Microsoft 365 apps: Support will retire for Microsoft Store installation type
Microsoft announcement
We will retire support for the Microsoft Store installation type of Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). New feature updates will stop after October 2025 and security updates will end in December 2026.
We recommend upgrading to the Click-to-Run installation type of Microsoft 365 Apps, where we will continue to invest our development resources.
Learn more about deploying the Click-to-Run installation type of Microsoft 365 Apps: Deployment guide for Microsoft 365 Apps
You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates your organization may be using some devices with the Microsoft Store installation type of Microsoft 365 apps. Learn more about how to detect and upgrade these devices: End of Support for the Microsoft Store installation type of Microsoft 365 Apps
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- 2026-07-27 · Created · All