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Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac loses editing due to expiring certificate

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

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.

RANK_REASON This is a product update that reduces functionality for an older software version, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac loses editing due to expiring certificate

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only next month

    Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will effectively become useless next month.

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