How to Cancel Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint) Subscription

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Cancel on the web (bought from Microsoft)

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   1. 01Go to account.microsoft.com/services and sign in
   2. 02On Microsoft 365 select Manage, then Cancel subscription (or Upgrade or Cancel)
   3. 03Review the offers, then select I don't want my subscription
   4. 04If you only see Turn on recurring billing, it is already set to end
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Switch to Classic instead of cancelling

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   1. 01In the same Cancel flow look for Microsoft 365 Personal Classic or Family Classic
   2. 02Choose it to keep desktop PowerPoint at the old price without AI credits
   3. 03The change takes effect at renewal; Classic is a limited offer for existing subscribers
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Cancel on iPhone or iPad

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   1. 01Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions
   2. 02Select Microsoft 365 and tap Cancel Subscription
   3. 03Request refunds from Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Cancel on Android (Google Play)

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   1. 01Open Google Play > profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
   2. 02Select Microsoft 365 and tap Cancel subscription
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. FIX 5Business plans

   1. 01A global admin cancels in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Billing > Your products
   Did this fix it? Yes No

6. FIX 6Before you cancel: save your files

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   1. 01Your storage drops to the free 5 GB
   2. 02Over the limit you can't upload or sync new files
   3. 03After 6 months Microsoft may delete your OneDrive files, so download them first
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

You want to stop paying for Microsoft 365 or get a refund after an unwanted renewal.

Why it happens

• C-01Copilot price increase
• C-02Auto-renewal after a discounted first year
• C-03Only using PowerPoint occasionally

// this guide also covers

• cancel microsoft 365
• cancel powerpoint subscription
• microsoft 365 refund
• turn off microsoft 365 auto renewal

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