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MC1127222 — Please update Microsoft 365 Office apps to a version higher than 16.0.18827.20202

MC1127222Microsoft 365 appsplanForChangeUpdated: 12 December 2025

Update Microsoft 365 Office apps to version 16.0.18827.20202 or later by September 2026 (November 2026 for GCC/GCC High/DoD) to maintain Read Aloud, Transcription, and Dictation features, which will stop working on earlier versions due to backend service upgrades.

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Applies to: Microsoft 365 apps
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