Microsoft Office 2021
Previous perpetual generation
macOS 14, 15, 26
English
Perpetual licenseSupport ended on 13 October 2026
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Office 2021 for macOS
Direct English installers where available
Files, editions and compatibility for Office 2021 for macOS.
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Program information
- Developer
- Microsoft Corporation
- Version
- Microsoft Office 2021 · Previous perpetual generation
- Interface language
- English and other languages
- License
- Perpetual license for the corresponding edition
- Platforms
- macOS
- Developer's website
- Microsoft.com
VERSIONS AND ACCESS
Office 2021 for macOS
EditionPlatformsInterface languageAccess typeStatusAction
Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student
Word, Excel and PowerPoint for personal tasks
macOS 14, 15, 26
Not specified
Home and studyOne-time purchase for one PC or Mac
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Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business
Home and commercial use
macOS 14, 15, 26
English
PurchaseAlso includes Outlook
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Microsoft Office 2021 LTSC Standard for Mac
Enterprise release for Mac
macOS 14, 15, 26
Not specified
OrganizationsStandalone release for macOS
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COMPATIBILITY
System Requirements
Options
Minimum
Featured
System
One of the three latest macOS versions during the release's support period
A current macOS version within Microsoft's supported range
CPU
Intel or Apple Silicon
Apple Silicon for better energy efficiency
RAM
4 GB RAM
8–16 GB RAM for large documents
Storage
10 GB of free space
SSD and spare space for documents, fonts and cache
Display
1280 × 800
Retina or external Full HD display
Internet and activation
Internet access for activation and updates
Stable connection and valid license
Exact requirements depend on the Office 2021 edition, architecture and licensing channel.
FEATURES
Office 2021 features for macOS
XLOOKUP in Excel
Look up data in a table and return related values. For example, fill in details from a reference table by identifier instead of manually copying values into each row.
Control window
Watch selected cells across different sheets and Excel workbooks. Key results remain at hand while you check formulas and move between parts of a large workbook.
GIF from PowerPoint
Export a slide show as an animated image. Display the slide sequence as a short animation where an image is more convenient than a presentation file.
Word reading settings
Choose additional page colors and line focus mode. This makes it easier to find a comfortable view for long text and stay focused on the current passage.
Excel dynamic arrays
Get a set of results from one formula: filter rows with FILTER, sort with SORT and return unique values with UNIQUE. The result size changes with the data.
Clearer formulas with LET
Assign names to intermediate results within an Excel formula. This makes complex calculations easier to read and lets you reuse parts without duplicating expressions.
Position lookup using XMATCH
Find an item's position in an Excel range with an exact or approximate match. Use the result in more complex data lookup and matching formulas.
SVG graphics
Save charts and other supported objects as SVG. Vector files are convenient for print materials and can be enlarged without losing sharpness.
HELP CENTER
Questions and answers
Is a direct installer available for Office 2021 for macOS?
Enabled downloads lead directly to verified installer files. — Use an enabled Download button for Mac to retrieve the matching English installer directly from the official publisher. Check the selected product and license before installation. Account, store and guide pages are not offered as downloads.
Which license or account do I need for Office 2021 for macOS?
Access and activation are determined by Microsoft and your existing entitlement. — Use the Microsoft account, work or school account, subscription or perpetual license that covers the selected product and edition. Downloading an installer or opening a guide does not grant a license.
How do I install Office 2021 for macOS in English?
Choose the language through the official installation or app settings. — Choose English in the available installer or application settings. Display and proofing languages can be configured separately. Language settings for an existing licensed installation do not establish that a new installer download is available.
How do I choose the right Office 2021 for macOS option for Mac?
Use the installation path for your actual device and license. — Check the official system requirements, platform, edition and architecture before installation. On Windows, confirm compatibility with existing Office apps and add-ins. Windows installation media cannot be installed on macOS or mobile devices.
What should I check before installing Office 2021 for macOS?
Back up your documents and confirm the release’s requirements and support status. — This release is no longer supported. Use it only where a licensed legacy workflow requires it, keep backups and plan a move to supported software.
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