Microsoft Office 2021 Home and Business for Mac

Microsoft Office 2021 Home and Business for Mac is a one-time-purchase Office suite for macOS. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, runs natively on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, and carries commercial use rights, with no subscription.

What is included in Office 2021 Home and Business for Mac?

• Word 2021 – documents with Focus mode and improved dark mode
• Excel 2021 – XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays and the LET function
• PowerPoint 2021 – slide show recording with narration
• Outlook 2021 – email, calendar and contacts
• OneNote – notes and research

Access and Publisher are Windows-only apps and are not part of any Mac edition of Office.

Who is this edition for?

Mac users who want Outlook and commercial use rights at a lower price than the current release, or whose Mac runs a macOS version that Office 2024 no longer supports.

Support status you should know before buying

Microsoft has announced that Office 2021 reaches end of support on 13 October 2026, for both Windows and Mac. The apps keep working, but security updates stop. If your Mac can run it, Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac is supported until October 2029.

System requirements

• macOS: check that your macOS version is supported by Office 2021 before ordering, as Microsoft only supports recent macOS releases
• Apple silicon or Intel processor
• 4 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk space
• Internet connection and a Microsoft account for download and activation
• Not compatible with Windows. For PCs, see Office 2021 Professional Plus for Windows.

How delivery works

This is a digital product, so nothing is shipped. After payment, your product key and download instructions are sent to the email address used at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

Will Office 2021 for Mac stop working after October 2026?

No. The apps continue to run. What ends is Microsoft's security updates and technical support.

Does it run on M-series Macs?

Yes. Office 2021 runs natively on Apple silicon as well as Intel Macs.

Can I use a Windows Office key on a Mac?

No. Windows and Mac editions use different keys and installers, so check the product title before you pay.