Microsoft has announced the phased shutdown of its Microsoft Lens document scanner app, beginning September 15. By November, the app will be removed from app stores and will cease to function by December, retaining only previous scans in the MyScan folder. Users are encouraged to transition to the scanning feature in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, which integrates seamlessly with Word and Excel. However, this requires a Microsoft 365 account for access, impacting existing users significantly.