Microsoft has announced that it will retire its Microsoft Editor browser extensions for Edge and Chrome. The extensions will stop working after October 31, 2025.
The company will not be discontinuing Editor’s features completely. Instead, the same grammar, spelling, and writing suggestions will be built directly into Edge. This means users will no longer need to install separate extensions for writing assistance.
The built-in proofing tools in Edge will now handle everything that Microsoft Editor extensions did. Features such as grammar checks, spelling corrections, and style suggestions will be powered by Azure OpenAI technology.
This change also removes the need for setup or updates. Once the extensions are retired, Edge will automatically provide the features without requiring any action from users.
Microsoft says IT admins do not need to adjust settings or policies. The new proofing tool will take over the role of Editor automatically. However, organizations that use Microsoft Purview for logging may need to make small adjustments since telemetry data will now be part of Edge logs rather than extension-specific logs.
Microsoft wants to simplify how users access writing assistance. By building Editor directly into Edge, the company can offer faster performance and fewer compatibility issues compared to extensions. It also allows Microsoft to unify its AI tools across different services and applications.
Users can continue to use the Editor extensions until October 31, 2025. After that date, the tools will no longer receive updates or work on Edge and Chrome. To use writing assistance, users can go to Edge settings → Languages and Proofreading.
