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office app version
About this tag
Discussions about the office app version tag on WindowsForum.com focus on Microsoft's policy changes affecting older versions of Office 365 and Microsoft 365 apps. A key topic is the upcoming January 2026 deadline when outdated apps will lose features like Read Aloud, Transcription, and Dictation. This reflects Microsoft's push for users and IT administrators to update to the latest, most secure versions to maintain full functionality. The tag covers updates, compatibility, and security implications tied to running current or outdated office app versions.
Microsoft is set to make a major change to Office 365 apps that could affect millions of users and IT administrators worldwide. Starting in January 2026, anyone running outdated versions of Microsoft 365 Office apps will lose access to essential features like Read Aloud, Transcription, and...
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