How to Update Outlook on Mac?

how to update microsoft outlook on mac
Outlook on Mac

Microsoft Outlook is an email hosting service that can help you manage your emails more efficiently as part of almost all Microsoft Office packages. Microsoft usually releases patches for Outlook with new features and functions included. And in this guide, we will talk about how to install these patches by updating the application on your Mac.

Although Outlook rarely has major problems, it can surface some issues from time to time. Therefore, updating it will fix any unresolved errors and also smooth the application's workflow.

To do this, we will go over all the options you have available to update Microsoft Outlook.

How to update Outlook on Mac?

If you use an original version of Outlook, updating to a newer version is free. And there are different ways to do it. Regardless of the method you choose, your application will be patched with a new version.

From the Outlook application

If we don't want to complicate our lives too much when updating our Outlook, the easiest way to do it is through its own application. We will be able to check if there are updates available from the same application menu bar. Next, we will comment on step by step everything you have to do:

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Click Help in the menu bar.
  3. Choose Check for Updates. This automatically opens the Microsoft AutoUpdate application.
  4. In the window, click Check for Updates.
  5. Let the system search for newer update files.
  6. If you see that there are updates available, click Update next to Outlook to update it.

Using Microsoft AutoUpdate

When trying to update Outlook from the application, Microsoft AutoUpdate always opens. Therefore, in case you do not see the Check for Updates button in the application, you will have to manually install Microsoft AutoUpdate to update Outlook.

To do this,

  1. Download Microsoft AutoUpdate.
  2. Install the downloaded package.
  3. Click Check for Updates.
  4. Let the system search for newer update files.
  5. If there is an update available, click the Update button next to Outlook to update it.
  6. You can also update all Microsoft Office applications if there are new installations available.

Updating Outlook on Mac

Update Outlook on your Mac from the App Store

Another way to update Outlook on your Mac is through the App store. This method works best if you have previously downloaded the Outlook application from here as well.

To do this,

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Select Updates in the sidebar.
  3. If there is an update available for Outlook, you will see an update button right next to it.
  4. Click on the button to update.

You can also set the App Store to automatically update apps in the background.

To do this,

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Go to Preferences.
  3. Check the box next to Automatically check for updates.

This way, you will always have the latest version of Outlook installed on your Mac, without having to manually check for updates every time.

In any case, keep in mind that updating Outlook on Mac is very easy, and you can always choose the method that best suits your needs.