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TX_192887· Engineering
Microsoft removes offline editing from Office 2019/2021 for Mac
Microsoft announced that Office 2019 and Office 2021 for Mac will no longer allow document editing when offline, limiting users to view‑only mode and PDF conversion. The change pushes perpetual‑license Mac users toward Microsoft 365 or alternative suites.
TX_445277· AI
Microsoft lets Office users remove floating Copilot button
Starting next week, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint users can hide the floating Copilot button that blocked cell access and sparked backlash since its April 2026 rollout. Admins can disable it via Group Policy; mobile remains unaffected.