Microsoft Office 2019 Home & Business For MAC

Frequently Asked Questions – Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac

What is included in Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac?

Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac includes five core Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. These are full desktop versions optimised for macOS, giving you professional-grade tools for writing, data management, presentations, email, and note-taking — all in a single one-time purchase.

How do I download Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac?

After your purchase, you will receive an email with your activation key and a download link. Follow these steps:

1. Visit setup.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account (or create one for free).
2. Enter your product key when prompted — no hyphens needed.
3. Your licence will be linked to your Microsoft account. Click Install Office to download the installer.
4. Open Finder → Downloads and double-click the installer package.

For a complete step-by-step walkthrough, see our Office 2019 Home & Business Download, Installation & Activation Instructions – MAC.

How do I install Office 2019 Home & Business on my Mac?

Once the installer package has downloaded, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the downloaded .pkg file in your Downloads folder.
2. On the first screen, click Continue to begin the installation.
3. Review and accept the software licence agreement, then click Continue and Agree.
4. Select your installation destination and click Install.
5. Enter your Mac admin password if prompted, then wait for the installation to complete.
6. Once finished, open any Office app (e.g. Word) from your Applications folder and sign in with your Microsoft account to complete activation.

How do I activate Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac?

Activation is straightforward:

1. Open any Office application — for example, Word — from your Applications folder.
2. When prompted, sign in with the Microsoft account you used to redeem your product key at setup.office.com.
3. Once signed in, Office will verify your licence automatically and activation will complete.

Once activated, your licence is permanently linked to your Microsoft account. You can reinstall at any time by visiting account.microsoft.com/services and selecting your Office product. For full guidance, refer to Microsoft’s official Office for Mac activation guide.

Can I reinstall Office 2019 Home & Business on a new Mac?

Yes. Because your licence is bound to your Microsoft account after activation, you can reinstall Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac on the same or a different Mac at any time. Simply sign in to account.microsoft.com/services, find your Office product, and click the download button.

How many devices can I install Office 2019 Home & Business on?

Each licence covers 1 Mac — it is a single-device licence. If you need Office on more than one machine, you will need to purchase an additional licence. For multi-device needs, consider exploring our Office 2019 range or upgrading to a newer version.

Is Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac compatible with Windows PCs?

No. This version is designed exclusively for macOS and cannot be installed on a Windows PC, iPad, or iPhone. If you need Office for Windows, please browse our Office 2019 category for Windows-compatible options.

What macOS versions are supported?

Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac requires macOS Mojave (10.14) or later. It is compatible with MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini running a supported version of macOS, with full Retina display support included.

Will Office 2019 still work after October 2025?

Microsoft is ending mainstream support for Office 2019 on 14 October 2025. After this date, the applications will continue to function but will no longer receive security patches or technical support from Microsoft. If you want a longer support lifecycle, consider upgrading to Office 2021 Home & Business for Mac, which is supported until 2026.

How quickly will I receive my product key?

Your activation key and download link are delivered via email within minutes of your payment being confirmed. There are no physical items to wait for — everything is digital, so you can get started immediately.

What if I cannot activate my Office 2019 Home & Business licence?

If you experience any issues activating your key, please contact our support team — we are here to help. If we are unable to resolve the problem, you are covered by our 100% Money-Back Guarantee and will receive a full refund.

Is there a difference between Office 2019 Home & Business and Office 2019 Home & Student for Mac?

Yes. Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac includes Outlook in addition to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, making it ideal for professionals and small businesses that need email and calendar management. The Home & Student edition does not include Outlook and is better suited to personal or academic use.