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Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only next month
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- An expiring certificate means you’ll no longer be able to create or edit new files.
- Wachiwit/Shutterstock Microsoft has announced that Office 2019 for Mac will become almost useless next month, with the company blaming an expiring digital license.
- Microsoft calls this "reduced functionality mode," which prevents users from editing, saving or creating new files.
An expiring certificate means you’ll no longer be able to create or edit new files.
Wachiwit/Shutterstock Microsoft has announced that Office 2019 for Mac will become almost useless next month, with the company blaming an expiring digital license. Starting July 13, Mac users running older versions of Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and One Note will only be able to open and print files, effectively rendering them as read-only "productivity" apps.
Microsoft calls this "reduced functionality mode," which prevents users from editing, saving or creating new files. iPhone and iPad Microsoft 365 subscribers are also affected, as well those who use non-subscription versions of Office 2019 or Office 2021.
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