Microsoft Licensing: Removing Corrupted Office License Files on a Mac

Summary

This article explains how to run the license removal tool, removing all corrupted Office for Mac license files. This allows you to not only view, but to edit and save documents.

 

How-To

Task: To run the license removal tool, removing all corrupted Office for Mac license files. 

 

Instructions

Step 1 - Sign out of and close all your Office applications.

Step 2 - Download the license removal tool 

Step 3 - Run the license removal tool 

Step 4 - Open and sign into your Office applications.

 

Outcome

All Office files have been removed, and you can now view, edit, and save documents.

 

Important Information

If you are still unable to view, edit, and save documents, Click File > Activate Office and Sign into your Office applications.

 

Further Readings

Download the license removal tool 

Run the license removal tool  

 

Need additional help?

For assistance concerning site creation, content sharing, file synchronization, or other common SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, or Office app activities, we recommend our Microsoft 365 Learning sites:

Learn more about the great tools our Microsoft 365 Learning sites offer!

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

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