 365 and Office for Mac updates - Microsoft Support

your mac do not meet the requirements

macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

so your options are pretty much

buy a new mac
use the free libre office which support office files Home | LibreOffice - Free and private office suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft
or ONLYOFFICE - Secure Online Office | ONLYOFFICE
or go yell at miscrosoft Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and Office 2019 support for Apple silicon - Microsoft Support

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Answer 2

Sep 7, 2025 1:06 AM in response to MacBook_Pro_OS_Upgrade

Apple used the model number A1502 for three 13" Retina MacBook Pros: the ones released in Late 2013, Mid 2014, and Early 2015, respectively. The Early 2015 model was in their new lineup from March 2015 through June 2017, so that is probably the one that you have.

Unfortunately, for it, Monterey is the end of the line. No upgrades to Ventura or later are available.

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