Microsoft plans to remove Outlook Web Access Light from a future Exchange Server update, shifting users to the full Outlook on the web experience. The change is aimed at reducing legacy surface area and simplifying engineering, with removal estimated for August 2026 and admin-level disable options available now. #Microsoft #ExchangeServer #OWALight #Outlookontheweb
Keypoints
- Microsoft will disable OWA Light in a future Exchange Server update.
- OWA Light was originally built for older browsers and low-bandwidth connections.
- The lightweight client has fewer features than the full Outlook on the web experience.
- Microsoft deprecated OWA Light on August 19, 2024.
- Admins can already block OWA Light with Exchange PowerShell commands.