Microsoft has officially announced the end of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 suites, as well as related solutions, on October 14, 2025. Following this date, security patches and technical support will no longer be provided, potentially resulting in decreased performance and increased vulnerability to security threats.
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Microsoft Excel for the web can now export spreadsheets in CSV format
Microsoft Excel web app now supports exporting sheets in CSV format. To export a file, you need to create a new spreadsheet or open an existing one, click the File menu, click the Export button, and then click Download this sheet as CSV.
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 enters public testing in April
Microsoft has revealed that Office LTSC 2024 will enter public beta testing in April, eyeing a full launch by the close of 2024. This iteration of the office suite is tailored for users opting for a single-purchase model, offering an alternative to the Microsoft 365 subscription-based service.
Web version of PowerPoint now supports video captions and subtitles
In early 2023, Microsoft introduced a new feature to the web version of PowerPoint, allowing users to download and insert videos into presentations. Recently, the company has made further enhancements to this feature by adding support for titles and subtitles for videos.
Microsoft offers a workaround for Outlook Desktop app crashes when sending emails
Microsoft has provided a temporary solution for a problem that causes the Outlook desktop app to crash when sending emails.
When you send an email from your Outlook.com account, Outlook crashes. This issue happens for users on the Current Channel (Preview) channel on build 17029.20028.
Microsoft tests a new Ink to Text pen option in Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Microsoft has rolled out a new Office preview update to Insiders, featuring new tools for Word, OneNote, and PowerPoint that allow users to convert handwriting to typed text and edit text using gestures.
Microsoft celebrates Word’s 40th Anniversary
Microsoft Word, world's most popular text processor and one of the oldest applications for Windows, has reached a significant milestone. It turns 40 years old. To commemorate this occasion, Microsoft has unveiled a timeline showcasing the evolution of the app and what lies ahead for Word in the future.
Microsoft Office Excel gets Python support
Microsoft announced that Excel users can now use the Python programming language to work with data in spreadsheets. The feature is currently only available to members of the Microsoft 365 Insider program as a public preview.
Microsoft Office to get a new theme along with new font in September
In the coming month, Microsoft Office applications will receive updates to their themes, introducing new color schemes, styles, and outlines. Additionally, the default font will be changed from Calibri to Aptos (previously known as Bierstadt). This marks the first change in default font since Office 2007.
Microsoft allows some its premium clients to run Office on AWS
Reportedly, Microsoft allows select enterprise customers to use Office 365 apps on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud without any additional cost. Previously, Microsoft had introduced licensing terms that increased the cost of running their software on other cloud services.