Microsoft Office Not Installing on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you trying to install Microsoft Office on your Mac but facing difficulties? This article will walk you through the process of creating a virtual machine on your Mac and installing Office 365.

First, make sure you have enough free disk space and computer account privileges. Additionally, be prepared for the installation process to take some time, as there are several factors that can influence the amount of time required to complete this task. These factors include technical issues and resource limitations, which can prevent the process from being successful.

To begin, open the VirtualBox software on your Mac. This software allows you to create a virtual machine (VM) on your computer. Create a new Windows 10 VM by following the prompts in the VirtualBox interface.

Next, download Windows 10 from the Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching site. You can do this by following the steps outlined in our How to Log On to Azure Dev Tools for Teaching article. Once you have downloaded Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Install Office 365 on the Windows 10 VM.

2. Create a new Windows 10 VM using VirtualBox.

Once you have completed these steps, you should be able to install Microsoft Office on your Mac. If you encounter any technical issues or need further assistance, please refer to the Technical Support section below.

Important note: Apple Macs with M-series ARM-based processors do not support standard Intel-based x86/64 Windows installations. This means that if you have an M1/M2 Mac, you will not be able to install or run Windows virtual machines on your Mac using the guide above.

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