check before: 2025-09-30
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft 365 suite, Sway
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The "Transform to Web Page" feature in Microsoft Word will retire on September 30, 2025. Users should switch to the "Start from a Document" flow in Microsoft Sway for creating web content. No admin action is needed, but users should be notified and documentation updated.
Details:
Introduction
We're retiring the Transform to Web Page feature in Microsoft Word. Starting October 1, 2025, this feature will no longer be available. As an alternative, we recommend using the Start from a Document flow in Microsoft Sway to create web-based content from Word documents.
When this will happen
This change will take effect on September 30, 2025. After this date, the Transform to Web Page feature will be removed from Microsoft Word.
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Created:
2025-08-09
updated:
2025-08-09
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Direct effects for Operations**
Retirement of Transform to Web Page feature
Users will lose the ability to convert Word documents to web pages directly, impacting their workflow and efficiency in creating web content.
- roles: Content Creators, Marketing Team
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/sway
Need for user training on Sway
Users will require training to adapt to the new 'Start from a Document' flow in Sway, which may lead to temporary productivity loss during the transition.
- roles: Content Creators, Training Coordinators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/sway
Documentation updates required
Internal documentation referencing the retired feature will need to be updated, which may lead to confusion if not done promptly.
- roles: IT Support, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/sway
User resistance to change
Users accustomed to the Transform to Web Page feature may resist switching to Sway, leading to frustration and decreased morale.
- roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/sway
Potential for increased support requests
As users transition to the new method, there may be an increase in support requests related to Sway, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/sway
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explanation for non-techies**
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