The change also affects standalone Office versions, including Office 2024, Office 2021, Office 2019, and Office 2016.

Windows 10 will soon lose Microsoft 365 support As was the case with previous operating systems, the apps will continue to function and users will still be able to access their favorite productivity apps like Word,

“Microsoft 365 Apps will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025, on Windows 10 devices,” the company confirmed. “To use Microsoft 365 Applications on your device, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11.”

Microsoft will cease support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 from October 2025, pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11. Extended Security Updates will be available for those who delay the transition.

As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Microsoft plans to discontinue support for Office apps, also known as Microsoft 365 apps, on Windows 10 later this year.

Microsoft says it will drop support for Office apps in Windows 10 after the operating system reaches its end of support on October 14.

The apps will still work after Oct. 14, but users should be prepared for 'performance and reliability issues over time,' Microsoft says.

Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Microsoft will end support for Microsoft 365 for Windows 10 this October, so you'll need to buy a new Windows 11 PC.

Microsoft is officially calling it quits on Windows 10 in 2025, and it's ending support for Office apps on the OS — but not entirely.