How to Uninstall Office Apps and Running Licence

To uninstall Office apps and running licence, 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 Finder > Applications. Next, quit all Office 2019 apps, and verify the final state before changing any backup or secondary account.

How to Uninstall Office Apps and Running Licence

1. Open Finder > Applications
2. Quit all Office 2019 apps
3. Go to Finder > Applications
4. Remove old license files (if changing or fixing licensing)
5. Open the downloaded .pkg file from Downloads
6. Select Continue and follow the wizard

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

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WPS Office cannot directly change Microsoft-side account, billing, subscription, activation, tenant, OneDrive service, or SharePoint permission state. Those changes must be completed in the appropriate Microsoft portal.

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Test advanced macros, add-ins, external connections, sensitivity controls, and Microsoft-only cloud integrations on a copy before moving a critical workflow.

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 Finder > Applications?

Open Finder > Applications. 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 quit all Office 2019 apps?

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 go to Finder > Applications?

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 Office apps and running licence worked?

Select Continue and follow the wizard. Reopen the affected app or portal and confirm that the expected status persists.