Microsoft will disable Office 2019 for Mac next month, forcing users to upgrade

—Microsoft will remotely disable Office 2019 for Mac, ending the standalone license era for that version and pushing users toward a Microsoft 365 subscription. The change takes effect next month and will leave Office 2019 apps on Mac non-functional, even for users who paid a one-time license fee. The move is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to migrate users off perpetual licenses and onto its recurring-revenue subscription model.