The software is installed only on one machine, but the user changes several times his computer over his life. My question is also if in Microsoft's jargon 'installation' an 'activation' are synonyms, or on the contrary if 'installation' mean the number of devices installed at the same time, so that the number of activations in a lifetime could possibly be higher. As far as I know, this possibility was removed with later versions of Office. I believe Office 2020 Home & Business was installable one two computers at the same time (typically one desktop and one notebook). the unlimited version, box-packaged version, also known as FFP or Retail. I'm telling about the permanent and transferable version of Microsoft Office 2019 (not 365), i.e. Open any Office app, and sign in with the account associated with your new Office. Download and run the License Removal Tool. If you choose to upgrade to Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 for Mac, you'll simply need to remove the existing Office 2016 for Mac license, but you won't need to remove your Office apps. Where can I find a similar information for Office 2019? Office Home & Student 2019 for Mac or Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) for installation on one Mac only. This link shows how many installations were possible for Office 2010: Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2016 - Box pack - non-commercial - medialess - Mac - German - Eurozone - Unmistakably Office, designed for Mac.
