Can i transfer office form old macbook to new macbook

how or can i transfer office to a new macbook from an old macbook

Hi Rsteshetz,
Yes, you can transfer MS Office to the new macbook if you are restoring the new macbook from a backup and it would not require you to enter the serial numnber again. However, if you're not restoring from a backup and do a brand new Office install, it will then ask for the serial number again. If this is the case, then you technically are not allowed to use the same serial number on more than one computer unless you have purchased a volume license through MS.

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