Retirement of the Sway Windows Desktop App on June 1, 2026

Introduction

To streamline and modernize the Sway experience, Microsoft is retiring the Sway Windows desktop application (Win32 client) effective June 1, 2026. This change aligns with our efforts to simplify app management and encourage use of the web-based version, which offers the same capabilities with improved accessibility and support. Users can access all current and future Sway features, as well as their content, through the browser interface at sway.cloud.microsoft.

When this will happen

• Retirement date: June 1, 2026

How this affects your organization

Who is affected

• All users who currently use the Sway Windows desktop application (Win32 client).
• Admins responsible for managing Microsoft Office installations and user training materials.

What will happen

• The Sway Windows desktop app will be retired and no longer available for use after June 1, 2026.
• Users will continue to have full access to Sway via the browser at sway.cloud.microsoft.
• No changes will be made to existing Sway content; all content remains accessible via the web interface.
• There is no impact to Sway features or functionality—only the desktop app is being retired.

What you can do to prepare

• Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
• Encourage users to transition to using Sway via their web browser at sway.cloud.microsoft.
• Update any internal documentation, training materials, or helpdesk guidance that references the Sway Windows app.
• No admin configuration changes are required.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.