Would like to know how to upgrade office for mac 2008 to the 2011 version. Is there a newer version of office for mac coming out since the 2011 version is going. Free Upgrade from Office for Mac 2008 to Office for Mac 2011. Tip: Office for Mac 2008 carries the higher price tag than Office for Mac 2011, thus if you don’t need to use the software now, it’s better to wait for pre-order or official release.

Download Microsoft office 2011 for Mac (Free Trial)

– Yes, you can now download, install and try Office 2011 free for a month (30 days to be precise)! We earlier told you about the Office for mac 2011 release and its enhanced features. But there wasn’t any free trial made available then, and users could only try Microsoft’s Office 2008 for Mac. However, Office 2011 is a significant improvement over Office 2008 and it is not the right one to try, if you intend evaluating and buying Microsoft Office 2011.

Free Upgrades to Office for Mac 2011 for New Office 2008 for Mac Users As of August 2010 Aug 3, 2010 10:12 GMT By Marius Oiaga Comment. Microsoft’s offer. Microsoft is giving “Free” Office 2013 upgrades to Office 2010 customers who may buy a version of MS Office 2010 between 19th, October, 2012 to 30th, April, 2013. The period for redeeming this offer is “from the availability dates of the new Office to May 31, 2013”.

Though Microsoft released Office 2011 for mac in 2010, they did release a free Office 2011 trial only now. We had been waiting for this free download for long, but were surprised that microsoft wasn’t making it available to its Mac users! There were some fake articles on the web stating that the trial could be downloaded for free and many of them pointed to Microsoft Technet and MSDN portals. But they did nothing more than disappointing the users, as they could not find it there.

Microsoft always had the policy of making available for free download, trial versions of all its popular software. You could still download windows 7 free trial and also try the microsoft office 2010 download for free!

Why should you download office 2011 for Mac?

Microsoft office is still the world’s most popular and widely used Office suite of applications! Hence, there is always going to be demand for Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac, as people need a way to access their Office documents. Microsoft does offer free online storage of 25 GB via Windows Live Sky Drive that also hosts Microsoft Office Online, to open, view, edit, save and download office documents. But, Mac users (and users in general) will still prefer an office suite that runs on their computers, without the need for connecting to internet.

Microsoft did release office 2008 and now office 2011 for Mac, as there are large number of Mac users in U.S and other parts of the world. Though microsoft has done well to introduce significant enhancements to this latest edition, we were surprised by the lack of trial version and just when we thought that microsoft had no intentions of making one available, we find the page for downloading a free trial! Thank you Microsoft.

All the popular software manufacturers do make available a trial version of their software for free download, as it definitely helps in enticing the users to buy a licensed version. From a user’s perspective, the trial is necessary to see whether it meets all their essential needs and also does whatever the developers claim. Thus, it only makes sense for microsoft to release a free trial of Office 2011, like any of its other products.

Free Download Microsoft Office 2011

You could now download office 2011 for Mac, right here.This is the equivalent of the full version of “Office for Mac Home and Business 2011” in both features and functionality. Office Home and Business 2011 includes all the functionality of Office Home and Student 2011, plus Microsoft Outlook.

After you fill out the simple registration form, download microsoft office software for Mac, install and activate it to use the trial.

To activate, you need to have an internet connection, as it can only be done online. You will also do well to remember that you can download, install, activate and try this office software only once per computer.

On the first screen of the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant, click “Try free for 30 days”. In the next screen, enter your e-mail address, click “Activate”, and then complete the instructions on the following screens. That is it!

You can then start evaluating the latest Office for Mac for a period of 30 days.

How to convert the free Microsoft Office 2011 Trial to a fully licensed software?

If you are convinced that office 2011 for mac is a must for you, you can purchase a product key online or from your preferred retailer and convert your trial into a fully licensed version of Office for Mac.

Purchasing it online is much easier! Open an Office for Mac application, and then on the first screen of the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant, click “Purchase a product key online”. (Refer the above screen-shot).

Once you have the product key, open Microsoft Office Setup Assistant and on the first screen, click “Enter your product key”, and then complete the instructions on the screens until you get a fully licensed office 2011 for Mac. Note that the conversion can be done anytime (even after the trial expiry)!

Do you already have office 2011 on your mac? If not, why don’t you try this and share with us your experiences. Get started right away.

With the next iteration of Office for Mac available at retail in October 2010, Microsoft is going on the same path it went with product such as Windows 7 and Office 2010 in order to ensure that customers keep buying the existing version of the product. Essentially, the Redmond company is prepared to offer free upgrades to Office for Mac 2011 to all new users that acquire Office for Mac 2008.

The Redmond company announced the debut of Microsoft Office for Mac Technology Guarantee Program as it unveiled plans to release Office for Mac 2011 in October. Of course, the free upgrades will only be offered after the next generation of Office for Mac will become available.

“Today, we are announcing a program to allow qualifying customers to upgrade to Office 2011 at no additional cost when they purchase Office 2008. Qualifying purchase details: Office 2008 for Mac must be purchased between Aug. 1, 2010, and Nov. 30, 2010, at Microsoft or authorized reseller,” revealed a member of the Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) at Microsoft.

The software giant has done similar Technology Guarantee Programs for Windows and Office. For the most part the free upgrades are indeed free, but in certain situations, customers will need to pay for the cost of the packaging and shipping themselves.

The Technology Guarantee program for Office for Mac 2011 is already live, and Microsoft is informing customers that they will need to keep the dated sales receipt for Office 2008 for Mac, as well as have a valid product key in order to qualify for the upgrade.

“These are the Office 2008 for Mac products that qualify for the Technology Guarantee: Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition; Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition; Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition Version Upgrade; Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition Special Student Offer,” the Redmond company stated.

“You must request your Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 product and provide your Office 2008 for Mac product key and dated sales receipt by December 31, 2010. You will receive one upgrade Office for Mac 2011 product for each qualifying purchase. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery after general availability. Shipping and handling fees apply. Office for Mac 2011 online downloads may be available in your country. In those countries where online downloads are available, Office for Mac 2011 will be accessible at general availability,” Microsoft added.

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