The new version removes the publishing layout so for more money, Microsoft wants me to use something less functional. I bought a used laptop that I will NOT upgrade so that I can continue using Office 2011. It has something to do with 24-bit architecture or some such. My Mac has been telling me this for months. Apple Mac OS X Note: To view the Information Rights Management in Office for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide.pdf in Windows, you will need the free software program, Adobe Reader. Support for COM add-ins that use custom ribbon controls: Available: Office 2016 for Mac doesn't support third-party COM add-ins.
For commands that are compatible with Office 2016 for Mac, see idMSOs compatible with Office 2016 for Mac. Most familiar Office Fluent Control Identifiers are compatible with Office for Mac. I only have the 20-digit Product ID and they're asking for the 25-digit Product Key, so I can't activate MS Office. I'm having trouble re-accessing my copy of Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac, which I purchased online back in 2012.
I recently had my Macbook Pro repaired and it had to be wiped clean.