End of support for Office 2021

What end of support means for you after October 13, 2026

Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, bug fixes, or security fixes for Office 2021 vulnerabilities which may be subsequently reported or discovered. This includes security updates which can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

You'll no longer receive Office 2021 software updates.

You'll no longer receive phone or chat technical support.

No further updates to support content will be provided and most online help content will be retired.

What are my options?

Microsoft recommends you upgrade Office. Your options to upgrade will depend if you're using Office 2021 at home or if your version of Office 2021 is managed by the IT department or the IT admin at your work or school.

If you're using Office 2021 at home (such as, Office Home & Student 2021 or Office Home & Business 2021), you may still be able to use it, but Microsoft recommends you upgrade to a newer version of Office so you can stay up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. To learn more about upgrading see How do I upgrade Office?

You can also buy or try the latest version of Office now: Microsoft 365