None of my microsoft apps will open on my MacBook Pro

David Hobson 5 Reputation points
2025-11-10T06:51:33.2533333+00:00

All of my Microsoft apps including Outlook are not opening on my MacBook pro. Have just paid for new Microsoft 365 Personal plan and installed new downloads. Please advise

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | For home | MacOS
0 comments No comments
{count} vote

1 answer

Sort by: Most helpful
  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-11-10T06:51:45.19+00:00
    AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn more

    If none of your Microsoft apps are opening on your MacBook Pro, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

    1. Check the Program Path: Ensure that the Microsoft Office applications are located in the correct directory. They should be in either Macintosh HD\Applications\Microsoft Office 2008 or Macintosh HD\Applications\Microsoft Office 2011. If they are not, move them to the correct location.
    2. Delete Duplicate Entries: Sometimes, having duplicate instances of the application can cause issues. Use Finder to search for the application names (like Outlook) and check for duplicates. If you find any, delete the duplicates and then try to open the application again.
    3. Reinstall Office: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling Microsoft Office. To uninstall, quit all applications, go to the Applications folder, and drag the Microsoft Office folder to the Trash. After that, reinstall Office from your Microsoft 365 account.
    4. Check for Updates: Make sure that both your macOS and Microsoft Office applications are up to date. Sometimes, compatibility issues arise from outdated software.

    If the problem persists after trying these steps, you may want to consult Microsoft's support resources for further assistance.


    References:


Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.