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Millions of Apple users lose Microsoft Office on July 13

Some Mac, iPhone, and iPad users will lose the ability to create, save, or edit documents in Office apps on July 13, 2026. Affected users can still print and open files. Updating the operating system and apps is the recommended fix.

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No new corroborated information was provided regarding the July 13 Office restrictions.

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  1. Microsoft Office editing restrictions for Apple users begin July 13

    Some Mac, iPhone, and iPad users will lose the ability to create, save, or edit documents in Office apps on July 13, 2026. Affected users can still print and open files. Updating the operating system and apps is the recommended fix.

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  2. Apple users face Microsoft Office functionality loss on July 13

    Certain Mac, iPhone, and iPad users will lose the ability to edit, save, or create documents in Office apps starting July 13, 2026. These users can still open and print files. Updating apps and the operating system is the recommended solution.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Millions of Apple users are losing access to Microsoft Office.
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  3. Microsoft to restrict Office functionality for Apple users on July 13

    Starting July 13, 2026, some Apple Mac, iPhone, and iPad users will enter a reduced functionality mode for Office apps. Affected users can open and print files but cannot edit, save, or create new documents. Updating the operating system and apps is the primary fix for most users.

    What's confirmed:

    • On July 13, 2026, some Office apps on macOS, iPhone, and iPad will enter a reduced functionality mode where users cannot edit, save, or create new files.
    • The reduced functionality mode affects both Microsoft 365 subscribers and users of non-subscription software like Office 2019 and Office 2021.
    • Updating the device operating system and the apps can resolve the loss of full functionality for most users.
    • Microsoft is ending support for Office 2021 in 2026.
    • Microsoft confirmed an October 13 end of support for Office 2021 with no extensions offered.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft is killing perpetual Office licenses on July 13, 2026, due to the expiration of digital licensing certificates.
    • Office 2019 for Mac will specifically become read-only on July 13, 2026.
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