You can open Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook. To access any of the Office apps on your Mac, click the desktop and click Go in the top menu bar, and then select Applications in the drop-down menu.
- Note You can also browse to the Database Utility by opening the Applicationfolder and then opening the Microsoft Office 2011 folder. Open the Officefolder, and then double-click Microsoft Database Utility.app.
- Note: In Outlook 2011 for Mac, profiles were called identities. The Outlook Profile Manager (previously called the Microsoft Database Utility) is installed as part of your Office installation, and it allows you to create new profiles, edit or delete profiles, and set your default profile. When you open Outlook, it always uses the default profile.
- Microsoft Access 2019 is the latest version of Access available as a one-time purchase. Previous versions include Access 2016, Access 2013, Access 2010, Access 2007, and Access 2003. Access 2019 is compatible with Windows 10.Storing data in SQL Server or Microsoft Azure SQL requires a subscription to the service in question.
INTRODUCTION
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office for Mac 2011. This update provides the latest fixes to Office for Mac 2011. Additionally, this update contains stability and reliability improvements.
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Update details
Improvements that are included in the update
The Office for Mac 2011 14.2 update includes the following improvements.
Improvements for all Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 applications
Document Connection support for OneDrive documents is improved.
Lets users view and access documents that are located at the root level of a OneDrive folder.The drag-and-drop feature in Document Connection is added in Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion).
Adds a drag-and-drop feature for files in Document Connection in Mac OS X 10.7.Upload functionality for SharePoint sites is improved.
Fixes an issue in which you receive the following error message when you upload a file to a SharePoint site:Upload Failed You must sign in to save your changes to the server.
The Italian grammar checker is improved.
Fixes an issue in which the Italian grammar checker does not check a whole document.The German grammar checker is improved.
Fixes an issue in which the German grammar checker does not check a whole document when the document contains certain German sentences.
Improvements for Microsoft Outlook for Mac 2011
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The database and the rebuild utility are improved.
Includes fixes that make the database more robust and that make the rebuild utility more effective. Outlook for Mac uses the Office database to store personal information, such as messages and contacts. This update fixes issues that cause database corruption, instability, and crashes. This update also improves database transactions and makes it easier to recover from certain errors. If there is a problem within the database, Outlook for Mac starts the Database Utility. The Database Utility tries to rebuild the database. After you install this update, the Database Utility recovers additional account information, such as shared resources and categories, and it takes steps to recover from corruption scenarios. This update also lets you cancel a database rebuild in Outlook for Mac.IMAP account sync is improved. This includes support for synchronizing with Gmail.
After you install this update, Outlook for Mac regularly updates new messages in IMAP folders. Additionally, Outlook for Mac users who use Gmail accounts can automatically map folders, such as Drafts, Deleted Items, Sent Items, and Junk E-Mail.Outlook for Mac performance in key scenarios is improved.
Introduces several performance improvements in the following areas:General responsiveness during syncing
Deleting multiple records
Displaying email message content
Sending email messages
Exchange email message sync is improved.
Introduces a new sync model for Exchange. This new model lets Outlook for Mac download an email message in parts. For example, Outlook for Mac first downloads and displays the message text and then downloads large images and attachments. Downloading messages in parts reduces the load on the Exchange server and improves performance for the user.Support for calendar scheduling resources is improved.
Improves support for calendar scheduling resources and for free/busy comparison functionality in the Scheduling Assistant.Week numbers are added to the calendar display.
Adds a preference to let the calendar display week numbers.Distribution list expansion functionality is included.
Lets you expand distribution lists into individual members when you add a distribution list in the To field or when you rest the mouse pointer on a distribution list.
Improvements for Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2011
Functionality for pasting special hyperlinks is included.
Introduces functionality that lets you paste special hyperlinks in PowerPoint.The list of co-authors is improved.
Fixes an issue in which you cannot see the list of co-authors in a presentation.Full Screen View in Lion is supported.
Supports Full Screen View in PowerPoint. Additionally, when you close slide show mode in PowerPoint, edit mode opens automatically.
Improvements for Microsoft Word for Mac 2011
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Printing PDF faxes is improved.
Fixes an issue in which Word cannot send .pdf files as faxes.The user information display in templates is improved.
Fixes an issue in which a Word template does not display a user's name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address when you view the template after the template is saved in .doc format.
Downloadable list of issues that the service pack fixes
The following workbook lists the issues that Service Pack 2 fixes, and it is available for download:
Download the .xlsx package that lists the fixes that are included in the Office for Mac 14.2 update
Note This is an English version of the workbook. The workbook is not available in other languages.
Prerequisites
Before you install the Office for Mac 2011 14.2 update, make sure that the computer is running Mac OS X v10.5.8 or a later version of the Mac OS X operating system.
To verify that the computer meets this prerequisite, click About This Mac on the Apple menu.
How to obtain the update
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Download the Microsoft Office for Mac 14.2 update package now.
Release Date: April 12, 2012
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
Updated files
For a complete list of the files that this update adds or changes, double-click the update installer, and then click Show Files on the File menu.
