MC1127222 | (Updated) Please update Microsoft 365 Office apps to a version higher than 16.0.18827.20202

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Microsoft 365 apps

Last Updated

2025-12-12T17:32:32.933Z

Published

2025-08-01T23:13:08Z

Message ID

MC1127222

Updated December 12, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. To ensure continued high-quality performance of the Read Aloud, Transcription, and Dictation features in Microsoft 365 Office apps, we’re upgrading the backend service that powers these capabilities. As a result, these features will no longer function on Office clients running versions earlier than 16.0.18827.20202 after September 2026. We are extending the supporting period for customers to prepare and upgrade to the supported version. Here is the updated timeline: • General Availability (Worldwide): End of September 2026 (previously end of January) • General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): End of Novem...

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