Microsoft rebrands Office as Microsoft 365 with a refreshed look and new features
The software giant is retiring the Office brand in favor of a refreshed Microsoft 365 experience that blends familiar productivity tools with a modern interface. This shift signals a broader move to unify the suite of office applications under a single, cohesive platform designed to align with how people work today. The transition underscores Microsoft’s commitment to keeping essential productivity apps at the center of a more integrated cloud-driven environment that supports collaboration, mobility, and streamlined workflows.
Microsoft announced the launch of the renewed Microsoft 365 experience, clarifying that the new umbrella name will replace the existing Office brand across multiple services. In the coming months, the services currently billed under Office will transition to Microsoft 365. The changes will affect Office.com, the mobile Office app, and the Office app for Windows. This renaming goes hand in hand with a revised icon set and a refreshed visual style, laying the groundwork for a more consistent user journey across devices and platforms.
Rollout will begin with Office.com in November and extend through January as the new look reaches the mobile and Windows apps. During this period, users can expect an automatic update that preserves their work while introducing the updated branding and design language. The update will bring a more intuitive interface, easier access to features, and enhanced integration with cloud services to keep files and settings synchronized across devices.
The transition will also introduce new templates, expanded modules, and smarter organization tools that help users discover and manage content more efficiently. Custom tagging, improved search, and redesigned menus will make it easier to locate documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, reducing time spent navigating the suite. Microsoft has highlighted these enhancements on its dedicated app page, signaling a continuous effort to improve usability and collaboration across teams and individuals.
Microsoft 365 positions itself as the central hub for productivity, offering Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook within a single cloud-based ecosystem. A Microsoft 365 subscription opens access to a broader range of apps, more features, increased storage, and stronger synchronization across devices. The strategy emphasizes not only powerful word processing and data handling but also seamless cross-application workflows, smart templates, and collaborative tools designed to support remote and hybrid work scenarios. The change aims to deliver a consistent, experience-first approach that helps organizations stay productive regardless of location.