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Uninstall Office on Windows


Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used office suites, but sometimes you need to uninstall it to fix problems, free up space or upgrade to a different version.
Here are the basic steps for Windows and macOS.


1.Uninstall Office on Windows


Usar la Configuración de Windows


  • Go to Home → Settings → Applications → Installed applications.
  • Find ‘Microsoft Office’ in the list, click on it and select Uninstall.


Running the Microsoft Troubleshooter



2.Uninstall Office on Mac


Remove the Main Application


  • Open Finder → Applications, locate the Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and drag them to the Trash.


Delete Support Files


  • In Finder, choose Go → Go to Folder…, enter ~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office, and delete that folder.
  • Repeat for ~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.office.plist.


Consult the Official Guide



Watch a Video Tutorial


If you prefer a visual, step-by-step walkthrough, watch this YouTube tutorial:


Additional Resources and Full Support


With these steps and resources, you can completely uninstall Microsoft Office on both operating systems. If you encounter any difficulties, Microsoft’s official documentation and the video tutorial will guide you through every detail.


Updated on: 29/05/2025

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