Microsoft started alerting Office 2021 users of the definitive end of support for this suite, setting the end date for next month. Those who still use this version on PC now have concrete reasons to start planning a change in the short term.
The Office 2021 suite will stop receiving security updates and technical support from Microsoft after the end of the support period. This means users may face security risks by continuing to use the software without the proper fixes.
Users affected by this change will be those who purchased the permanent version of Office 2021, which includes programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft recommends the transition to Microsoft 365, the company's cloud subscription service.
This decision is part of Microsoft's strategy to direct customers towards its subscription services, thus guaranteeing continuous access to updates, new features, and permanent technical support.
