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The microsoft 365 transition tag covers discussions about moving from perpetual Office licenses to Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including the impact of reduced functionality mode on older devices. A key thread highlights that from July 13, 2026, Microsoft 365 apps and Office 2019 or 2021 on older Apple operating systems may enter a read-only state, preventing editing, saving, or creating files. This affects Macs unable to run macOS 12 Monterey and iPhones or iPads unable to run iOS/iPadOS 17. The transition underscores how perpetual software now depends on cloud validation, certificate updates, and supported OS versions, not just file formats. Users share experiences and advice on navigating these changes.
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    Microsoft Office Read-Only Mode on Old Apple Devices From July 13, 2026

    Microsoft says that from July 13, 2026, Microsoft 365 apps and Office 2019 or Office 2021 on older Apple operating systems may enter reduced functionality mode, leaving Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote able to open or print files but not edit, save, or create them. The cutoff lands...
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