As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Designed to replace the current Mail and Calendar apps, the new Outlook can only be removed after it's been installed.

While support will end for Office apps on Windows 10 in October, it doesn’t mean the apps will suddenly stop working. Microsoft notes in a support document that was updated in D

While the Office apps will still be available after October 14, they will no longer be supported, which could lead to potential compatibility and reliability issues when using them. So, if you want to avoid unnecessary hassles, it's best to upgrade to Windows 11.

Microsoft has confirmed it will no longer support Office apps referred to as Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 by the end of this year.

Microsoft will automatically install its new Outlook client on Windows 10 PCs with next month’s Patch Tuesday update.

The new Outlook will be automatically delivered to all computers running Windows 10. It is the same version of the program already installed in Windows 11, provided users continually download all updates.

For several months now, Microsoft has been urging Windows users to switch over to the new Outlook app, with classic Outlook recently getting an official “death date”. Many aren’t happy about this, holding off on jumping ship as long as they can — but the clock is ticking down.