Microsoft 365 / Uninstall from a macOS computer

Objective

• To provide instruction for removing Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) from a personal macOS computer when:
  • Your Microsoft 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is unlicensed
  • You have purchased a personal copy of Microsoft Office

Scope

• Effective 02 January 2019, Miami University will remove the Microsoft 365 license for all former Miami University students
  • This action affects all former Miami University students — Miami University does not maintain a license for Microsoft 365 for former Miami University students
• Within thirty days of license removal, the version of Microsoft 365 you installed through Miami will become unlicensed; and Microsoft 365 will enter into reduced functionality mode

User

• Former Miami University Student

Environment

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

Cause

• If you have purchased a personal copy or subscription to Microsoft 365, you must uninstall 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

• Microsoft provides up-to-date end-user documentation and instructions for Microsoft products
• Visit the Microsoft Office Help & Training page for everything you want to know about Office products
  • Browse the Microsoft Word Help Center
  • Browse the Microsoft Edge IT Center
  • Browse the Microsoft Excel Help Center
  • Browse the Microsoft PowerPoint Help Center
  • Browse the Microsoft OneNote Help Center
  • Browse the Microsoft Access Help Center