Office 365 Mac License Removal Tool: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to uninstall Microsoft Office from your Mac device or deactivate a license for reuse on another computer? This article will walk you through the process of removing Office 365 from your Mac and deactivating your license.

Before you begin, make sure you are signed in to your University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire account. You can find this information at 105 Garfield Avenue P.O.

Step 1: Uninstall Office Suite

To uninstall the Office suite from your Mac, follow these steps:

• Open the 'Install' page and click on the 'Deactivate' button next to the install you are no longer using.

• This will list all of your current installations of the Office suite. Click on the 'Install status' link on the left-hand sidebar.

Step 2: Deactivate License

To deactivate a license, follow these steps:

• Go to the 'Office 365 settings' under the 'My app settings' heading in the panel that pops up.

• From the homepage, click on the gear icon at the top bar.

Step 3: Uninstall Microsoft Office

To uninstall Microsoft Office from your Mac, follow these steps:

• Search for the Microsoft program you wish to uninstall and select it.

• Click on 'Uninstall' or 'Remove' button next to the selected program.

• Confirm that you want to uninstall the program by clicking on the 'Uninstall' or 'Remove' button again.

Step 4: Deactivate License

To deactivate a license, follow these steps:

• Go to the Office 365 homepage and sign in with your University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire account.

• Click on the gear icon at the top bar and select 'Office 365 settings'.

• Scroll down to the 'Licenses' section and click on the 'Deactivate' button next to the license you want to deactivate.

Step 5: Reinstall Office

If you need to reinstall Microsoft Office, follow these steps:

• Go to the Office 365 homepage and sign in with your University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire account.

• Click on the gear icon at the top bar and select 'Office 365 settings'.

• Scroll down to the 'Install' section and click on the 'Install' button next to the program you want to reinstall.

By following these steps, you can uninstall Microsoft Office from your Mac device and deactivate a license for reuse on another computer. Remember to always sign in with your University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire account before deactivating a license.

If you decide to discontinue the use of one of your devices or get a new one, you can uninstall the applications and make available one of your free licenses to use on another device. This way, you can ensure that all of your licenses are being used efficiently.

Remember to always follow the instructions provided by Microsoft for uninstalling Office and deactivating licenses. If you have any issues or concerns, feel free to reach out to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's IT department for assistance.

Last updated: Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 2:11 p.m.

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