For users running Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan , downloading the latest version of Microsoft Office is not possible, as current Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 releases require a much newer operating system. To run Office on El Capitan, you must specifically target legacy versions that remain compatible with this system. Compatible Versions of Microsoft Office
To get the latest compatible version of Microsoft Office on OS X El Capitan:
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. While newer versions like Office 2019 or Microsoft 365 require more recent operating systems (typically macOS 10.12 Sierra or later), you can still install specific legacy builds to run Office on El Capitan. Microsoft Learn Recommended Versions & Downloads Office 2016 (Build 16.16):
If you cannot obtain a license for older Office versions, consider these free, compatible alternatives: LibreOffice