Installing software on a 10.7.5 machine today is difficult because most modern download methods rely on the App Store or modern TLS security certificates which Lion does not support natively.
The version of Microsoft Office that natively and most effectively ran on OS X Lion 10.7.5 was Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac. Released in late 2010, Office 2011 was fully supported on Lion (10.7.x) and the subsequent OS X Mountain Lion (10.8). It was the successor to the troubled Office 2008 and brought the Mac version much closer in line with its Windows counterpart (Office 2010).
Because Lion and Office 2011 are end-of-life (no security updates since ~2017): Microsoft Office For Mac Os X Lion 10.7.5
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macOS X Lion (10.7.5) is an older Apple operating system still used by some users for legacy apps and older hardware. If you need Microsoft Office on Lion, here’s a practical guide covering compatible Office versions, where to get installers, installation steps, activation notes, basic troubleshooting, and tips for working safely with an unsupported OS.
You won’t find Office 2011 in the Mac App Store. Microsoft discontinued support for it years ago (support ended in October 2017). Performance:
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⚠️ Warning: Only use a license key you legitimately own. Activation servers for Office 2011 may still work, but it’s hit-or-miss.