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diff --git a/subscriptions/microsoft-365-apps-for-enterprise.md b/subscriptions/microsoft-365-apps-for-enterprise.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise in subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/16/2024
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description: Activate and access Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise in Visual Studio subscriptions, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
 ---
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise (formerly Office 365 Pro Plus) is available in
 Create your best work. Work anywhere with apps that are always updated. Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise is a subscription that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. (Publisher and Access available on PC only). The apps can be installed on multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, and Android phones. With a subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> When it's included in your Visual Studio subscription, you're licensed to use Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise for production use.  The term of the subscription is 12 months, so if the term of your Visual Studio subscription is longer than one year, the Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise offer may expire before you reach the end of your subscription, depending on when you activated the benefit.
+> When it's included in your Visual Studio subscription, you're licensed to use Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise for production use. The subscription lasts for 12 months, so if your Visual Studio subscription runs longer than one year, the Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise offer might expire before your subscription ends, depending on the activation date of the benefit.
 
 ## Activation steps
 
@@ -63,26 +63,25 @@ The process for activating your Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise subscription i
 | Visual Studio Dev Essentials | my.visualstudio.com | Not available | N/A |
 |  |
 
-
-\* Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft Cloud Partner Network (formerly MPN), FTE, MCT Software & Services Developer, BizSpark, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), MCT Software & Services, Imagine, Microsoft Partner Network.*
+\* Includes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft Cloud Partner Network (formerly MPN), FTE, MCT Software & Services Developer, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Imagine, Microsoft Partner Network.*
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> M365 apps for enterprise is no longer included in Visual Studio Dev Essentials memberships.  
+> Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise is no longer included in Visual Studio Dev Essentials memberships.  
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
 
-Not sure which subscription you're using? Connect to [https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions](https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) to see all the subscriptions assigned to your sign-in email address. If you don't see all your subscriptions, you may have one or more assigned to a different sign-in email address. You need to sign in with that email address to see those subscriptions.
+Not sure which subscription you're using? Connect to [https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions](https://my.visualstudio.com/subscriptions?wt.mc_id=o~msft~docs) to see all the subscriptions assigned to your sign-in email address. If you don't see all your subscriptions, you might have one or more assigned to a different sign-in email address. You need to sign in with that email address to see those subscriptions.
 
 ## Frequently asked questions
 
 ### Q: I have a three year Visual Studio subscription. Is the Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise benefit available for the full length of that subscription?
-A:  No.  The Microsoft 365 offer is a 12-month trial.  You can activate it at any time within the term of your Visual Studio subscription. 
+A:  No. The Microsoft 365 offer is a 12-month trial. You can activate it at any time within the term of your Visual Studio subscription. 
 
 ## Support resources
 
 + For technical support with any component of Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise, visit https://support.microsoft.com/all-products and select the product.
-+ For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, contact Visual Studio [Subscriptions Support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp).
++ For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, contact Visual Studio [Subscriptions Support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp).
 + Have a question about Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps or other Visual Studio products or services?  Visit [Visual Studio Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/support/).
 
 ## See also
@@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ A:  No.  The Microsoft 365 offer is a 12-month trial.  You can activate it at an
 
 ## Next steps
 
-Be sure to activate these great benefits to make the most of your Visual Studio subscription:
+To make the most of your Visual Studio subscription, activate these great benefits:
 + [Visual Studio](vs-ide-benefit.md)
 + [Azure DevOps](vs-azure-devops.md)
 + [Azure DevTest offer / credits](/azure/devtest/offer/)
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-azure-devops.md b/subscriptions/vs-azure-devops.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Azure DevOps benefits eligibility for subscribers
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: conceptual
 description: Check if your Visual Studio subscription level makes you eligible for Azure DevOps benefits in each organization in which you're a member.
 ---
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ As an active Visual Studio subscriber, you can use a range of features in Azure
    > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
    > ![Azure DevOps Tile](_img/vs-azure-devops/vs-azure-devops-tile.png "Screenshot of the Azure DevOps tile.  The Get started button is highlighted.")
 
-   
 When you sign in to Azure DevOps using either the identity that you used for activating your Visual Studio subscription or your [alternate identity](vs-alternate-identity.md), we recognize you automatically.  This way you can also add the work or school account you use when logging into Visual Studio, Microsoft 365, or your corporate or school network.  You have access to Azure DevOps using both your personal account and your work or school account.
 
