Microsoft 365 apps and services no longer supported on Internet Explorer
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What you need to know
Yesterday, August 17, 2021, was officially the end of Microsoft 365 app and service support on Internet Explorer 11 (IE11). Anyone who tries to use Microsoft 365 apps and services on the out-of-date browser may have a degraded experience or be unable to connect. We’ve known about the end of support of these apps on IE11 for months, but the deadline has now passed.
Microsoft updated aTech Community postwith the following on July 23, 2021:
Beginning August 17, 2021, Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) and users may have a degraded experience, or be unable to connect to, those apps and services. These apps and services will phase out over weeks and months to ensure a smooth end of support, with each app and service phasing out on independent schedules.If you encounter issues while accessing Microsoft 365 apps and services from IE11 after August 17, 2021, support will be unavailable. Additionally, you should expect no new features and that your daily usage experience could get progressively worse over time until the apps and services are disconnected.
Microsoft also outlines the specific experiences that will be affected by the change that took place on August 17, 2021:
Luckily, there’s no shortage of modern browsers on Windows 10. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and many other browsers support Microsoft 365 apps and services.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
