This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2017-8631, CVE-2017-8632, and CVE-2017-8742.
Note If you already have Office 2016 for Mac installed and you don't want to receive Office for Mac 2011 updates, follow the steps in Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac.
In addition to the application improvements that are mentioned in this article, Office for Mac 2011 is now available as a subscription offering. For more information, see Office frequently asked questions.
Improvements and fixes
This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. This security update provides the latest fixes for Office for Mac 2011.
I have just realised my auto update for Office 365 for Mac has actually never updated! I am still on Version 2011, 14.7.7. When I checked that auto update was turned on, it is supposedly active, but when I click on 'check for updates' I only get the message that it can't reach the update server. Office 2011 for Mac installs some of its dependent components in System areas. Frequently, after an operating system update, this release of Office for Mac will stop working. The solution is to completely remove it per Microsoft instructions, and reinstall it — followed by all updates through 14.7.7 (Fall 2017). However, keep in mind that Microsoft stopped updating Office 2011 three years ago - the final release was 14.7.7 back in September 2017. Mojave was released a year later, in September 2018, so it's very unlikely that MS updated anything in Office 2011 to fit with Mojave. Microsoft Office Word 2007 Update is an update to Microsoft Office Word 2007. Generally, customers who purchase or license Word 2007 from Microsoft after January 10, 2010 for use in the United States and its territories must use updated software that does not include a particular custom XML tagging implementation. Our software library provides a free download of Microsoft Office 2011 14.7.7 for Mac. This Mac download was checked by our built-in antivirus and was rated as malware free. The latest installation package takes up 113.6 MB on disk. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac lies within Productivity Tools, more precisely Office Tools.
NOTE Office 2011 will no longer be updated. Learn more here about upgrading Office for Mac.
Deployment information
For deployment details for this security update, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac
This update is available from Microsoft AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is provided together with Office. It automatically keeps Microsoft software up to date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program, and then click Check for Updates on the Help menu.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.
Updated files
For a complete list of the files that this update adds or changes, double-click the update installer, and then click Show Files on the File menu.
More information
Prerequisites
Microsoft Office For Mac 2011 14.7.7 Update
Before you install the Office for Mac 2011 14.7.7 update, make sure that you have Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 or a later version installed on your computer. Also, make sure that the computer is running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or a later version of the Mac OS X operating system.
To verify that the computer meets this prerequisite, click About This Mac on the Apple menu.
To verify that Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 is installed on your computer, follow these steps:
On the Go menu, click Applications.
Open the Microsoft Office 2011 folder, and then start any Office application. (For example, start Microsoft Word.)
On the application menu, click About <application>.
In the About <application> dialog box, note the version number that is displayed. The version should be 14.1.0 or a later version.
Update replacement information
This security update replaces security update 3212224.
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting
Local support according to your country: International Support
Get an update to Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Microsoft Office Word 2007 Update is an update to Microsoft Office Word 2007. Generally, customers who purchase or license Word 2007 from Microsoft after January 10, 2010 for use in the United States and its territories must use updated software that does not include a particular custom XML tagging implementation.