Compatibility between old Office for Mac 2016 and the new iMac Mi

[Avril2108]

Hi!
I'm getting a new iMac M1 shortly. The people I work with use PC's, with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint so I'm obliged to have Microsoft office for Mac. I have an old 2016 version of Office that I use now, which cannot be updated anymore. Will this old 2016 version of Office work on the new iMac M1 or will I need to buy the new Office? I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

 

[hg.wells]

I can’t say if it would work or not, however if you are working with people using the latest versions of office, I would probably recommend upgrading anyway to prevent any comparability issues using and older version office.

 

[Avril2108]

Thank you. I'll try using the old version first, and buy the 2021 Office if it does not work. I was just wondering if anyone with the M1 had tried it. Not really sure which version of Office they use (I work online).

 

[Slartibart]

As of 13th of october 2020 is not longer supported by MS. You might not be able to activate your copy.

 

[Avril2108]

Thank you for replying! I'm going to first see whether the 2016 works on the M1 before investing in the 2021. It's very annoying when one is obliged to buy a new version. It's like, 'Sorry, your battery cannot be recharged because we don't make them anymore. Buy a new one or buy a new car!'

 

[nambuccaheadsau]

It won't only 2019 and 2021 one purchase versions or subscription version Office 365.

 

[Avril2108]

Thank you for replying! You are all right! This version does not work on my new iMac M1. Bought the 2021 version in the end $$$.