Where's Microsoft Office?

Microsoft Office Phased Out

Microsoft has phased out the Microsoft Office brand and shifted its focus to Microsoft 365, a subscription-based service that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and additional cloud-based tools.

Older, perpetual versions of Microsoft Office—such as Office 2016 and Office 2019 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. These programs will no longer receive security updates, though existing applications themselves will still function.

Going Forward

Because of the licensing costs associated with Microsoft Office and its end-of-life support, VUSD has discontinued the use of Microsoft Office in classroom settings. Moving forward, staff and students will rely on Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), which provide comparable functionality, regular updates, and seamless integration across district devices.

Looking for another option?

If you’d prefer something closer to Microsoft Office, you might want to try LibreOffice. It’s a free, open-source office suite that includes programs similar to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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