Office 2019 for Mac: Impending Read-Only Mode Impacts UsersOffice 2019 for Mac: Impending Read-Only Mode Impacts Users
TL;DR
- •Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only on July 13th due to an expired certificate.
- •Users on macOS and iOS are affected; Windows and Android are not.
- •Upgrading to Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 is the recommended solution.
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Read full post Microsoft to Remotely Degrade Functionality of Perpetual Office LicensesMicrosoft to Remotely Degrade Functionality of Perpetual Office Licenses
TL;DR
- •Microsoft will limit Office 2019 & 2021 for Mac to view-only mode in July 2026 due to certificate expiration.
- •The change impacts perpetually licensed software, despite prior assurances of continued functionality after end-of-support.
- •This raises questions about the long-term viability of one-time purchase software licenses in a subscription-driven market.
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