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How to Install Office Home & Business 2021 on MacBook Air M2
Question details
The user needs to download and install Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 on an Apple Silicon MacBook Air (M2) after redeeming the product key.
- Product
- Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021
- Device & OS
- macOS (MacBook Air M2)
- Scenario
- Downloading and activating Office applications after redeeming a new product key online.
- Observed behavior
- The Office installer package fails to download automatically after the product key is successfully redeemed.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and know the exact Microsoft account credentials you used to redeem your Office product key.
Download and Install from the Microsoft Account Portal
Manually trigger the installation package download directly from your Microsoft account's subscription page.
Navigate to office.com and log in using the exact Microsoft account credentials you used when redeeming your product key.
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select 'My Microsoft account'. From the navigation menu, click on 'Services & subscriptions'.
Locate 'Office Home & Business 2021' in your list of purchased products and click the 'Install' button. A prompt will appear; confirm to download the Mac installer package to your Downloads folder.
Open Finder, navigate to your Downloads folder, and double-click the downloaded Microsoft Office .pkg file. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the software setup.
Launch any installed application, such as Microsoft Word or Excel, from your Applications folder. Sign in with the same Microsoft account when prompted to activate your license.
Troubleshoot Missing Products and Browser Issues
Use these steps if your Office Home & Business 2021 license does not appear in your account or the download button is unresponsive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Office Home & Business 2021 run natively on M2 Macs?
Yes, Microsoft Office 2021 fully supports Apple Silicon Macs, including devices with M1, M2, and M3 chips. The universal installation package automatically detects your processor type and installs the correctly optimized version.
Why is Office 2021 not showing up in my Services & subscriptions?
This typically occurs if you are signed in with a different Microsoft account than the one used to redeem the product key. Ensure you are using the correct personal account associated with the purchase, rather than a work or school account.
Can I install my Office Home & Business 2021 license on multiple Macs?
No, Office Home & Business 2021 is a one-time purchase license intended for use on a single Mac or PC at a time. To install it on a new MacBook, you must first uninstall the software from the previous computer.
