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Bought, not owned: Microsoft just killed your perpetual Office license

Microsoft's Office 2019 for Mac becomes read-only on July 13, 2026 when digital certificates expire, forcing users to upgrade ...

From July 2026: MS Office on older Macs can only read and print

Microsoft turns Office 2019 for Mac into a read-only program: an expiring license certificate will block editing and saving ...