How to Update Microsoft Office for Mac?

Are you experiencing issues with Microsoft Word on your Mac? If so, it may be due to outdated software. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of updating Microsoft Office 365 on your Mac.

Firstly, it's essential to note that there are some limitations when running Windows virtual machines on M1 Macs. If you have an M1 Mac, you won't be able to install or run Windows virtual machines using this guide. Apple Macs with M1 ARM-based processors do not support standard Intel-based x86/64 Windows installations.

To update Microsoft Office for Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open VirtualBox, a popular and free virtualization software that allows you to create a virtual machine (VM) on your Mac.

2. Go to the Oracle VirtualBox download page, available at 'Oracle VirtualBox download page'(https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads).

3. Download the current VirtualBox Platform Package for OS X hosts.

4. Once installed, launch VirtualBox and create a new Windows 10 VM using VirtualBox.

5. Log in to the Azure Dev Tools for Teaching Education portal by following steps 1-5 from our How to Log On to Azure Dev Tools for Teaching article.

6. In the Search box, type in 'Windows 10' and hit Enter. You will be shown a link for Windows 10 Education (among other options).

7. Download Windows 10 from Microsoft's Azure Dev Tools for Teaching website.

8. Install Office 365 on the Windows 10 VM by following the prompts.

9. Create a new Windows 10 VM using VirtualBox, which allows you to create a virtual machine on your Mac.

Updating Microsoft Office 365 is essential to ensure that all applications are up-to-date and functioning correctly. This will patch Windows 10 and other Microsoft software, like Office 365, to ensure everything is updated.

Please note that adding a virtual machine to a computer is a complex and intensive process. Factors such as free disk space and computer account privileges can potentially result in this process taking additional time. Technical issues and resource limitations can prevent this process from being successful.

If you encounter any technical issues or need further assistance, please refer to the Technical Support section below.

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