Microsoft has released the Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.5.6 update. In addition to the application improvements that are mentioned in this article, Office for Mac 2011 is now available as a subscription offering. For more information about subscriptions, see Frequently Asked Questions. This update has prerequisites.
My Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Student 2011 says it needs updating. My Product ID is 03.-.-.615-02499. My product key is PVD6R-FXT79-4F33M-TC2CD-JDBTW. When I try to upgrade the system says I have an invalid Product Key. Technician's Assistant: What Operating System (OS) are you running on your Mac? OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5.
Issues that the update fixes
This update provides the following fixes to improve Mac OS X El Capitan compatibility:
The hang situation that occurs during an account sync operation in Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011 is fixed. This problem is described in KB 3098396.
Download and install the update
How to obtain the update
Microsoft yesterday re-released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 (SP2) after fixing a bug that wormed into the original update. Last Friday, three days after it first issued Office for Mac 2011. In the Microsoft Office 2011 14.7.7 Update volume window, double-click the Office 2011 14.7.7 Update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. Microsoft yesterday re-released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 (SP2) after fixing a bug that wormed into the original update. Last Friday, three days after it first issued Office for Mac 2011. Jan 07, 2013 Office for Mac 2011 - Update 14.2.3 I cannot install the Office 2011 Update 14.2.3 - i get a message saying Sync Services needs to be turned off - I believe I have done this but still.
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Download the Microsoft Office for Mac 14.5.6 update package now.Release Date: October 7, 2015
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, see how to obtain Microsoft support files from online services.
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Microsoft scanned this file for viruses, using the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to it.
Updating Microsoft Office 2011 For Mac
Updated filesFor a complete list of the files that this update adds or changes, double-click the update installer, and then click Show Files on the File menu.
The hang situation that occurs during an account sync operation in Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011 is fixed. This problem is described in KB 3098396.
Download and install the update
How to obtain the update
Microsoft yesterday re-released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 (SP2) after fixing a bug that wormed into the original update. Last Friday, three days after it first issued Office for Mac 2011. In the Microsoft Office 2011 14.7.7 Update volume window, double-click the Office 2011 14.7.7 Update application to start the update process, and then follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation finishes successfully, you can remove the update installer from your hard disk. Microsoft yesterday re-released Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 (SP2) after fixing a bug that wormed into the original update. Last Friday, three days after it first issued Office for Mac 2011. Jan 07, 2013 Office for Mac 2011 - Update 14.2.3 I cannot install the Office 2011 Update 14.2.3 - i get a message saying Sync Services needs to be turned off - I believe I have done this but still.
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Download the Microsoft Office for Mac 14.5.6 update package now.Release Date: October 7, 2015
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, see how to obtain Microsoft support files from online services.
Virus-scan claim
Microsoft scanned this file for viruses, using the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to it.
Updating Microsoft Office 2011 For Mac
Updated filesFor a complete list of the files that this update adds or changes, double-click the update installer, and then click Show Files on the File menu.
Microsoft Office 2011 For Mac Update 14.7.7
Update information Mac photos app support.
PrerequisitesBefore you install the Office for Mac 2011 14.5.6 update, make sure that you have Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 or a later version installed on your computer. Also, make sure that the computer is running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or a later version of the Mac OS X operating system.
To verify that the computer meets this prerequisite, click About This Mac on the Apple menu.
To verify that Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 is installed on your computer, follow these steps:
On the Go menu, click Applications.
Open the Microsoft Office 2011 folder, and then start any Office application. (For example, start Microsoft Word).
On the application menu, click About <application>.
In the About <application> dialog box, note the version number that is displayed. The number should be 14.1.0 or a later version.
Restart requirementThis update does not require you to restart your computer.
Microsoft Office For Mac 2011
Removing the updateThis security update cannot be uninstalled.
Update replacement informationThis update replaces security update 3051737.
Status
Microsoft Office 2011 For Mac Free
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the 'Applies to' section.
Updating Microsoft Office 2011 For Mac Free
Third-party information disclaimer
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