How do I fix issues with Microsoft Office on my Mac?

It can be frustrating when the apps we rely on every day have issues, but sometimes the best fixes are the easiest ones! If you're ever experiencing issues with your Office apps (freezing, slowness or an app is unexpectedly quitting) the first step to a resolution is to check for updates. Microsoft updates will also provide you with the latest and greatest features, security fixes and improvements, and software compatibility resolutions within the Office suite.

To check for Office 365 updates:

1. Open any Office application such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.

2. On the top menu, go to Help > Check for Updates.

   If you don't see Check for Updates on the Help menu, download the latest version of the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool from this link: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=830196. Run the tool and then start over at step 1. The Check for Updates option now appears on the Help menu.
3. Under "How would you like updates to be installed?", select Automatically Download and Install. If you want to manually check for updates, choose Manually. If you want to be notified of new updates but not apply them automatically, use the Automatically Check setting.
4. Click Check for Updates.

If an update is available for your version of Office, you'll see a link to a website with more information about the update. 

More Resources

• Check for Office for Mac updates - Microsoft
• Fixes or workarounds for Office issues - Microsoft