Depending on the distribution method you used to distribute Microsoft Office, how you update the software may vary. The following table outlines the update procedure based on the distribution method:
If you don't see 'Check for Updates' in the Help menu, click here to download the latest version of the Microsoft AutoUpdate tool. Select 'Automatically Download. Microsoft made changes to the location and wording of Windows Update and its settings almost every time a new version of Windows was released. Below are three sets of instructions for changing/disabling Windows Update: one for Windows 10, one for Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, and one for Windows XP. Microsoft AutoUpdate 4.22 was broken but is now fixed There are widespread reports that Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) version 4.22, which was released on 14 April 2020, doesn’t run correctly. If you have any of the Office 365 apps installed, you may find it trying to run repeatedly at frequent intervals, when it reports no updates are available. Microsoft AutoUpdate can keep Office up-to-date behind the scenes if you wish. To turn on automatic updates, select Automatically Download and Install (or Automatically Check if you want to be notified of updates before installing them). To check for and install updates manually, select Manually Check. Microsoft AutoUpdate makes sure your copy of Office will always be up-to-date with the latest security fixes and improvements. If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you'll also receive the newest features and tools. Check for updates and install. Open an Office app such as Word.
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Distribution Method | Requirements | Basic Procedure |
Managed Distribution | To allow Microsoft Office to be updated, your environment must meet the requirements outlined in Mac App Store Apps in the Jamf Pro Administrator's Guide. | Updating Microsoft Office that was distributed via managed distribution can be accomplished using one of the methods outlined in the 'Updating a Mac App Store App' section of Mac App Store Apps in the Jamf Pro Administrator's Guide. |
Policies | To update Microsoft Office distributed using a policy, you must ensure that Microsoft AutoUpdate has also been distributed in your environment. The basic procedure uses Microsoft AutoUpdate to update Microsoft Office. | Updating Microsoft Office that was distributed via a policy can be accomplished using the following methods: Blockhead game zombie wars.
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