Note The Office for Mac 2011 14.2 update is also available from AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is a program that automatically keeps Microsoft software up-to-date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program. Then, on the Help menu, click Check for Updates.
For more information about resources for Office for Mac 2011, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the 'Applies to' section.
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.
If you are a newcomer to the macOS, then you might be looking for some programs that you are familiar with. These programs can be personal or work-related and in this article, we are going to discuss Microsoft Access for Mac.
We are going to take a look at Microsoft Access’ availability on macOS and also other alternatives that you can use on Apple’s hardware. We are also going to take a look at how to install them. Ready? Let’s get started.
Contents
- 2 Best Methods to Get Microsoft Access for Mac
- 2.2 2. Using Boot Camp Assistant
Is Microsoft Access Available for Mac?
Microsoft Access is a database management program that is used by individuals and companies. If you have done any prior research on the subject, you might already know that Microsoft does not make a macOS version of their software. But do not worry, as this does not mean you cannot use Access or an Access alternative on your Mac.
In the next section, we are going to take a look at ways you can use Microsoft Access on your Mac and also some of the best alternatives for it.
Best Methods to Get Microsoft Access for Mac
This list contains five things you can do to get Microsoft Access for Mac. The methods are not ranked and offer slightly different advantages, so you can choose whatever suits you best. The first 2 methods on this list will be focused on getting the original Microsoft Access for Mac.
1. Using Virtual Machines
Virtual machines are really cool. They let you emulate another computer system without restarting your system or partitioning your drive. Softwares like VMWare and Parallel Desktop 15 lets you run the Windows operating system without a lot of hiccups. Virtual Machines do cause a slight performance hit but if you choose the right software, this can be minimized. After installing Windows on your VM, you can easily run any Windows application.
I won’t recommend that you buy VM just to use Microsoft Access but if you have other essential Windows programs that have no alternatives or if you need to use Microsoft Access for some reason, you should definitely buy it. You can check out VMWare and Parallel Desktop 15. Both offer trial versions so you can make an informed decision.
2. Using Boot Camp Assistant
Boot Camp Assistant lets you easily install Windows 10 on your Mac and also lets you switch between macOS and Windows during restart. The only reason to consider Boot Camp over virtual machines is that there is no performance hit whatsoever. There are several requirements for this method.
Requirements
- Latest macOS update.
- 16 GB external USB flash drive.
- 64GB or more free storage for a nice experience.
- A 64-bit Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro ISO. You can download it on Microsoft’s website.
Compatible Devices
The following are the compatible devices listed on the Apple website.
- 2015 MacBook or later
- MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
- Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
- iMac introduced in 2012 or later1
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro introduced in 2013
How to Use Boot Camp Assistant
- Open Boot Camp and follow the instructions. You will be asked to insert your USB drive so that Boot Camp can turn it into a bootable drive for Windows installation. You will also be asked to choose the partition size. Remember that it has to be at least 64GB because you can’t change it later on.
- Your computer will restart soon and it will show you WIndows installer. You will be asked to choose the partition you want to install Windows in. After choosing, press Format.
- Unplug any other drives or external displays (do not unplug the bootable USB drive) and just follow the instructions shown. Windows will be installed.
- After the restart, you will be taken to the Bootcamp WIndow. Install Bootcamp and other Windows drivers and your Mac will restart again. That’s all you have to do.
3. Wizard
If you don’t want the hassle of installing an entirely different OS on your Mac and you are willing to use an alternative to Microsoft Access, then Wizard is for you. Wizard lets you easily create databases and crunch numbers. Just like Access, it offers a ton of features and that is why it is considered Microsoft Access for Mac. You can even import your Access MDB files.
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The normal version of Wizard is available on the Mac App Store for $79.99 while the Pro version is available for $199. Both of them offer trial versions so you can use that to make your decisions.
4. File Maker Pro
File Maker Pro is one of the most popular database management programs for Mac. It offers a lot of helpful tools, just like Microsoft’s offering and that is why it is one of the best Microsoft Access alternatives for Mac. It is owned by a subsidiary of Apple so it has nice optimization and design. Although it shares a lot of features with Microsoft Access, it’s also very different from it, the main sticking point being transparency. While Access lets you view underlying tables, File Maker does not let you do that.
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The pricing is different for the different numbers of users. You can get an annual subscription or a perpetual license. Check out their prices on their website.
5. MDB ACCDB Viewer
MDB ACCDB Viewer is one of the most powerful database tools for Mac. It supports .mdb as well as the .accdb format. MDB ACCDB Viewer lets you easily view, search and export your data. It also handles large databases with ease. However, while this program can view the data in databases, it cannot display forms or queries. It also cannot modify the database.
You can download MDB ACCDB Viewer for $18.99 from the Mac App Store.
Also Read: RUFUS for Mac
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Final Take
That is all there is to know about Microsoft Access for Mac. Hopefully, one of our methods or apps came in handy. If you have any doubts or suggestions, please leave them in the comments section down below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
