By Roman Loyola
Publication Date: 2026-06-03 09:00:00
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In summary:
- Macworld reports that Microsoft is ending support for Office/365 on older Apple operating systems starting July 13, affecting Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.
- Users running outdated macOS, iOS, or iPadOS versions will enter ‘reduced functionality mode’ where they cannot edit, save, or create new Office files.
- To restore full functionality, users must update to macOS 12, iOS 17, or iPadOS 17 or later, or use web-based Office apps as alternatives.
Microsoft has posted a support document that warns of a potential problem with Microsoft Office or 365 and iOS and macOS. Microsoft is ending support for devices running older operating systems, which can result in what the company calls “reduced functionality mode” with Office files. Users will be able to open and print files, but the files cannot be edited or saved, nor can new files be created.
Microsoft states that this issue will arise starting on July 13. To restore…
