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Fix: Your Account Doesn’t Allow Editing on a Mac Office 365
An expired license is most likely the cause for this error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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SomeMacusers have posted on theMicrosoft forumabout aYour account doesn’t allow editing on aMacerror. That’s anOffice 365errormessage whichMacusers have reported appears randomly when they utilize Office applications.
One user stated:
Today it crashed and when I reopened it I got a ribbon that said, Your account doesn’t allow editing on aMac. That can be anOffice 365licensing issue, but it’s not always.
How can I fix the Office 365 can’t edit on Mac error?
1. Check the Office 365 license
1.Open theOffice 365 login pagein a browser.
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Log in to Office 365.
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Click your profile at the top right of the Office 365 portal.
4.ClickMy accounton the sidebar.
- SelectSubscriptionson the left of the window.
6.Thereafter, check that your license is the latest desktop version of Office within the licenses section.
- Get in touch with an IT admin to get the right license if you do not currently have it.
In most cases, the Office 365 not allowing editing on Mac error is caused by an expired or incorrect license. Therefore, before you try out other methods, you should check whether your Office license is correct.
2. Reinstall Office 365
3. Delete Group Container Files
Those are three resolutions that might fixOffice 365‘sYour accountdoesn’t allow editing on aMacerror.
What methods did you use to fix this Office-365-related issue? Feel free to share any other potential fixes in the comment section below.
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Matthew Adams
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He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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