What is the compatibility of my software with Microsoft Office?

Sage software has the flexibility to integrate with Microsoft Office in several ways. You're able to email your documents, quickly send accounts data to Microsoft Excel and Excel Integrated Reporting (EIR).

To use these features, use a compatible version of Microsoft Office that you install locally on the same computer as your Sage software.

NOTE: EIR is only compatible with 32-bit Microsoft Office. You can only use integrated Microsoft 365 features with Sage 50 Accounts. Go to the Sage Help Centre for further support. 

Google and Microsoft changes

These providers retired basic authentication in September 2024. If you use either of these in your Sage software to send emails via SMTP, you need to update your settings. 

For more information, visit our changes to SMTP email authentication affecting Sage software guide. 

Check if your versions are compatible

• To check your Sage 50 version number, within your software - on the menu bar go to Help, then About
• To find out the version of Office you're using, go to support.microsoft.com 

 IMPORTANT: If you use the 'new look' Outlook, revert back to the classic style. The new look version isn't compatible with Sage 50 software.

To check if you're using the new look outlook, check the top right of the window, see the screenshot below: 

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