⚠️ Note:

If you're using Microsoft 365, it’s generally recommended to stay signed in so Office remains activated. Signing out may prompt you to sign back in to use Office features.

💻 From Office on Windows (PC)

  1. Open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
  2. Go to:
    File > Account (or Office Account in Outlook).
  3. Click Sign out next to your name or email.
  4. Close all Office apps.

🍏 From Office on Mac

  1. Open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel).
  2. In the top menu bar, click the app name (e.g., Word).
  3. Select Sign Out.
  4. Quit all Office apps.

🌐 From Office Online

  1. In your web browser, go to Office.com.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click your profile picture or initials.
  3. Select Sign Out.

📱 From Office Mobile Apps

For iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open any Office app.
  2. Tap Account (usually at the bottom or top-left).
  3. Tap your account name/email.
  4. Tap Sign Out, then tap Sign Out again to confirm.
  5. Close all Office apps.

For Android or Chromebook:

  1. Open any Office app.
  2. On the Recent screen, tap the person icon.
  3. Tap your name (not “View Profile”).
  4. Tap Sign Out, then Sign Out again to confirm.
  5. Close all Office apps.

🌍 Sign Out Remotely (via Web Browser)

If you no longer have access to a device:

  1. Go to: https://account.microsoft.com
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Go to the Devices tab.
  4. Find the device you want to sign out from.
  5. Click Sign out of Office.

⏱ Note: It may take up to 72 hours for changes to take effect.