Change to the Enforced by Default phase timeline for Kerberos signature validation risks

MC904929 | October 4 – Windows updates dated April 9, 2024, or later add new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. These improvements are deployed in three phases (see below). The timeline of the second phase, Enforced by Default, has changed. This phase will occur in January 2025. For…
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Microsoft SharePoint: “Revoke SPOUserSession” retires starting November, 2024

MC903785 | October 3 – The Revoke-SPOUserSession cmdlet for SharePoint Online is retiring in November 2024. Users should transition to using Revoke-MgUserSignInSession. The rollout starts early November and finishes by mid-November. After retirement, attempts to use the old cmdlet will result in an error directing to the new cmdlet.
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Microsoft Viva Insights: Business Leader role removal

MC903633 | October 2 – In January 2025, Microsoft Viva Insights will discontinue the Business Leader role, maintaining Manager, Analyst, and Delegate roles. Affected users can retain access through delegation by a Manager. The “whole company” view will also be removed, but can be accessed via top leader delegation. Preparation involves assigning affected users as delegates.
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Exchange Online token deprecation plan

MC902782 | October 1 – Legacy Exchange Online tokens are deprecated, and Outlook add-ins using them will break when deactivated. Add-ins must migrate to Nested App Authentication (NAA) and Entra ID tokens. Administrators should update add-ins and consent to new permissions, while developers must revise code and register the updated add-ins in Azure. A timeline for deactivation is provided, with tooling for admins to manage legacy tokens coming in October 2024.
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Microsoft Intune ending support for Android device administrator on devices with GMS access

MC902778 | October 1 – Intune will end support for Android device administrator on GMS devices after December 31, 2024. Users should stop enrolling devices using this method and migrate to alternative management methods. Details on the impact and preparation steps are available in the Intune blog.
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(Updated) Web links in the new Outlook for Windows to open side-by-side with email in Microsoft Edge

MC803892 | October 1 – The new Outlook for Windows will open web links side-by-side with emails in Microsoft Edge to enhance productivity. The rollout will complete by late October 2024. Organizations can manage this change using Microsoft 365’s Cloud Policy service and Administrative Templates. Users will be notified of the change on the first occurrence.
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How to get new experiences for Windows 11

MC902431 | October 1 – Windows 11, version 24H2 – also referred to as the Windows 11 2024 Update – has reached general availability. Today we also announce new Copilot+ PC innovations that enable more natural and conversational engagement with your devices.The Windows 11 2024 Update contains new features,…
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Microsoft Word: Researcher feature will retire starting late December 2024

MC901824 | September 30 – The Researcher feature in Microsoft Word will be retired starting late December 2024, with full retirement by January 2025. This affects Word for Windows and Mac desktops. Microsoft suggests using Copilot as an alternative. Users should be informed and documentation updated accordingly.
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Microsoft Teams Assignments Learning Tools Integration (LTI)

MC905759 | October 6 – The Microsoft Teams Assignments LTI app is now available, integrating various tools into LMS and allowing automatic syncing of grades and feedback. Admin action is required to enable it, and preparation involves informing users and updating documentation.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Customize your individual sites and experiences with fonts and themes

MC905757 | October 6 – Microsoft SharePoint will soon allow site owners to customize sites with their own themes and fonts, in addition to organization-provided branding. Rollout begins October 2024 for Targeted Release and November 2024 for General Availability. No admin action required; updates to user documentation may be needed.
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Power Platform – Prevent data exfiltration by securing app access feature – public preview

MC905275 | October 5 – We are announcing that the prevent data exfiltration by securing app access feature will be available for public preview starting on October 7, 2024. How does this affect me? This feature will allow admins and makers to protect against data exfiltration by controlling what apps can be run in your Dataverse environment. This feature will help to prevent malicious users from creating or using unapproved apps to export…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared file

MC750668 | October 4 – Microsoft Teams is updating to allow access to Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared files. Rollouts begin mid-October 2024 and will be completed by mid-December 2024. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 381643 and will be available on the new Teams client for desktop and web. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Glint and Viva Insights integration for sentiment and collaboration data

MC904541 | October 4 – Microsoft Viva Glint and Viva Insights are integrating to provide sentiment and collaboration data. A new Power BI report will be available in the Viva advanced insights app and Viva Glint dashboard. Public Preview is available now, with full rollout expected by mid-November 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Diagnostics now in the Purview compliance portal

MC904540 | October 4 – Diagnostics for Microsoft Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention will soon be available in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, with a public preview in late October 2024 and general availability in early January 2025. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Participant roster grouping in Teams BYOD meeting rooms

MC892055 | October 3 – The Microsoft Teams update for participant roster grouping in BYOD meeting rooms will not be rolled out to GCC High or DoD organizations during the initially outlined timeline. Other organizations will see users in BYOD rooms grouped in the roster, with rollout starting early October 2024 and ending late November 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports – Overview page redesign

MC692467 | October 3 – The Microsoft 365 admin center’s Usage report Overview page redesign has been postponed and will not proceed as previously outlined. Organizations in GCC High and DoD should disregard this notice. The redesign was intended to offer enhanced navigation and new engagement metrics for Microsoft 365 apps usage.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Copy meeting attendee responses to clipboard

MC869929 | October 3 – Outlook will soon allow users to copy meeting attendee responses directly to their clipboard. The feature rollout for Targeted Release begins late October 2024 and for General Availability late November 2024, with completion expected by late December 2024. This update is related to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412937.
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(Update) Microsoft Viva: Updates to Connections on the web

MC855689 | October 3 – The ‘Go to Connections’ button for Microsoft Viva Connections is now rolling out and will appear on SharePoint site headers soon. Companies can disable it using the navigation setting. Rollouts began in August and will continue until October 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Power Automate – Create a flow on a file in Teams feature

MC904316 | October 3 – We are announcing the create a flow on a file in Teams feature for Power Automate. This feature allows you to set up and use Workflows in Teams on files. This feature will reach general availability on October 31, 2024. This feature will not be available via Power Automate Desktop. How does this affect me? When enabled, this feature will let you create a flow on a file in Teams using one of the templates available to be done to a file….
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Power Automate – Manage cloud flow run history in Dataverse announcement

MC904309 | October 3 – We are announcing the manage cloud flow run history in Dataverse feature will be made available on November 1, 2024. This feature allows you to have a single consolidated view to understand the automation performance across your cloud and desktop flows.How does this affect me?This feature will allow you to better understand the top trends across all your automation assets during different time periods, including…
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web

MC846387 | October 3 – Outlook is replacing the quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in the new Outlook for Windows and web. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release starting early November 2024 and General Availability beginning early December 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Update to macOS keyboard shortcuts

MC903634 | October 2 – Microsoft Teams is updating macOS keyboard shortcuts to align with macOS HIG policy, with rollouts starting late October 2024 and completing by mid-December 2024. The update will remove “Options” and “Control” shortcuts to avoid conflicts with macOS shortcuts. Details will be available in Teams and on Microsoft Support. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for October 2024 is now available

MC903631 | October 2 – The “In Development for Microsoft Intune” page has been updated with a list of features for upcoming releases, aiding in readiness and planning. Users will see these changes within the next month or later. IT staff should be informed to update user guidance accordingly.
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Feature update: Remove live event conversations from the community feed

MC903630 | October 2 – The update will restrict live event conversations to the event feed only, not the community feed. This applies to new events from early October to November 2024. Past events’ conversations will remain in the community feed. No action is required for this default change.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal | Communication Compliance: Notify users about hidden content matches

MC903625 | October 2 – The Microsoft Purview compliance portal will soon introduce a notification banner alerting users to compliance policy matches triggered by hidden content. This feature, available by default, will enhance transparency and efficiency in investigations. Rollout begins late October 2024, with full availability by early December 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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On-demand Index Life Cycle Change for SharePoint and OneDrive Search and Application Permission Based Requests

MC903620 | October 2 – Starting November 1, 2024, on-demand indexes for SharePoint and OneDrive Search using Application Permissions will be decommissioned if not queried in 100 days. This change does not affect normal user or delegated permissioned Search traffic. Organizations should plan for potential index rebuild time for infrequent application searches.
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Microsoft Places will be generally available in Q4 CY24

MC901823 | October 2 – Microsoft Places, an AI-powered app for flexible work, will be available in Q4 CY24 with core and premium service plans. Existing Office 365 subscribers will receive the core service plan, including basic features for workplace coordination. Teams Premium users will get enhanced features. Deployment begins in November across all platforms.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatic location updates on bookable desks

MC808158 | October 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing automatic location updates for bookable desks and BYOD rooms, with a rollout timeline updated to mid-September through early November 2024. This feature will allow users to automatically update their work location, improving in-office connectivity and providing usage analytics. Admins can enable this at the tenant level, and users can activate it in Teams settings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401118 is associated with this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Image viewing improvements in chat

MC886600 | October 2 – Microsoft Teams had planned improvements for image viewing in chat, with a rollout expected between mid-September and mid-October 2024. However, the update has been canceled, and there will be no changes at this time. Users were to view and cycle through multiple images in a chat.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: “Online Archive” feature for iOS and Android

MC896712 | October 2 – The “Online Archive” feature is coming to Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android, allowing users to access archived emails directly from their folder list. Rollouts began in mid-August for iOS and will start in early October for Android, with completion expected by late October 2024. Admins must enable the “Mailbox archive” for users to see this feature.
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(Reminder) Delve retires December 16, 2024

MC902780 | October 1 – Microsoft Delve will retire on December 16, 2024. Additional details and guidance can be found in the original announcement MC698136 and the provided support links. Organizations should update their documentation and training accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Mesh app on PC supports guest access for events

MC888047 | October 1 – The Microsoft Mesh app on PC now supports guest access for events, allowing broader collaboration with external attendees. The rollout will begin in November 2024, with no admin action required. Mesh license is required for guests, with future updates to include Meta Quest and anonymous participants. Relevant licensing links are provided.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Amplify – Copy a publication within a campaign

