From bcf546395e4241aac1cb0bc0f9047bc545e06281 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: danthemango Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:17:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Add notes about SharePoint Workflows deprecation schedules Both on-prem and online --- .../develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md index 18e73ac334..d54d7791ff 100644 --- a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md @@ -10,7 +10,14 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high SharePoint supports two primary workflow development environments for authoring workflows: SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio. This article summarizes both and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. > [!NOTE] -> SharePoint 2010 workflows have been retired since August 1, 2020 for new tenants and removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more info, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). +> SharePoint 2010 workflows have been retired since August 1, 2020 for new tenants on SharePoint Online and removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more information, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). + +> [!NOTE] +> SharePoint 2010 workflows are deprecated for SharePoint On-Premise on July 16, 2026. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to SharePoint 2013 Workflows or using Power Automate with Azure on-premise data gateway or other supported solutions. For more information, see [What's deprecated or removed from SharePoint Server Subscription Edition +](/sharepoint/what-s-new/what-s-deprecated-or-removed-from-sharepoint-server-subscription-edition#deprecated-features). + +> [!NOTE] +> SharePoint 2013 workflows are turned off for new SharePoint Online tenants on April 2, 2024, and were fully retired on April 2, 2026. For more information, see: [SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2013-workflow-retirement-4613d9cf-69aa-40f7-b6bf-6e7831c9691e). ## Authoring basics for SharePoint workflows From bfb1560d64b964cd1dad7af327c0f88a4fdc6f4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Connell Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:20:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] docs: update wording and tense for SharePoint workflows retirement Updated article to reflect the retirement of SharePoint 2010 and 2013 workflows, and clarified the authoring environments for SharePoint workflows. --- .../develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md | 9 ++------- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md index d54d7791ff..cef9b9e809 100644 --- a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md @@ -10,14 +10,10 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high SharePoint supports two primary workflow development environments for authoring workflows: SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio. This article summarizes both and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. > [!NOTE] -> SharePoint 2010 workflows have been retired since August 1, 2020 for new tenants on SharePoint Online and removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more information, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). +> SharePoint 2010 workflows retired on August 1, 2020 for new tenants on SharePoint Online and were removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more information, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). > [!NOTE] -> SharePoint 2010 workflows are deprecated for SharePoint On-Premise on July 16, 2026. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to SharePoint 2013 Workflows or using Power Automate with Azure on-premise data gateway or other supported solutions. For more information, see [What's deprecated or removed from SharePoint Server Subscription Edition -](/sharepoint/what-s-new/what-s-deprecated-or-removed-from-sharepoint-server-subscription-edition#deprecated-features). - -> [!NOTE] -> SharePoint 2013 workflows are turned off for new SharePoint Online tenants on April 2, 2024, and were fully retired on April 2, 2026. For more information, see: [SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2013-workflow-retirement-4613d9cf-69aa-40f7-b6bf-6e7831c9691e). +> SharePoint 2013 workflows were retired on April 2, 2026. For more information, see: [SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2013-workflow-retirement-4613d9cf-69aa-40f7-b6bf-6e7831c9691e). ## Authoring basics for SharePoint workflows @@ -46,7 +42,6 @@ Both of these workflow authoring environments—SharePoint Designer and Visual S - **Target users:** Information workers, business analysts, SharePoint developers. - **Difficulty level:** Familiarity with SharePoint Designer, including the core workflow components, such as stages, gates, actions, conditions, and loops. - With SharePoint Designer, users can create a workflow that is attached to a list, library, or site using a no-code, text-based designer. Or, they can use the new visual design environment in which graphical elements are arranged on a design surface to represent the logical flow of a business process. SharePoint Designer excels at enabling rapid workflow development by non-technical workers. ### Using Visual Studio From 1d150e45de2c52e60dc0fd6b84ff053fc6c52ac8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Connell Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:24:43 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] docs: update wording and tense for SharePoint workflows retirement Updated article to reflect the retirement of SharePoint 2010 and 2013 workflows, and clarified the authoring environments for SharePoint workflows. --- .../develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md index cef9b9e809..5209915043 100644 --- a/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md +++ b/docs/general-development/develop-sharepoint-workflows-using-visual-studio.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high SharePoint supports two primary workflow development environments for authoring workflows: SharePoint Designer and Visual Studio. This article summarizes both and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. > [!NOTE] -> SharePoint 2010 workflows retired on August 1, 2020 for new tenants on SharePoint Online and were removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more information, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). +> SharePoint 2010 workflows were retired on August 1, 2020 for new tenants on SharePoint Online and were removed from existing tenants on November 1, 2020. If you’re using SharePoint 2010 workflows, we recommend migrating to Power Automate or other supported solutions. For more information, see [SharePoint 2010 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2010-workflow-retirement-1ca3fff8-9985-410a-85aa-8120f626965f). > [!NOTE] > SharePoint 2013 workflows were retired on April 2, 2026. For more information, see: [SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement](https://support.microsoft.com/office/sharepoint-2013-workflow-retirement-4613d9cf-69aa-40f7-b6bf-6e7831c9691e).