Instead, Microsoft provides a new app bundle of an app, such as Word, that includes all the updates. Individual security updates or other updates can't be downloaded and installed. For example, you can open Terminal and enter the following command: defaults write 2 HowToCheck -string 'Manual' If you decide to deploy updates by using your software distribution tools, you should configure Microsoft AutoUpdate to manually check for software updates. For example, you can set a deadline for when updates are required to be installed. If you want more control over MAU, you can use preferences. By default, Microsoft AutoUpdate automatically checks for updates every 12 hours. To update Office on a Mac, a program named Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) is used. Manually download updates to your local network, and then use your software distribution tools to deploy the updates. You can do either of the following steps:Ĭonfigure Office for Mac to download updates automatically to users' devices, and then have the users install the updates themselves.
Microsoft regularly publishes software updates to improve performance or security, and for Microsoft 365 (and Office 365) users, to update features.Īs an admin, you can choose how to download and install updates for Office on Mac devices in your organization. Applies to: Office for Mac, Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Office 2019 for Mac
