How do I get Keynote on Old Mac?

Answered by Robert Flynn

To get Keynote on an old Mac, you will need to follow a few steps. First, make sure you are signed in to the Mac App Store with the same Apple ID that you used before when obtaining Keynote. This will ensure that you can access your previous purchases.

To launch the Mac App Store, you can either click on the App Store icon in your dock or go to your Applications folder and open the App Store from there.

Once you have the App Store open, press command+0 (zero) on your keyboard to open the Purchased panel. This panel will show you all the apps that you have previously obtained using your Apple ID.

If Keynote is present in the Purchased panel, you should see an “Update” button next to it. Click on the “Update” button to download and install the latest version of Keynote available for your macOS version.

It’s important to note that the availability of Keynote on the Mac App Store depends on the macOS version you are using. If you are running an older version of macOS, you may not be able to update Keynote to the latest version available.

In some cases, when trying to update Keynote, you may receive a dialog informing you that you need to upgrade macOS to get Keynote v11.2. This means that your current macOS version is not compatible with the latest version of Keynote, and you will need to consider upgrading your operating system to access the latest version of Keynote.

To upgrade your macOS, you can go to the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen, select “System Preferences,” and then choose “Software Update.” This will check for any available updates for your macOS version.

If there is an update available, you can click on the “Upgrade Now” button to start the upgrade process. Make sure to follow the on-screen instructions and have a stable internet connection during the upgrade.

Once the macOS upgrade is complete, you should be able to access the latest version of Keynote from the Mac App Store.

In summary, to get Keynote on an old Mac, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Mac App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Apple ID used previously to obtain Keynote.
3. Press command+0 to open the Purchased panel.
4. If Keynote is present, click on the “Update” button to update it.
5. If prompted to upgrade macOS, follow the instructions to upgrade your operating system.
6. Once the upgrade is complete, you should have access to the latest version of Keynote.

Please note that the availability of Keynote and the ability to update may vary depending on your macOS version.