Microsoft has reminded clients that Workplace 2016 and Workplace 2019 will attain the top of prolonged assist six months from now, on October 14, 2025.
Workplace 2019 reached the top of mainstream assist in October 2023, whereas Workplace 2016 reached its finish date three years earlier, in October 2020.
“After that date, no additional updates, safety fixes, or technical assist can be out there for these variations of Workplace,” the corporate stated in a Microsoft 365 Admin Middle replace.
“Whereas the functions might proceed to operate, utilizing unsupported software program might result in potential safety dangers, compliance dangers, system incompatibilities, and different points.
Redmond additionally warned that Visio 2016 and 2019, Microsoft Venture 2016 and 2019, and a number of other different merchandise may even attain the top of assist on October 14, 2025, and suggested organizations to improve as quickly as doable to keep away from safety, compliance, and efficiency points.
To mitigate the dangers related to utilizing unsupported desktop Workplace apps, Redmond recommends upgrading units to a Microsoft 365 or Workplace 365 suite, which gives entry to Microsoft 365 Apps.
“Microsoft 365 Apps gives always-up-to-date variations of acquainted apps like Phrase, Excel, and PowerPoint for desktop, cellular, and net with steady assist beneath the Trendy Lifecycle Coverage, and is eligible to be used with the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on,” Microsoft added.
Redmond’s assist web site gives detailed improve steering on migrating from older variations of Workplace to Microsoft 365 Apps.
Workplace 2024 or Workplace LTSC 2024 migration
You may as well change to Workplace 2024, a standalone Workplace model launched in October 2024 for small companies and shoppers with no Microsoft 365 subscription. This model consists of locked-in-time variations of Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook for Home windows and macOS methods.
Microsoft additionally rolled out Workplace LTSC (Lengthy Time period Servicing Channel) 2024 in September 2024, a volume-licensed perpetual Home windows and macOS model of Workplace for business and authorities clients.
Nonetheless, it is essential to notice that Workplace LTSC 2024 is designed for units with out web connectivity that require long-term assist, reminiscent of specialty methods like medical gear.
Microsoft will present 4 extra years of assist for Workplace 2024 and Workplace LTSC 2024, till October 9, 2029.
Earlier this week, Redmond additionally reminded IT admins that Trade 2016 and Trade 2019 may even attain the top of assist six months from now, on October 14, 2025. The corporate additionally shared steering for international admins on the Trade On-line and Microsoft 365 migration paths.
