Did Microsoft rename Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot app?

No, Microsoft did not rename the entire Office suite. A specific app, formerly known as Office, has been rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What is the Microsoft 365 Copilot app?

It's a hub app that provides access to Microsoft Copilot and all Office applications, accessible via Office.com.

Is Microsoft Office 2024 still available?

Yes, Microsoft Office 2024 is a standalone version of the Office suite, separate from the Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Microsoft Office Rebrand Confusion: What's New?

6 Jan

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Summary

Office.com now directs to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, causing user confusion.
The app formerly known as Office was rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft 365 remains the subscription, and Office 2024 is a standalone option.

Microsoft Office Rebrand Confusion: What's New?

Recent online discussions reveal widespread confusion regarding Microsoft's rebranding of its Office suite. The Office.com portal now redirects users to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, a central hub providing access to Copilot and other Office applications. This app, previously branded simply as Office, underwent a name change.

This shift is particularly confusing as Microsoft transitioned the app from 'Microsoft 365 app' to 'Microsoft 365 Copilot app' in November 2024, with the new icon and name rolling out on January 15th, 2025. However, the underlying Microsoft 365 subscription service remains unchanged since its 2022 rebranding.

For those seeking a perpetual license, Microsoft Office 2024 offers a standalone version of the Office suite. Despite the evolving app names and hubs, the core subscription model and standalone options continue to coexist, with Microsoft declining to comment on the branding complexities.