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Microsoft Office May Be Changing Its Name, but It’s Not Going Anywhere

Get used to calling it Microsoft 365

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 17, 2022 11:45AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Say goodbye to Microsoft Office because Office.com and all versions of the Office app are rebranding to Microsoft 365 in the near future. Microsoft is officially phasing out Office in favor of Microsoft 365, but Office technically isn't going anywhere. What's specifically happening is the Office suite is being rebranded and updated, thus becoming its own version of the cloud-focused Microsoft 365 platform. This means you can look forward to a new look, an updated icon, and more features. Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions are also sticking around, along with access to Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word (as well as one-time purchase options for those apps). But Office.com will become Microsoft365.com, and the Windows, Android, and iOS apps are definitely changing names. Microsoft With the visual changes come several new features, like new templates coming to the Create module and an easier way to keep track of subscriptions and storage use with Badging. Another planned addition is the ability to search for and pin the tools you use the most often in the new Microsoft 365 app. Then there's My Content, which lets you view all of your Microsoft 365 content from one centralized location, making the jump from business customers to personal use a bit easier. These changes will begin with Microsoft 365 premium subscribers, starting sometime in November. Changes for the Windows and mobile Office apps and the website version will start rolling out at some point in January 2023. Regardless of the versions you use, you won't need to do or adjust anything for the changes to take effect, and all of your account details and files should be unaffected. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Install Microsoft 365 on Your PC The 8 Best Microsoft Office Alternatives of 2022 Is Microsoft Word Free? Yes, It Can Be OneNote Not Syncing? How to Get It Back Online Latest Microsoft Office Service Packs (October 2022) How to Change Language in Microsoft Word and Office How to Cancel Microsoft 365 How to Run Microsoft Office on a Chromebook Microsoft Office Free Trial: What You Need to Know How to Update PowerPoint on Windows and Mac How to Use Microsoft's Free PowerPoint Viewers How to Change the Number of Decimal Places in Excel Microsoft Office vs. iWork Microsoft Office Online Review How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working What Is Microsoft PowerPoint? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies