We recommend only running one version of Office on a PC, but if you need to run Office side-by-side, see which versions are compatible in Install and use different versions of Office on the same PC. See Find and transfer Outlook data files from one computer to another. If you uninstall Office before installing the new version, your Office files won’t be deleted, but if your version of Office includes Outlook you may want to back up your Outlook data files. However, there are instances when an uninstall is necessary, such as if you run into errors or problems during installation. In most cases when you run the Microsoft Office Setup program on a computer with an earlier version of Office installed, the earlier version is removed. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for the newest version of Office. I have the latest version and I’m ready to install itīefore installing the latest version of Office read through the following recommendations first. See the next section for a list of upgrade recommendations. You’ll get security updates and fixes during the supported period, but you won’t receive new features or any of the other Microsoft 365 benefits. You can only install these versions of Office on one device. Get the newest non-subscription version of Office such as Office Home & Student 2019 or Office Home & Business 2019. Choose between Microsoft 365 Personal (for one person) or Microsoft 365 Family (which you can share with your family).īuy a one-time purchase version of Office 2019 You get Office’s cloud connected features to help you maximize productivity across your devices including 1TB of OneDrive storage, extra features with Office mobile apps, Skype minutes, the option to install Office across your devices, and access to support. You’ll always have the latest features, security updates, and other improvements. Purchasing Microsoft 365 is your best option. When you’re ready to install your new product, see the section below, I’m ready to install Office and follow the upgrade recommendations. You can choose to purchase a Microsoft 365 subscription or the newest one-time purchase version.

If your current version of Office is a one-time purchase (non-subscription) version of Office such as Office Home & Student or Office Home & Business, to upgrade, you need to buy the latest version. Tip: Not sure of your current version? See What version of Office am I using? If you have a subscription, select the Microsoft 365 tab below. If your current version is non-subscription product, see below. Your options to upgrade Office are different depending on the type of Office product you currently have.

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