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The latest Microsoft Office coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Restores Copilot Button to Office Ribbon After User Complaints
Microsoft is rolling out an update that lets users move the Copilot AI assistant button back into the familiar Office ribbon, reversing a recent design change that placed it as an intrusive floating...
Patch Now: Fix Critical DNS and Netlogon Flaws in May 2026 Updates
Microsoft dropped its May 2026 Patch Tuesday updates on May 12, delivering fixes for approximately 138 vulnerabilities across a sprawling product lineup. The security release touches Windows 11,...
Patch Tuesday Fix: CVE-2026-40420 Lets Local Users Escalate Office Click-To-Run to SYSTEM
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-40420, an Important-rated elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Office Click-To-Run, the core deployment and update technology for Microsoft 365 Apps for...
CVE-2026-42831 Office RCE: Microsoft Flags High Exploit Risk, Patch Now
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide now carries a new entry that demands immediate attention from enterprises and individuals alike: CVE-2026-42831, a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft...
CVE-2026-40360: Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability Patched – Enterprise Checklist for May 2026 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft’s May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout includes a fix for CVE-2026-40360, an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that could allow remote attackers to read sensitive data...
CISA Adds 17-Year-Old Office Flaw to KEV Catalog: CVE-2009-0238 Still Actively Exploited
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two Microsoft vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, including a 17-year-old Office flaw that attackers...
Microsoft Office integer overflow bug CVE-2026-26134 grants SYSTEM access in March 2026 Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's March 10, 2026 Patch Tuesday security update introduced CVE-2026-26134, a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office applications. The vulnerability,...
Apple's MacBook Neo Demo Shows Microsoft Office Dominance Over iWork
In a revealing moment during Apple's recent MacBook Neo demonstration, the company quietly showcased what many in the tech industry have known for years: Microsoft Office remains the undisputed...
CVE-2026-21259: Critical Excel Heap Overflow Vulnerability Demands Immediate Action
Microsoft has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in Excel that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. CVE-2026-21259, a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft...
Local Microsoft Office Workshops Bridge Digital Skills Gap in Communities
In an era where digital literacy is increasingly essential for employment and daily life, community organizations are stepping up to provide crucial training where traditional education systems may...
Copilot+ PCs Only: Word, PowerPoint Gain Offline Alt Text via NPU
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant accessibility enhancement to its Office suite, but with a major hardware restriction that's dividing the Windows community. The new automatic, on-device...
Microsoft Copilot 2025: Agent Mode and Work IQ Revolutionize Office Productivity
Microsoft is unleashing its most significant AI transformation for Office applications since the suite's inception, introducing groundbreaking features that promise to redefine workplace...