

If you're an admin and want to update the computers in your organization with your existing software deployment tools, you can download and deploy the update packages for each application. To use Microsoft AutoUpdate, start an Office application, such as Word, and then choose Help > Check for Updates. Updates are available from Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU). "Office for Mac that comes with a Microsoft 365 subscription is updated on a regular basis to provide new features, security updates, and non-security updates. I like to stay as disconnected from Microsoft, or Apple, as possible Now I need to read through all the privacy settings. I will need to go through hoops should I ever need to reinstall the my account services page still has the 365 installer for my single use license. The online chat finally got me some useful support and I was finally sent a direct install link and was able to simply and correctly install and activate. Tried again today via chat after uninstalling every Microsoft file and removed all licenses. After an hour nine minutes on hold with Microsoft I gave up. I downloaded from the provided Install link and installed it but it installed 365.

I went to my Microsoft services page and Office 2021 was included in my list. I purchased the Office 2021 key, went to the listed URL to download, entered the license key and downloaded the installer on my new M2 Max MacBook Pro. Microsoft seems to push 365 options even if all I want is the product I purchased. I don't want any hint of 365 on my laptop. It seems like Microsoft is trying to force 365 on users. Installing Microsoft software on either macOS or Windows always seems to be a pain. Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 1 use perpetual license.
