How to Update Microsoft Word on Windows and Mac

If you have a Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscription and are using a current version of Word, updating it is simple. or as a standalone version acquired through the Microsoft Store on Windows or the Mac App Store. Here's how to install the latest version of Microsoft Word.

For Windows

Updating the app is easy if you use Microsoft Word as part of your Microsoft 365 subscription.

• Start by opening the Word programme.
• Navigate to the "Home" screen to load documents.
• Click the "File" tab in the upper left corner of a document you are working on, or start a new blank document.

• On the Home screen, click "Account" on the left side pane.
• The "Account" page, which displays the product details, is then shown. On the right side of Update Options, look for the "Office Updates" option.

• Click "Update Now" in the drop-down option that displays.

Your computer is now checking for Office updates. If your product needs updates, Office will download and install them. If you have Word's most current release, you'll receive a notice that reads, "You're up to date!"

You may activate automatic updates to keep Word current and to automatically download the most recent changes. To accomplish it, choose "Update Options" from the menu. Choose "Enable Updates" from the drop-down option.

Updating Word 365 on a Mac

Here is a guide for updating Word on a Mac.

• To update Microsoft Word on Mac that is a part of a Microsoft 365 subscription, open the Word programme from your Dock or Finder.

• Click "Check for Updates" after selecting "Help" from the menu bar at the top of the screen.

Conclusion

In order to check for Office updates, your computer will run Microsoft AutoUpdate; if any are available, click "Update" next to the Word programme to download and install the updates. Word's most current version will display a notification that reads, "All programmes are up to date," when you launch it.