Windows 10 will stop getting new Office features in August 2026

Microsoft has confirmed that while Windows 10 will officially reach its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, the phase-out of support will occur gradually over the next three years. The tech giant is keen on encouraging users to transition to Windows 11, ideally alongside a new PC purchase. However, it also acknowledges the need to ensure that the vast number of home and business PCs still running Windows 10 remain secure during this transition. Recent updates highlighted by The Verge reveal that Windows 10 users will cease to receive new features for Microsoft 365 applications starting in August 2026. For business users utilizing the Enterprise versions, the cutoff for new features will occur between October 2026 and January 2027, depending on the specific product in use. Although Microsoft had previously assured users that support for its Office applications would extend until October 2028, this will now only encompass security and bug fixes rather than new feature updates. Furthermore, it is important to note that while updates will continue to be rolled out, users may find that fixes for issues unique to Windows 10 could be limited. Microsoft’s guidance indicates that if a problem is specific to Windows 10 and not present on Windows 11, users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest operating system. Support for Windows 10 will be restricted primarily to troubleshooting assistance, with technical workarounds potentially being scarce or unavailable.