 [Sign up for a free Azure DevOps organization](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/team-services/)
@@ -34,7 +33,7 @@ When you sign in to Azure DevOps using either the identity that you used for act
 ||
 
 <sup>1</sup>  *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR - including ISV, Alumni and others), Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (Enterprise), BizSpark, MCT Software & Services Developer, FTE.
-  Excludes: MCT Software & Services, Imagine.*
+  Excludes: Imagine.*
 
 <sup>2</sup> *Basic plan includes defining release pipelines and multi-stage continuous deployment (CD) pipelines, and using approvals and gates to control deployments; when the Free access to Pipelines Preview feature is enabled, Stakeholders gain access to all Azure Pipelines features.*
 
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-c-sharp-dev-kit.md b/subscriptions/vs-c-sharp-dev-kit.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 10/31/2024
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 
 description: Explore the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code that provides a rich C# editing experience, AI-powered development, solution management, and integrated testing.
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ C# Dev Kit builds on the same foundations as Visual Studio for some of its funct
 | Visual Studio Enterprise, Visual Studio Professional (monthly cloud) | Azure | Available | N/A |
 |GitHub Codespaces | Any | Available | N/A |
 
-\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), FTE, BizSpark, Imagine, Imagine Premium, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), MCT Software & Services Developer, MCT Software & Services.*
+\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), FTE, Imagine, Imagine Premium, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), MCT Software & Services Developer.*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-ide-benefit.md b/subscriptions/vs-ide-benefit.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Visual Studio IDE in Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description: In this article, you learn how to download and install the Visual Studio IDE included in your Visual Studio subscription.
 ---
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Here's how to download and install the IDE for your version of Visual Studio. We
 | Visual Studio Test Professional (Standard) | All | Not available | N/A |
 | MSDN Platforms (Standard) | All | Not available | N/A |
 
-\* Includes the following subscriptions: *Not for Resale (NFR), NFR Basic, Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, FTE, MCT Software & Services Developer, BizSpark, Imagine, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD)*. Excludes the following subscriptions: *MCT Software & Services*.
+\* Includes the following subscriptions: *Not for Resale (NFR), NFR Basic, Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, FTE, MCT Software & Services Developer, Imagine, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD)*.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise annual subscriptions in cloud subscriptions. If you're a current customer, there is no change to your ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel your subscription. If you're a new customer, we encourage you to go to the [Buy Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) page to explore the various purchase options.
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-m365.md b/subscriptions/vs-m365.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Activate Microsoft 365 developer subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 06/16/2025
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: conceptual
 description: Activate and explore the Microsoft 365 developer subscription available in eligible Visual Studio subscriptions, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
 ---
@@ -132,8 +132,8 @@ Thank you for your membership in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program.
 | MSDN Platforms (Standard) | VL, Retail | Not available | NA |
 | Visual Studio Enterprise (monthly cloud), Visual Studio Professional (monthly cloud) | Azure | Not available | NA |
 
-\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Full time Employee (FTE), BizSpark, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services Developer.  
-Excludes: Visual Studio Enterprise (Microsoft for Startups), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) formerly known as Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP) or Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), Imagine, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Not for Reslare Basic (NFR Basic), Independent Software Vendors (ISV).*
+\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Full time Employee (FTE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services Developer.  
+Excludes: Visual Studio Enterprise (Microsoft for Startups), Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) formerly known as Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP) or Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), Imagine, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Not for Reslare Basic (NFR Basic), Independent Software Vendors (ISV).*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-pbi.md b/subscriptions/vs-pbi.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Activate Power BI Pro benefit in subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description: Activate and explore the Power BI Pro benefit available in eligible Visual Studio subscriptions, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
 ---
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ To use Power BI Pro, you need to set up an account or sign in using an existing
 | Visual Studio Enterprise (monthly cloud) | Azure | Not available | NA |
 ||
 
-\*  *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), BizSpark, MCT Software & Services Developer, MCT Software & Service, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD).  Excludes:  Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, FTE, Imagine, NFR Basic.*
+\*  *Includes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), MCT Software & Services Developer, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD).  Excludes: Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, FTE, Imagine, NFR Basic.*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-tech-support.md b/subscriptions/vs-tech-support.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Activate Technical Support for subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 04/24/2025
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description: Activate the technical support benefit included with your Visual Studio subscription, locate supported products and resources, and learn how to submit incidents.
 ---
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ To use your Visual Studio subscription technical support benefit for issues rela
 | Visual Studio Enterprise, Visual Studio Professional (monthly cloud) | Azure | Not available | NA |
 ||
 
-<sup>1</sup> *Includes: Imagine Premium, BizSpark. Excludes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, Full Time Employee (FTE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services Developer, Imagine Standard, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services, Not for Resale Basic (NFR Basic)*
+<sup>1</sup> *Includes: Imagine Premium. Excludes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, Full Time Employee (FTE), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Software & Services Developer, Imagine Standard, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Not for Resale Basic (NFR Basic)*
 
 <sup>2</sup> *Includes: Imagine Standard.*
 
diff --git a/subscriptions/vs-visual-studio-app-center.md b/subscriptions/vs-visual-studio-app-center.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Visual Studio App Center benefit in Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 03/17/2025
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description:  Learn about the Visual Studio App Center benefit included in Visual Studio subscriptions.
 ---
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Getting started with Visual Studio App Center is easy.
 | MSDN Platforms (Standard) | VL, Retail | Included | Yes |
 ||
 
-\*  *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), FTE, Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Imagine, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, MCT Software & Services, MCT Software & Services Developer, BizSpark, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD). Excludes:  NFR Basic*
+\*  *Includes: Not for Resale (NFR), FTE, Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), Imagine, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, MCT Software & Services Developer, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD). Excludes:  NFR Basic*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
