check before: 2026-02-09
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The "Send to Kindle" feature in Microsoft Word will retire starting February 9, 2026, and be fully removed by March 9, 2026. It will no longer be available on Word desktop or web, but users can still upload documents via Amazon's Send to Kindle website. No admin action is needed.
Details:
To streamline Microsoft Word and focus on core productivity features, we are retiring the Send to Kindle integration, which allows users to upload documents directly to Kindle from Word.
[When this will happen:]
The retirement will begin on February 9th, 2026, and the feature will be fully removed by March 9th, 2026.
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Created:
2025-11-04
updated:
2025-11-04
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Direct effects for Operations**
Retirement of Send to Kindle feature
Users will lose the ability to directly send documents from Microsoft Word to Kindle, impacting their workflow and convenience.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
Increased manual steps for document transfer
Users will need to manually upload documents to Kindle via the Amazon website, increasing time and effort required for document sharing.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
Potential disruption in user workflows
Users who rely on the Send to Kindle feature may experience disruptions in their established workflows, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
Need for updated internal documentation
Organizations will need to update internal documentation and workflows that reference the Send to Kindle feature, requiring time and resources.
- roles: IT Administrators, Documentation Specialists
- references: https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
User dissatisfaction and feedback
The removal of a convenient feature may lead to user dissatisfaction, resulting in negative feedback and potential impact on user experience.
- roles: End Users, Customer Support
- references: https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
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