Microsoft to end Office 2021 support on October 13, 2026
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Phil Clark
Summary
Microsoft has announced it will end support for Office 2021 on October 13, 2026. While the apps may continue to function after that date, Microsoft warns users will face serious security risks from using unsupported software. The article outlines the end-of-life timeline and discusses user options going forward.
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bskyMicrosoft to end Office 2021 support on October 13, 2026mashable.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's official: Microsoft is terminating future support for its popular Office 2021 suite of productivity applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
While the computing giant claims that your apps 'may continue to function,' it also warns of exposure to 'serious and potentially harmful security risks' if you continue using their now unsupported software after Oct. 13, 2026.
In all likelihood, Office 2021 will continue to work as intended for most users in most use cases, much as you can still use Office
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