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Retrieval of previous entries on my microsoft word

Microsoft Word was removed from my apple computer even though my subscription had not expired. Apparently this was because my computer was old? However I bought another apple computer and my Word does not have all of my prior letters on it. I need to…

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asked 2026-08-07T14:52:56.1033333+00:00
Vendie Hooks 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-08T09:03:55.95+00:00
Stefan Blom 347.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Lack of access to Word Files - pre late July 2026

As your records will no doubt show my previous subscription to Micro Soft Word expired late last month. I had not extended the subscription, because I intended to replace the aging iMAC I was using. On 31 July 2026 I bought a new iMac and - in the same…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-08T00:46:08.6+00:00
Bill Townsend 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-08-08T05:18:03.94+00:00
Xavier-D 11,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Word won't select text.

It won't select with the MOUSE or with FIND. The "Find" box says 0/0 though the word is directly in front of me. I've turned off WORD several times over the past days and, of course, rebooted the computer--an iMac M4 with Sequoia 1.5.…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-07T16:52:18.21+00:00
Carolyn Lieberg 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-08T00:47:57.0433333+00:00
Carolyn Lieberg 20 Reputation points
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Getting Visual Basic unexpected error 50001 whenever I open MS Word (Mac)

Need to eliminate the constant error message Unexpected Error 50001 Moderator note: thread updated with operating system (macOS)

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asked 2026-08-07T14:15:04.7+00:00
Brian Lemessurier 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T21:00:41.4833333+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437K Reputation points
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The Word function of Microsoft Office does not respond when I open it. I can open documents but cannot edit them

The Word function of Microsoft Office does not respond when I open it. I can open documents but cannot edit them

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asked 2026-08-07T19:34:29.5566667+00:00
Olen Yoder 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T20:07:48.75+00:00
John Korchok 235.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I cannot edit or access my Microsoft Word Documents. I cannot type in document. My subscription is up to date. I am blocked.

I cannot create or type/edit/create any Microsoft Word Document.s My subscription is up to date. Information says I am blocked. These documents were not created in read only. Help.

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asked 2026-01-26T21:52:15.7+00:00
Helen Peoples 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-07T19:31:50.17+00:00
Stefan Blom 347.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Old MacBookPro what version of Microsoft will work?

I have a MacBookPro (Retina, 15-inch, late 2013) running on macOS Big Sur 11.7.11. Says my software is updated. What older version of Microsoft Office is compatible as the latest version says it requires at least a version 14?

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asked 2026-08-06T13:52:55.36+00:00
Teresa McBride 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T21:48:10.16+00:00
John Korchok 235.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Spell checker in Word not working on iMac

The spelling checker in Word (version 16.109.2) not working on Mac (Tahoe 26.5.2) even after checking all the boxes under spelling and grammar in preferences.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-06T16:19:31.4866667+00:00
EVERT MELANDER 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T19:47:17.79+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437K Reputation points
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I am getting a 50001 code every time I try to open a word doc

Getting 'Microsoft Visual Basic Unexpected Error 50001' every time I open any document in Word for Mac — persists after a full clean uninstall, removal of all cache/preference files, and reinstall. Confirmed Full Disk Access is granted. Running Word…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-04T23:03:01.2933333+00:00
Cory Christensen 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-06T17:20:51.4666667+00:00
Cory Christensen 20 Reputation points
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Can't edit or type in Word doc because the function is locked

All of a sudden today, I can't edit a word doc or type in an existing or new document on my MacBookPro. The bottom of the document says "you can't make this change because the function is locked."

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-01T01:57:44.8+00:00
Elaine Leitner 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-06T16:55:08.8166667+00:00
Elaine Leitner 20 Reputation points
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Unable to activate Microsoft Office

Dear Microsoft Q&A Team, I am experiencing an issue activating Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint on my Mac. Every time I attempt to sign in and activate my Microsoft 365 account, Word displays "Activating..." for a short period before…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-05T14:54:10.3733333+00:00
Jeff Moloseni 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-06T15:26:59.3466667+00:00
susan cook 0 Reputation points
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How to stop formatting showing in track changes (Word for Mac)

I am a Mac user. In Word, how can you permanently stop formatting showing in track changes? I have formatting unticked but when I save and re-open, the formatting changes are showing again.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-06T11:40:06.9533333+00:00
Liz Evans 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T14:36:18.6133333+00:00
Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437K Reputation points
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how to print after amending an excel document

I have microsoft 365 on an apple mac machine Recently I have not been able to print an amended document in excel or remove an amended document from my screen Please can someone (a person) help me to solve this issue. I am almost 80 years old and this is…

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asked 2026-08-06T12:55:35.25+00:00
Nick Parkinson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-06T12:55:56.0633333+00:00

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cant activate microsoft 365 get code 0x0

When i try to open words it says an error occurded i get code 0x0

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asked 2026-07-28T13:09:12.06+00:00
Genevieve Smith 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-06T07:48:28.3766667+00:00
Stefan Blom 347.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Lagging Text

When I type using MS Word 2024 for Mac, the letters and words on the screen lag behind what I am typing.

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asked 2026-08-01T18:10:04.4166667+00:00
Glenn Dudley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-06T06:34:29.3+00:00
Kai-H 23,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to install microsoft word etc.

Hello, I have been on a chat trying to get my computer updated. I deleted Microsoft Word and all other programs that the assistant told me to. Now I am unable to completed the downloads because I receive an error code that states Autoupdate cannot…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-02T19:35:35.3966667+00:00
Lesa Routh-Halcomb 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-06T06:31:36.66+00:00
Kai-H 23,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Failing to activate product on mac

I have purchased a subscription for microsoft 365 personal. Since then I have been unable to activate it. It says Error 0x0 has occured

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asked 2026-08-05T21:05:13.0266667+00:00
Lin Mlk 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T21:34:50.2166667+00:00
John Korchok 235.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Can't edit in Word

I bought Office 2021, purchased in 2024. Suddenly today can no longer edit word docs. Word complains that I must activate Microsoft 365. I don't have a license to Microsoft 365. What should I do?

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asked 2026-08-05T20:55:53.5666667+00:00
murielgillick murielgillick 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T21:34:05.15+00:00
John Korchok 235.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Editor not functioning in MS 365 Word app

The Editor function doesn't work in my brand-new, updated version of Microsoft 365 on my Macbook. It took much of the weekend to get the apps to even open (downloading, deleting them all, downloading a second time). Any idea why Editor won't run now?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-05T00:26:49.7166667+00:00
degIA 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-05T21:30:37.4066667+00:00
degIA 40 Reputation points
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Microsoft office on Mac

I have mac running . Ventura 13.7.8. I had originally purchased Office Home & student 2021 in Sept 2022. The program is no longer working. I do not want microsoft 365. Is there a way to have my Office Home working or do I need to purchase office…

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
asked 2026-08-05T20:22:58.26+00:00
Deborah Tina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T20:29:32.59+00:00
John Korchok 235.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator