The name was also used later for an unrelated application for reading PDF and XPS files, first released with Windows 8 - this app was discontinued in 2018.

The notable features of Microsoft Reader are ClearType for increased readability on small screens, highlighting and doodling designed for quick note-taking, text notes, and searching.

[5] This software is not fully compatible with Office 2007. Notable third-party apps and tools to convert and read MS .LIT format on various devices include: In 2012, Microsoft released a Microsoft Reader Metro-style app with Windows 8 for reading documents in PDF, XPS and TIFF formats.

Support for Windows 10 Mobile ended in 2016 in favor of opening PDF documents within the Microsoft Edge [Legacy] browser.

[6] Microsoft discontinued the application in February 2018, as PDF reading functionality was moved to Edge [Legacy] on desktops as well.