Uninstall the Miami University–licensed version from a macOS computer / Microsoft 365

Problem

  • How do I remove Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) from a personal macOS computer?
  • My Microsoft 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is unlicensed
  • I have purchased a personal copy of Microsoft Office

Cause

  • If you have purchased a personal copy or subscription to Microsoft 365, you must uninstall the Miami University–licensed Microsoft 365 from your computer, then download and reinstall Office from your personal purchase
  • This is necessary because your Miami license for Office contains products that are not included in Microsoft’s personal-use plans

Resolution

  1. Open Finder
  2. Open Applications
  3. Drag each of the following Microsoft Office applications to the trash:
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Outlook

Notes

System

  • Software for Personally-owned Computers
  • 10314: Microsoft 365
    • Microsoft Office
  • macOS