Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only next month
Microsoft is disabling editing capabilities for Office 2019 for Mac users starting July 13th due to an expiring digital certificate. This change will force users into a "reduced functionality mode," allowing only file opening and printing. While users on newer macOS or iOS versions can update to Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 to bypass this, Office 2019 users are largely out of options, with Microsoft recommending a subscription to Microsoft 365 or a purchase of Office 2024 to regain full functionality. AI
IMPACT Minimal impact for AI operators; this is a software lifecycle management issue for a legacy productivity suite.