MC868912 | October 1 – Microsoft Viva introduces a ‘Save copy’ button to easily copy publications within a campaign, enhancing content reuse and efficiency. The rollout begins late October 2024 and completes by late November 2024. The feature is available on desktop/web but not on mobile iOS & Android apps. No admin action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows

MC709270 | October 1 – The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows users to mute and unmute their microphone using the mic icon in the Windows taskbar or a keyboard shortcut. Rollout updates have been provided with specific timelines for different releases. Users should inform their organization about these updates.
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(Updated) Copilot pages available and enabled in your tenant

MC890882 | October 1 – Copilot Pages, a new feature for collaborative knowledge work, is now available and enabled by default for Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. The rollout began on September 16, 2024, and will complete by early October. Users can edit and share Copilot responses, with admin controls for customization. No action is required for setup.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New conditions for Mac endpoints (file size, partially scannable, etc.)

MC901829 | October 1 – Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention is introducing seven new conditions for Mac endpoints, with a rollout starting mid-November 2024 for Public Preview and mid-December 2024 for General Availability. These conditions, previously available for Windows, enhance protection across digital estates. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Pipelines in Power Platform – Admins encouraged to enable Managed Environments for non-compliant pipelines environments

MC901901 | October 1 – Starting October 3, 2024, pipelines in Power Platform will prompt admins to enable non-compliant pipelines environments into Managed Environments.How does this affect me?Following this update, admins will receive a prompt in pipelines for Platform when a non-complaint environment needs to be updated and will be able to enable Managed Environments from the prompt.What action do I need to take?This message…
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Tenant Allow/Block List will support IPv6 allow and block entries

MC889519 | October 1 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will soon support IPv6 allow and block entries for customers with specific service plans. The rollout will begin in early October 2024 and complete by early November 2024, allowing admins to manage IPv6 addresses directly in the Tenant Allow/Block Lists.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Host and attendee interaction improvements for multi-room Mesh events

MC888045 | October 1 – Microsoft Teams is introducing interaction improvements for multi-room Mesh events, allowing attendees to see reactions across rooms and hosts to move between rooms. Rollout begins in November 2024, with updated timelines provided. This feature will be on by default with no admin action required. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412078.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance: Enrich triage with Insider Risk Management context

MC878431 | October 1 – The Microsoft Purview compliance portal now integrates Insider Risk Management alerts within Communication Compliance triage flows, enhancing compliance risk assessment. Rollout begins mid-October 2024 for Public Preview and mid-November 2024 for General Availability. Organizations must enable ‘Data sharing’ in IRM settings to use this feature.
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New Microsoft Outlook for web and Windows: Organize and reorder folders

MC901831 | September 30 – The new Microsoft Outlook will soon import folder order from classic Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows and web. Custom folder orders will be preserved, with special folders remaining at the top. Rollout begins October 2024, with various completion dates for different releases. Users can reorder folders using the new Outlook ribbon. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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New Microsoft Outlook: New work location sharing options

MC901825 | September 30 – The new Outlook update adds more options for work location sharing, including not sharing any information. Users and admins can configure these settings in Outlook or with PowerShell. The rollout starts mid-October 2024 and should be complete by late October 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – September 2024

MC901821 | September 30 – The message details the transition of Microsoft products to the cloud.microsoft domain by September 2024, with some services already available. It advises admins to educate users, update organizational materials, ensure in-house apps are compatible, and verify network connections to *.cloud.microsoft are unblocked.
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Microsoft Forms: New data sync solution for Microsoft Excel for the web in Microsoft SharePoint Online and OneDrive

MC901820 | September 30 – Microsoft Forms will soon introduce a new data sync solution for Excel on the web in SharePoint Online and OneDrive, replacing the old sync method. Rollout starts mid-October 2024 and should complete by mid-November 2024. This feature will be default and requires no admin action before rollout.
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Change to data classification for Copilot usage information in the Microsoft 365 admin center and Viva Insights

MC901814 | September 30 – The message informs that Microsoft 365 Copilot usage data has been reclassified as required service data, eliminating the need for optional diagnostic data for active usage metrics. This change is effective immediately, and no action is needed if devices are updated to specified application versions.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: New self-service purchase and trial settings

MC853238 | September 30 – The Microsoft 365 admin center is introducing new settings for Global admins to manage self-service trials and purchases. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, with completion by early October 2024. Admins can access these settings under Org Settings, with the MSCommerce PowerShell option remaining available.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Refreshed view of all your teams and channels page

MC887377 | September 30 – Microsoft Teams is updating the ‘Your teams’ and ‘Manage Team > Channels’ pages to enhance navigation and management of teams and channels. Rollout begins early October 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-October for General Availability, with completion expected by late October. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Subscribe to notifications for followed topics

MC899176 | September 30 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon allow users to subscribe to notifications for followed topics, with notifications appearing on the bell icon. This feature will start rolling out in late September 2024 and is expected to be completed by early October 2024. It will be enabled by default.
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Get started with September 2024 improvements in Windows 11

MC901526 | September 30 – If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Read this month’s recap of improvements in Windows client and server security, device and update management, Microsoft Copilot, productivity, and collaboration. Get started with the unified Windows Autopatch solution, new update…
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