check before: 2025-10-14
Product:
Copilot, Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneNote, Windows
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, Universal Windows Platform, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
Details:
Support for the Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications will end on October 14, 2025. After that date, no further updates, security fixes, or technical support will be available for these applications.
[When this will happen:]
This retirement will occur on October 14, 2025.
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Created:
2024-10-30
updated:
2024-10-30
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
End of Support for UWP Applications
After October 14, 2025, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile will no longer receive updates or security fixes, leading to potential security vulnerabilities.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/moving-to-onenote-on-windows-4ba7b498-aafc-44b1-8326-a582a6c71196, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft365-plans-and-pricing
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Increased Security Risks
Using unsupported applications can expose the organization to security threats, as there will be no patches or fixes for vulnerabilities.
- roles: Security Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/mobile?ocid=oo_support_mix_marvel_ups_support_smcofficemobile_inline, https://www.microsoft365.com/
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience functionality issues or crashes as the applications become outdated and incompatible with newer systems.
- roles: End User, Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/moving-to-onenote-on-windows-4ba7b498-aafc-44b1-8326-a582a6c71196, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft365-plans-and-pricing
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Transition to Alternative Applications
Organizations will need to transition users to alternative applications, which may require training and adjustment time, impacting productivity.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/mobile?ocid=oo_support_mix_marvel_ups_support_smcofficemobile_inline, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft365-plans-and-pricing
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Compliance Issues
Failure to remove unsupported applications may lead to compliance violations, especially in regulated industries, affecting the organization's legal standing.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft365-plans-and-pricing, https://www.microsoft365.com/
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explanation for non-techies**
Support for the Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, these apps will no longer receive updates, security fixes, or technical support. Think of it like a car that is no longer being manufactured. While you can still drive it, finding parts and getting repairs becomes increasingly difficult and risky over time.
For organizations using these apps on Windows-based devices, it's recommended to remove them before the support ends. Continuing to use unsupported software is akin to living in a house with a leaky roof. While it might seem fine for a while, eventually, the water damage can cause serious problems.
To identify devices running these applications, Microsoft Intune can be used. It's like conducting an inventory check to see which items in your warehouse are about to expire. This allows you to take proactive steps to replace them before they become a liability.
To avoid potential security risks and ensure compliance, switching to alternatives is advised. Options include the Microsoft 365 mobile app for iOS or Android, the web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or the desktop versions available in a Microsoft 365 plan. This is similar to upgrading your old car to a new model with better safety features and fuel efficiency.
Planning ahead and making these changes will help keep your organization's software environment secure and up to date, much like regular maintenance keeps a car running smoothly and safely on the road.
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