Microsoft warns Office support will end soon

Windows 10 is just over a year away from losing final support, but it’s not the only one. As reported at the beginning of the year, Microsoft has warned that some versions of Office are reaching the end of their lifespan.therefore, they will no longer receive security updates. The list is one of the most used by users.

The technology company published a post on the Microsoft 365 blog warning of upcoming changes. According to the calendar, two versions of Office will lose support from October 14, 2025. Microsoft has chosen the same date that it kills Windows 10 to stop updating its Office suite and all of its included apps.

Specifically, Office 2016 and Office 2019 will no longer receive security updates and bug fixes. Microsoft warns that continued use of the product beyond its end of life will negatively impact the security and productivity of users or organizations. The company has identified one year as the ideal date to begin the migration phase, so we will see announcements about upgrading to the most recent version of Office.

If you are one of those who bought an Office key for a few euros (or pesos), it is likely that you are on the list of victims. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Microsoft 365 so as not to be left unprotected, although this means paying a monthly fee on an unattractive subscription scheme.

Office 2016 and Office 2019 will die soon

According to the roadmap proposed by Microsoft, versions of the office suite that will lose support in 2025 will be Office 2016 and Office 2019.. This decision affects not only applications such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint, but also high-performance servers such as Exchange Server or business version of Skype.

As with Windows 10, the end of life of an Office app or suite means you won’t receive: security patches for vulnerabilities, bug fixes that affect the stability or usability of the product, technical support for any problems.

For the average user who opens Word for schoolwork or writing a resume, this is not a major problem, but companies are held accountable for hacking. Some of the most dangerous vulnerabilities exploit security holes in Exchange and other Office components.

What should I do if my version of Office is not supported?

If you have Office 2016 or Office 2019 and don’t want to stop receiving bug fixes, your best bet is to purchase Microsoft Office 2024. The problem is that this version is expensive and is only sold in the Microsoft Store for 149 euros or 2599 pesos. Another disadvantage is that it is the Home version includes only Word, Excel and PowerPointwhich makes him less attractive.

The average Windows user will probably stay on the current version like an alpha male, without fear of God or vulnerabilities. You’ll also be able to upgrade to Office 2021, although that version will lose support at the end of 2026.