Microsoft Office 2019 For Mac Will Become Read-Only Next Month
An expiring certificate means you’ll no longer be able to create or edit new files.
Microsoft has announced that Office 2019 for Mac will become almost useless next month, with the company blaming an expiring digital license. Starting July 13, Mac users running older versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote will only be able to open and print files, effectively rendering them as read-only "productivity" apps.
Microsoft calls this "reduced functionality mode," which prevents users from editing, saving or creating new files. iPhone and iPad Microsoft 365 subscribers are also affected, as well those who use non-subscription versions of Office 2019 or Office 2021.
If you're a Mac user whose computer can run macOS 12 (Monterey) or an iPad or iPhone user on iOS17 or above, you can resolve the outdated certificate issue by simply updating Microsoft 365 or Office 2021. But those with Office 2019 are pretty...
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