What versions of Word work with OnMerge? Word 2019, 2013, 2010, 2007 (except
64-bit versions of Word). All versions of Windows work OK, both 32- and 64-bit. Sorry, no Macs. 64-bit Word users, see here.
Office 365? Yes, only for Windows on PC desktops or laptops only. No tablets or mobiles. 32-bit version of Word only. Both 32- and 64-bit Windows are OK.
How many licenses? One for each Widows desktop or laptop. SERVER USERS must contact us for authorization before purchasing.
Click here if you're unsure about any of this.
For the ultimate compatibility test, try the trial version on your system.
Compatibility and Licensing Information
The 64-bit versions of Word 2010 thru 2019 do
not work with OnMerge software. This applies only to 64-bit versions of Word 2010 - 19. 32-bit Word is OK.
Any 64- or 32-bit
version of Windows on a laptop or desktop is
OK. 64-bit Word users, see here.
Office 365 for Windows on PC desktops or laptops actually is Word 2016 or 2019; see paragraphs above. Tablets and mobiles are not compatible. Note that, unlike Office 365, OnMerge is licensed per computer workstation (i.e. desktop, laptop).
To check for 64-bit Word:
Word
2010: File + Help
Word 2013, 16 & 19: File + Account + About Word (big ? in circle)
Look below
About Microsoft Word near the upper right of the screen. For example Version: 14.0.5128.5000
(64-bit). If it says (32-bit), you're OK.
Word 2003, Word XP
and before do
not work with OnMerge.
Word for Apple Mac Macintosh ™ does not work with OnMerge. Many Mac users do run OnMerge by using Parallels™ to run Word for Windows and OnMerge.
Microsoft Publisher ™ does not work with OnMerge.
1 License is needed for each desktop, laptop or workstation. That license cannot be shared between 2 or more computers, even if you're their only user.
Windows Server, Citrix, etc: you must first complete our EULA for Servers Agreement to use the paid-up OnMerge on a server. The standard EULA doesn't allow use on a server — only workstations/laptops. Contact us.
Unsure
what Word version you have?
- If you see a round,
multi-colored Office button
at the top, left of the Word Window: you
have 2007.
- If the second tab on the menu is Home, you have 2010 thru 2019 or better.