Guide to Uninstall Pre-installed Office Programs

Uninstalling Pre-installed Office Programs

Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used office suites, but sometimes it is necessary to uninstall it to solve problems, free up space, or change versions. Below, you will find the basic steps for Windows and macOS.

1. Uninstall Office on Windows

Using Windows Settings

Go to Start → Settings → Apps → Installed Apps.
Search for "Microsoft Office" in the list, click on it and select Uninstall.

Running the Microsoft Troubleshooter

If there are remnants or errors when uninstalling from Settings, use the official Microsoft troubleshooting tool: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/windows/ejecuci%C3%B3n-de-solucionadores-de-problemas-en-obtener-ayuda-23bddffd-5495-47f6-a419-7efe166bf1a8
Download and run the assistant; it will detect damaged installations and completely clean them.

2. Uninstall Office on Mac

Remove the main application

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

Delete support files

In Finder, press Go → Go to folder... and enter `~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office`. Delete that folder.
Repeat for `~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.office.plist`.

Consult the official guide

To make sure you delete all components and follow the most recent path, visit the Microsoft article: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/office/desinstalar-office-para-mac-eefa1199-5b58-43af-8a3d-b73dc1a8cae3

Watch a video tutorial

If you prefer to follow a visual step by step, you can watch this tutorial on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/9BVQ4t2p8js

Additional Resources and Full Support

With these steps and resources, you can completely uninstall Microsoft Office on both operating systems. If at any point you encounter difficulties, the official Microsoft documentation and the tutorial will help you cover all the details.