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Office 2019 for Mac to Lose Edit and Save Features on July 13, 2026
Microsoft has announced that Office 2019 for Mac will lose the ability to create, edit, and save files on July 13, 2026, due to an expiring digital certificate. The reduced functionality mode will leave Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote able only to open, view, and print documents. Users must migrate to Microsoft 365, a newer perpetual version, or alternative office suites before the deadline to avoid disruption.
Euro-Office 1.0 Lands as Europe’s AGPL Fork of OnlyOffice to Counter Microsoft 365 Dominance
Euro-Office 1.0, a browser-based AGPL fork of OnlyOffice, launched on June 9, 2026, as a European sovereign alternative to Microsoft 365, backed by cloud and collaboration vendors. It prioritizes OOXML compatibility for real-world interoperability while offering ODF support, and includes eIDAS signatures and data residency features aimed at public-sector procurement. The project faces challenges in mobile access and offline editing but represents the strongest open-source challenge yet to Microsoft’s European dominance.
July 13, 2026 Deadline: Office 2019 for Mac Will Reach 'Reduced Functionality' as License Certificate Expires
Microsoft has confirmed that Office 2019 for Mac will enter reduced functionality mode on July 13, 2026, due to an expiring license-validation certificate. Because extended support for the suite ended in October 2025, the company will not release a certificate refresh, leaving users unable to create or edit documents. Affected individuals and organizations must migrate to Microsoft 365, Office 2021, or alternative productivity suites before the deadline.