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| Windows 10 Users Will Be Left Behind: Microsoft Ends Office 365 Feature Updates in 2026. |
Heads up if you're still running Windows 10 — big changes are coming your way. Microsoft just announced that starting in 2026, no new features will be added to Microsoft Office 365 apps on Windows 10. Yeah, you heard that right. If you want all the latest and greatest updates from Microsoft Office, you're gonna need to upgrade to Windows 11.
So, what's actually changing?
If you're subscribed to Microsoft 365 Personal or Family, you’ll stop getting new features on Windows 10 as early as August 2026. And if you're part of a business or enterprise, here’s how things break down:
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Current Channel (enterprise): Last feature update hits on October 13, 2026
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Monthly Enterprise Channel: Same deal — no new features after October 13, 2026
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Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: You’ll get your final feature update by January 12, 2027
Will security updates still be a thing?
Yes — for now. Microsoft is still pushing out security patches for Office on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028. Bonus: If you enable Windows Backup, you can even extend those security updates for free for one more year. That's kind of a lifesaver if you're not ready to switch OS just yet.
But let’s be real:
Windows 10 officially reaches end of support on October 14, 2025. That means no more updates for the operating system itself. Sure, Office apps will still work, and you’ll keep getting security fixes for a while, but no new tools, no modern features, and no major improvements — unless you jump to Windows 11.
Why does this matter to you?
Because feature updates are a big deal. They usually come with better performance, smarter tools, tighter security, and easier workflows. If you're using Office for work, school, or even managing your daily tasks, you’re definitely going to feel the gap once Microsoft starts rolling out new stuff just for Windows 11 users.
Bottom line?
If you're planning to stick with Microsoft Office, upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t just optional anymore — it’s kinda necessary if you don’t want to fall behind. Don’t wait until the last minute. Get ready before those feature updates vanish in 2026.
Pro tip:
If you’re running a business, this heads-up is even more important. Your team’s productivity tools will be limited without those updates — and let’s be honest, no one wants outdated software slowing down their workflow.