How to Uninstall Microsoft Word Add-Ins on Mac

To uninstall Microsoft Word add-ins on Mac, use the correct account, product, permissions, and destination. This guide explains the supported workflow and the checks that confirm the result.

Confirm the License and Device Requirements

Confirm the owning account, required permissions, affected files or services, and the exact outcome you need. Keep a backup when the task changes local content or removes access.

Quick Installation Path

First, open Word and go to the Insert tab in the ribbon. Next, click Add-ins (or My Add-ins), and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Uninstall Microsoft Word Add-Ins on Mac

1. Open Word and go to the Insert tab in the ribbon
2. Click Add-ins (or My Add-ins)
3. Click that menu and select Remove
4. Go to office.com and sign in with your school/work account
5. Click the waffle/grid menu (top left) > go to any Office app
6. Go to Insert > Add-ins > My Add-ins

After the final step, reopen the affected app, portal, file, or account page and confirm the exact status or behavior described in the title.

Use WPS Office for Related Work While Resolving This Microsoft Issue

WPS Office cannot install, remove, activate, or repair the Microsoft-specific product involved in uninstalling Microsoft Word add-ins on Mac. Use the official Microsoft installer, Windows settings, or the product vendor's supported setup path.

While you work on uninstalling Microsoft Word add-ins on Mac, WPS Office provides a free Microsoft Office-compatible workspace through WPS Writer. It opens and saves common DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and PDF files in a familiar interface, so related local work can continue without waiting for the Microsoft-side issue to be fixed.

For work related to uninstalling Microsoft Word add-ins on Mac, WPS AI in Writer can help draft, rewrite, polish, translate, and summarize text while you keep the document in a familiar Word-compatible workspace.

Test advanced macros, add-ins, external connections, sensitivity controls, and Microsoft-only cloud integrations on a copy before moving a critical workflow. WPS AI availability and usage limits can vary by plan, platform, region, and app version.

Practical Checks That Prevent a Repeat

• Record which account, app, and file owns the workflow
• Keep a verified backup before removing access, changing ownership, or replacing a local file
• Apply high-impact changes to one test item or user before expanding the scope
• Save confirmation numbers, dates, and screenshots of the final settings when they affect billing, security, or permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I open Word and go to the Insert tab in the ribbon?

Open Word and go to the Insert tab in the ribbon. Use the Install apps control after signing in at microsoft365.com with the account that owns or receives the license.

What should I check after I click Add-ins (or My Add-ins)?

The device list is not always the installer source. Confirm the subscription under Services & subscriptions and install from the signed-in Microsoft 365 portal. Confirm the account type, product version, ownership, and permissions before assuming the control is unavailable.

What result should I expect after I click that menu and select Remove?

Compatibility depends on the Office version and operating system. Unsupported editions may install poorly and no longer receive security updates; use a supported alternative. Keep the relevant backup or confirmation until you have checked the result.

How can I confirm that the steps to uninstall Microsoft Word add-ins on Mac worked?

Go to Insert > Add-ins > My Add-ins. Reopen the affected app or portal and confirm that the expected status persists.