Microsoft Office Web Apps to roll out new features to make switching accounts more convenient

Microsoft is making life easier for Office users on the web, especially those with multiple accounts. Neowin A new addition to the Microsoft 365 roadmap has been spotted for the first time, suggesting you will soon be able to switch between accounts without signing out first.

Now when you use a Microsoft Office application on the web, whether it's Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., there's a badge in the upper right corner that only allows you to view your current account. For example, if you have a school account and a personal account, you can't see them both at the same time. The only way to switch accounts is to log out of your current account and log in with another account.

For its part, Google has made it easy for users to switch accounts for some time. When you click on your profile icon, you can easily see the other accounts you're signed into on your browser and switch between them instantly. Most people would agree that this change is long overdue for Microsoft.

Current account menu on Microsoft 365 web app

Web page Account menu on the Google app

The ability to switch between multiple accounts in the Office web app is listed on the Microsoft 365 roadmap. Under ID number 70801. It was added today, and Microsoft is targeting general availability next month. If you're curious, here's the full description:

Users can sign in to multiple work and personal accounts on Microsoft 365 Web Apps in the same browser. This also allows them to switch between accounts seamlessly without having to log out and back in.

It’s surprising that it took Microsoft so long to implement this feature, since the company places so much emphasis on hybrid and remote work. Many people use the same laptop for work and personal use, so this seemed like an obvious addition. Still, better late than never.

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