Why Old Microsoft Office Versions Don’t Run on New macOS Updates

If you’ve tried running Microsoft Office 2011 or Office 2016 on a MacBook Air M4 or MacBook Pro M4 Max (2025), you may have noticed they simply don’t work. That’s because Apple officially ended support for 32-bit apps starting with macOS Catalina (2019), and Microsoft discontinued updates for older Office versions years ago.

Modern macOS updates like Sonoma (2025) are designed for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and 64-bit apps only. Old Office builds simply can’t launch anymore, forcing users to switch to Office 365, Microsoft 2021, or Apple’s own productivity apps.

✅ Office 2011 & 2016 are 32-bit and permanently blocked on macOS
✅ Apple Silicon no longer supports Intel-only software
✅ Microsoft ended updates & security patches for older Office
✅ macOS security prevents installing outdated plugins & frameworks
✅ Office 365, Microsoft 2021, and web apps are the best alternatives

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❓ FAQ: Microsoft Office on macOS

1. Why doesn’t Microsoft Office 2011 run on macOS anymore?
✅ Because it’s a 32-bit app, blocked since macOS Catalina.

2. Does Microsoft Office 2016 work on macOS Sonoma?
✅ No, it’s outdated and not optimized for Apple Silicon.

3. What’s the best replacement for old Office on Mac?
✅ Microsoft Office 365, Office 2021, Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), or Google Workspace.

4. Can I still open old Word/Excel files on new macOS?
✅ Yes, they open fine in Office 365, Apple iWork, or even Google Docs.

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