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KAgrell
Copper Contributor
Mar 30, 2026

365 and Mac Monterey question

For my Mac, we purchased a 365 subscription, but then found out that it could not be used on Mac Monterey and was directed to download version 16.88, which we did. Does this mean that we still have to pay for a 365 subscription?

 

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  • KAgrell's avatar
    KAgrell
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 05, 2026

    Hi,

    I don't think this really answers my question. I got the 365 subscription thinking that it would work on my Mac. So, since Microsoft had me download 16.88, is this a version of 365? And if it isn't, it seems that I should cancel the 365 subscription. Thanks for your help.

  • MontanaSky's avatar
    MontanaSky
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 02, 2026

    If you are using version 16.88, you will no longer be required to pay for your Microsoft 365 subscription, but you will lose access to cloud synchronization and new feature updates.

  • Mustafoan's avatar
    Mustafoan
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 01, 2026

    Since you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you pay a recurring fee (monthly or yearly), which grants you access to Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) on multiple devices, including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.