Note: Microsoft 365 apps and services do not support Internet Explorer 11 starting August 17, 2021. Learn more. Internet Explorer 11 is a component of the Windows operating system and Microsoft is committed to following the Lifecycle Policy for the product on which it is installed. For customers who are using Internet Explorer we recommend switching to the new Microsoft Edge.
For the best security and functionality, keep your web browser up to date. All modern browsers should update automatically, including the new Microsoft Edge, but please make sure your browser has auto-updates enabled. Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer will get their updates through Windows Update; it's important that you install those updates as they become available.
For more information see: Frequently Asked Questions about Windows Update.
Need to download the new Microsoft Edge? Go to Download Microsoft Edge Web Browser.
Desktop and laptop computers
Use the most recent versions of the following browsers for the best experience with Microsoft 365 for the web.
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Windows 11: The new Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
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Windows 10: The new Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
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MacOS: The new Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari (version 16 or newer), or Chrome
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Linux: Microsoft 365 for the web works in the new Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Chrome on Linux, but some features may not be available.
If your organization is dependent upon Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9 to access older web apps and services, you may want to consider evaluating IE Mode for the new Microsoft Edge.
iOS Devices
We recommend using the Microsoft 365 mobile apps instead. You can also find them in the Apple App Store.
If you're using an older version of iOS that no longer supports the Microsoft 365 mobile apps, then Safari is the best browser for Microsoft 365 for the web on iOS but some features may not be available.
Android
There are currently no browsers on Android that are officially supported with Microsoft 365 for the web. We recommend using the Microsoft 365 for Android apps instead. You can also find them in the Google Play store.
Other devices
Most Microsoft 365 for the web features will work in the Microsoft Edge browser on Hololens or XBox One.
Microsoft 365 Add-ins
The following table shows which browser is used for the various platforms and operating systems with Microsoft 365 Add-ins.
Warning: Disabling Internet Explorer in the environments listed in the table below will cause Microsoft 365 Add-ins to stop working. Microsoft recommends upgrading to a newer version of Microsoft 365 to stop using Internet Explorer 11.
|
OS |
Version |
Browser |
|---|---|---|
|
any |
Microsoft 365 for the web |
The browser in which Microsoft 365 is opened. |
|
macOS |
any |
Safari (version 16 or newer) |
|
iOS |
any |
Safari (version 16 or newer) |
|
Android |
any |
Chrome |
|
Windows 10 |
Non-subscription Office 2013 or later |
Internet Explorer 11 |
|
Windows 10 ver. < 1903 |
Microsoft 365 |
Internet Explorer 11 |
|
Windows 10 ver. <1903 |
Microsoft 365 ver. < 16.0.11629 |
Internet Explorer 11 |
|
Windows 10 ver. >=1903 |
Microsoft 365 ver. >= 16.0.11629 AND <16.0.13530.20424 |
Microsoft Edge |
|
Windows 10 ver. >=1903 |
Microsoft 365 ver. >=16.0.13530.20424 |
Microsoft Edge * |
* Requires Microsoft Edge WebView2
For more information about browsers and Microsoft 365 Add-ins, see Browsers used by Microsoft 365 Add-in.
See Also
System Requirements for Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 for the web Extension in Chrome
