# Does Microsoft Word work on macOS 28?

> **Short answer: yes.** Microsoft Word runs natively on Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026), so it keeps working on macOS 28 without Rosetta. If Finder shows your copy as “Intel”, it is an old download; get the current version from the developer.

## Key facts

- Architecture: Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026)
- Homebrew package: microsoft-word (https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/microsoft-word), 17,462 installs in the last 365 days
- Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/word
- Native Apple silicon version: Available (https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/mac)
- Keep86 status: Not tested yet
- Latest known version: 16.113.26092714
- Last verified: 2026-10-05

## Questions about Microsoft Word

### Does Microsoft Word work on Apple silicon?

Yes. Microsoft Word has a native Apple silicon version, so it runs on M-series Macs without any translation layer.

### Does Microsoft Word need Rosetta 2?

No. The current version runs natively on Apple silicon, so it doesn’t use Rosetta 2 and isn’t affected when Apple removes it in macOS 28. Only an old Intel download of it would be.

### How can I keep using Microsoft Word after macOS 28?

Keep it up to date from the developer. If Finder shows your copy as “Application (Intel)”, replace it with the current download.

## Sources

- Homebrew cask “microsoft-word” 16.113.26092714 ships an Apple silicon build — https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/microsoft-word (2026-10-05)
- Keep86 app compatibility list: Word 16.44 and later run natively on Apple silicon — update instead. — https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/mac (2026-10-05)

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Architecture data partly from Homebrew (formulae.brew.sh), used under the BSD 2-Clause licence.
Source: https://keep86.com/apps/microsoft-word