How to Uninstall Your Current Version of Office

Issue/Question

  • How can I uninstall Office from my computer.

Environment

  • Windows or Mac

Cause

  • Office needs to be uninstalled to install a new version or any other reason

Resolution

Windows:

  • Open the Control Panel.
  • In the search box on the task bar, type control panel, then select Control Panel.
  • Select Programs > Programs and Features, then right-click your Microsoft Office product, and choose Uninstall.
  • Follow the prompts to complete the uninstall.
  • Alternatively, type Add or remove programs int he search bar.
  • Click add or remove programs.
  • Find Office in the list and select uninstall

 

Mac:

  • Open Finder and go to Applications
  • Find all of the Office for Mac applications (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Drag them all to the trash.
  • Remove the icons from your dock by control + clicking on them, hovering over options, and selecting remove from dock.
  • Restart computer to complete the uninstall process.

Notes

  • If you have Microsoft Access or Visio installed, make sure you have a separate installer to reinstall them, or contact the Help Desk for assistance reinstalling them.
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