u/FourEmergencyExits

I set up my new MacBook Air by transferring everything from my MacBook Pro via Time Machine. The MacBook Pro was set up with two users, eg, Joe 1 and Joe 2. This setup and corresponding files transferred over to the new MacBook Air.

When I tried to open Excel and Word files on the new MacBook Air signed in as Joe 1, I received a message that Office 2019 was no longer supported and I needed to upgrade the software. This was odd because the files opened on the MacBook Pro AND the Excel, Word and PowerPoint on the MacBook Pro were 2021, not 2019.

I decided to go ahead and purchase Microsoft Home and Office 2024 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to keep the software updated (not 365).

I downloaded the software and activated it.

The first thing I noticed was that Word and PowerPoint were duplicated in Applications (both 2024). Excel was not duplicated. I deleted one version of Word and one version of PowerPoint.

Signed in as Joe 1, I checked various Excel, Word and PowerPoint files. they all opened and looked normal.

I then changed users to Joe 2. Excel, Word and PowerPoint files will NOT open. (Spinning wheel and use of force quit) However, the three 2024 applications open up.

I read in a couple of places that I needed to delete com.microsoft.officeprefs.plist file. That file does not exist in the library.

Why are the files associated with the second user (same machine) not working?

How can I correct this?

I set up my new MacBook Air by transferring everything from my MacBook Pro via Time Machine. The MacBook Pro was set up with two users, eg, Joe 1 and Joe 2. This setup and corresponding files transferred over to the new MacBook Air.

When I tried to open Excel and Word files on the new MacBook Air signed in as Joe 1, I received a message that Office 2019 was no longer supported and I needed to upgrade the software. This was odd because the files opened on the MacBook Pro AND the Excel, Word and PowerPoint on the MacBook Pro were 2021, not 2019.

I decided to go ahead and purchase Microsoft Home and Office 2024 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to keep the software updated (not 365).

I downloaded the software and activated it.

The first thing I noticed was that Word and PowerPoint were duplicated in Applications (both 2024). Excel was not duplicated. I deleted one version of Word and one version of PowerPoint.

Signed in as Joe 1, I checked various Excel, Word and PowerPoint files. they all opened and looked normal.

I then changed users to Joe 2. Excel, Word and PowerPoint files will NOT open. (Spinning wheel and use of force quit) However, the three 2024 applications open up.

I read in a couple of places that I needed to delete com.microsoft.officeprefs.plist file. That file does not exist in the library.

Why are the files associated with the second user (same machine) not working?

How can I correct this?

I just transferred everything from my MacBook Pro to a new MacBook Air.

The font in every window is small. Looks like 8pt font. For example, tabs in Safari, the menu bar, when I open Word (Document 1, Home, Insert, Design, Layout, etc).

I went into settings > Accessibility > Display > Text > Menu Bar Size = Large... Text Size > Custom > increased from default to 42pt.

Everything is still small. Side by side comparison with the MBP and the difference is noticeable -- both 15" screens.

I was able to successfully change the size of the icons in the dock.

How do I adjust this?

Thanks for your help.

This is the link to the instructions I followed:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/increase-font-size-and-icons-mchld786f2cd/mac

For example, and, of course, speaking for a friend:

#1 — Totally chill. Limited barking. Cuddle monster. Quiet and can entertain self when Daddy is working, doing chores, etc. Observes everything from across the room; big eyes don’t miss a beat. Loves to play fetch at the park. Can be trusted off leash; never ventures far; comes when called. Eats leisurely and only amount wanted. Does not like to have picture taken.

#2 — Endless energy, wound up all the time. Barks when wants attention. Barks when not being looked at. Barks when not content with the current situation, whatever that may be. Affection equals play. Can’t entertain self; watches Daddy’s every move; follows Daddy everywhere; no sense of privacy. Loves to be outside, sniffing and tasting everything. Will not play fetch — chases object, sniffs it, continues on to something else. Cannot be trusted off leash; would be a mile away in a flash; doesn’t respond to name when called. Eats like the world is ending tomorrow and acts like never fed enough. Is a total ham in front of the camera.

Sometimes this friend wonders if managing #1 and #2 is more challenging than managing two #2’s would be because #1 and #2 are so different.

(They are 5 and 6. #2 is older.)