Microsoft Office 2019 is no longer supported on Macs. The official update for this stopped on October 10, 2023. We apologize for not picking this up and informing the community earlier. This resulted from staffing challenges we had most of last year. Since it is an unsupported software, no one running it is getting any security updates and therefore we strongly suggest that you upgrade it to Office 2021 as soon as possible by following the instructions below.
All classroom/lab machines will be updated to Office 2021 for Fall 2024.
Some new features in Office 2021. The design has also been updated for newer Mac operating systems.
Only Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications will be installed with this Office 2021 update. If you require other Office apps, email the Help Desk at helpdesk@wellesley.edu for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Off Campus?: If you are updating to Office 2021 while off campus, you will need to be logged in to the VPN in order to run the Office 2021 update. Depending on your home internet connection, the installation can take up to 20 minutes.
- Operating System Compatibility: Office 2021 is compatible with the following 3 most recent Mac operating systems only: Sonoma (macOS 14), Ventura (macOS 13), and Monterey (macOS 12). Please contact the Help Desk for assistance with updating your Mac operating system if it is older than these 3 versions.
- EndNote: Endnote X9 is not compatible with Office 2021. If you use Endnote, you will need to upgrade Endnote to version 21.
Any questions or issues, please reach out to the Help Desk, helpdesk@wellesley.edu
