Microsoft has announced that support will end for all Office 2016 and 2019 suites, standalone apps, and servers on October 14, 2025. This means that products like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Publisher, Skype for Business, Visio, and Exchange Server will no longer receive security fixes, bug fixes, or technical support after this date. Continuing to use these products after the end of support can pose security risks and impact organizational productivity.
To assist users in transitioning to supported versions, Microsoft has provided specific guidance for each product reaching the end of support. Experts have published detailed information to help users plan their migration. Additionally, Microsoft has compiled a quick overview of recommendations and fallback options for Office, Exchange Server, Visio, Project, and Skype for Business versions approaching end of support.
For those needing hands-on assistance with migration to the cloud, Microsoft offers FastTrack, a support service to facilitate the transition. Users can also reach out to Microsoft sales specialists to explore how Microsoft 365 and other cloud solutions can benefit their organization.
It is crucial for organizations using Office 2016 and 2019 products to start planning their upgrade to supported versions as soon as possible to ensure security, compliance, and productivity. Microsoft is dedicated to supporting users through this transition and providing the necessary resources for a smooth migration.
