By default, installations of Microsoft Office are configured to automatically update your Office installation when new updates are made publicly available. However, if you examine the Account section of the backstage, you may see that updates are disabled or that the command to manage updates is disabled or hidden.
Does Microsoft Office for Windows Update itself?
Normally Office for Windows will update itself automatically. Microsoft likes to pretend that’s a good and harmless process but it’s not. Fixes for software bugs sometimes cause trouble. Office 365’s new and changed features don’t always suit customers who prefer known and stable software. Sometimes Microsoft software patches cause trouble.
Another common question is “How do I enable automatic updates for Microsoft Office?”.
Tip: For most versions of Office, you can enable automatic updates or get updates manually within an Office application. For more information, go to Install Office updates. For information about Office for Mac updates, go to Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.
On the properties of the Office Automatic Updates 2.0 task, look on the Triggers tab. When the task runs, it compares the version of Microsoft 365 Apps on the computer to the version of Microsoft 365 Apps on the update location. The update location is where Office looks for updates, such as on a network share or from the internet.
How are Office 365 apps updated automatically?
There are three steps that occur automatically when the update process runs for Microsoft 365 Apps: When you install Microsoft 365 Apps, a scheduled task called Office Automatic Updates 2.0 is created. This scheduled task is configured to look for updates on a regular basis.
Why is Microsoft Office not updating on Windows 10?
This issue occurs if updates have been manually disable or are managed through Group Policy settings. We recommend that you keep automatic updating enabled for Office installations because this configuration allows Office to automatically update with the latest fixes and security features.
How do I upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Office?
For more information, go to Install Office updates. For information about Office for Mac updates, go to Check for Office for Mac updates automatically. Open Windows Update by choosing Start > Settings > Update and security. Choose Advanced options.