How to cancel my Microsoft Office account?

Microsoft Office account is an important part of accessing any Microsoft service or program. Be it Skype, Xbox, or Office apps, you will not be able to use any of such services without having a Microsoft account. However, if you have an account that you no longer use, you may close or cancel this account anytime. But, prior to that, you need to keep certain things in mind.

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Once you close your account successfully, you can reactivate it within 60 days of account closure. In case it has been past 60 days, you will never be able to activate your account, sign in to it, or use the services associated with it. Also, you will not be able to access the OneDrive files, Xbox Live data and GamerTag, use Skype ID and contacts, or any other such services. Additionally, you will not be able use the account balance, unused reward points, Hotmail, Live, and so on that are a part of office.com/myaccount.

Steps to cancel Microsoft Office account

Follow the instructions given below to close or cancel your Microsoft account. Ensure that you follow the steps in a sequential manner for uninterrupted cancellation:

  1. At the initial stage, go to ‘Start’ button and click on it.

  2. After this, you need to select the ‘Settings' option.

  3. Further, you need to click on the ‘Accounts’ tab to expand it.

  4. Now, you have to go to the ‘Email & accounts’ section.

  5. Next up, navigate to the ‘Accounts' section.

  6. Furthermore, select the preferred account you want to cancel.

  7. Then, select the ‘Manage' option and click on the ‘Delete account’ option.

  8. To confirm the cancellation of your account, select ‘Delete' once again.

Another way of Microsoft account cancellation

This method is applicable for those who wish to remove an account used by apps:

  1. First of all, select the ‘Start’ button of your device.

  2. In the next step, hit the ‘Settings’ option.

  3. Next up, click on the ‘Accounts’ tab to expand it.

  4. Further, go to the ‘Email & accounts’ section .

  5. Select the account you want to remove present under Accounts used by other apps.

  6. Hit the ‘Remove’ button to cancel the account.

  7. Select the ‘Yes’ option to confirm your action.

This is how you cancel a office.com/setup account. In case, these steps doesn't help you, you may try repeating the whole process all over again.