Message center announcements
August 4, 2025 – August 10, 2025
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Microsoft Word: “Transform to Web Page” feature retiring September 30, 2025
MC1131776 | August 8 – The “Transform to Web Page” feature in Microsoft Word will retire on September 30, 2025. Users should switch to the “Start from a Document” flow in Microsoft Sway for creating web content. No admin action is needed, but users should be notified and documentation updated.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center
MC1085133 | August 8 – Microsoft Teams will enable admins to manage Microsoft 365 certified third-party apps by rules in org-wide settings, enhancing security. This feature rolls out globally from mid-July to mid-October 2025, allowing bulk app availability control based on permissions and publishers, with no prior admin action needed.
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Microsoft Lens app will retire
MC1131064 | August 7 – Microsoft Lens mobile app will retire starting September 15, 2025, with new installs disabled by mid-October and removal by mid-November. After December 15, 2025, new scans can’t be created. Users should switch to Microsoft 365 Copilot app for scanning; no admin action is required.
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Update: Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | August 7 – Starting June 2024, Microsoft will unify Teams app management across Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app, consolidating settings from both the Microsoft 365 and Teams admin centers. The rollout begins in phases from January 2025, streamlining app availability, installation, and blocking with synchronized settings across platforms.
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Outlook Web Access and new Outlook: ‘Mobile devices’ settings page to be removed
MC1130607 | August 7 – Starting September 9, 2025, the ‘Mobile devices’ settings page will be removed from Outlook Web Access and new Outlook. Users must manage mobile devices via Microsoft Intune, the My Account portal, or native iOS/Android tools. No admin action is needed; inform users and update documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft 365 apps | New Trust Center settings to block insecure file open protocols
MC1130392 | August 6 – Microsoft 365 apps will block insecure file open protocols like FPRPC by default starting version 2508, with new Trust Center settings to manage these protocols. Admins can control settings via Group Policy or Cloud Policy service. Changes apply only to Microsoft 365 apps for Windows, not Teams.
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Retirement of inline SVG images in Microsoft Outlook
MC1130385 | August 6 – Microsoft Outlook will retire support for inline SVG images in Outlook for Web and new Outlook for Windows starting September 2025, showing blank spaces instead. This affects under 0.1% of images, enhances security, and requires no user action, though updating documentation and informing users is recommended.
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(Updated) DNS Provisioning Change
MC1048624 | August 6 – Starting August 1, 2025, new Accepted Domains’ A records will be provisioned under mx.microsoft subdomains to support DNSSEC adoption. Automation relying on mail.protection.outlook.com must update by August 1 to use the List serviceConfigurationRecords Graph API for MX records. DNS resolution will fallback if DNSSEC is not enabled.
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(Updated) Important Update: Teams Meeting Join URL Validation
MC1120871 | August 6 – Microsoft Teams will validate meeting join URLs starting September 30, 2025 (November 30 for GCC/DoD) to prevent altered or rewritten links from being used. Security products must avoid rewriting these URLs to prevent users from being blocked. No admin action is needed, but organizations should update security policies accordingly.
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Remove toggle for Calendar in Teams
MC1129730 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will remove the toggle for the legacy calendar, making the new integrated Microsoft 365 calendar the default. This update rolls out from September to December 2025 across various environments. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed and documentation updated accordingly.
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Microsoft To Do ending support for iOS 16 and macOS 12
MC1129721 | August 5 – Microsoft To Do will stop supporting iOS 16 and macOS 12 starting late August to mid-September 2025. Updates will require iOS 17 or macOS 13 and later. Users on older versions won’t receive updates, potentially affecting app performance and security. Organizations should encourage OS upgrades and update device policies.
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Outlook for iOS: Minimum system requirements updated to iOS 18 and above
MC1131777 | August 8 – Outlook for iOS will require iOS 18 or later starting September 2025, supporting only the two latest iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions. Devices on iOS 17 or earlier will no longer receive updates, and users should upgrade to maintain Outlook functionality and updates.
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Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery cmdlet connectivity change
MC1131771 | August 8 – Starting August 31, 2025, Microsoft Purview requires Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0+ and the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter for specific eDiscovery cmdlets to enhance security. This change doesn’t affect the Purview portal and remains incompatible with Certificate-Based Authentication. Update scripts accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online | Releasing Multi-Geo In-Region Routing
MC1113112 | August 8 – Microsoft is releasing Multi-Geo In-Region Routing for Exchange Online to route inbound emails based on user location, ensuring data residency compliance. Rolling out from October to December 2025, it requires Multi-Geo licenses and may impact Purview policies. Admins must prepare domain configurations and permissions accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Specify who can manage the screen in town halls
MC1058258 | August 8 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a “Who has control of production tools” option for town halls, letting organizers assign who can manage the screen, start, and end the event. Rolling out May to August 2025, this feature restricts control to designated users and is available without a Teams Premium license.
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New admin policy controls for video creation and distribution in Microsoft Clipchamp and Microsoft Stream
MC1131077 | August 7 – New admin controls in Microsoft Clipchamp and Stream allow management of video creation and distribution via five policy settings, including AI text-to-speech, webcam/screen recording, local downloads, and Clipchamp Premium upgrades. Policies enforce compliance by hiding or disabling related UI elements. Audio recording control is delayed.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Offline mode process rename
MC1131075 | August 7 – OneDrive is renaming its offline mode background process and updating its icon to align with branding. Changes in sync version 25.145.0727.0001 include new process and task names on Windows and Mac. Rollout starts and completes in late August 2025. Update custom tools and inform IT teams accordingly.
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SharePoint Agent: New Agent Link WebPart
MC1131063 | August 7 – The new SharePoint Agent Link Web Part lets site owners embed clickable links to AI agents on pages, opening them in a sidecar for contextual help. Available under the AI category, it rolls out worldwide August 2025, enhancing discoverability and requiring appropriate Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
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Microsoft Teams: Dedicated download option for tracking all registrations in Webinar
MC1131062 | August 7 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a dedicated download option to track all webinar registrants, enhancing visibility and reporting. Available by default from August to mid-September 2025, it requires no user impact or preparation. No compliance issues are identified.
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Microsoft Purview | New centralized Service health dashboard for Microsoft Purview
MC1131059 | August 7 – Microsoft Purview will introduce a new Service health dashboard in its compliance portal by mid-October 2025, enabling administrators to monitor real-time service health for Purview, Microsoft 365, and Azure services, and submit issues directly. The feature is enabled by default and requires no preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Graph Metered API Update
MC1122144 | August 7 – Starting August 25, 2025, certain Teams APIs in Microsoft Graph will no longer incur metered charges. No client changes are needed, and final billing will follow the normal schedule. This update applies globally and does not affect SharePoint and OneDrive assignSensitivityLabel APIs or prioritization products.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook Mobile adds support for DLP policy tips and enforcement
MC1129716 | August 7 – Outlook Mobile for iOS and Android will support Microsoft Purview DLP policy tips and enforcement starting early August 2025, aligning with desktop and web versions. This enhances data protection by alerting or blocking sensitive content based on existing DLP policies, requiring no extra configuration or licensing.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar
MC1073071 | August 7 – Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Microsoft Edge sidebar starting late August 2025. Users can engage with previously added agents without switching screens. No admin action is needed before rollout; users must add agents beforehand for sidebar access. This feature is enabled by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Preview changes before making them visible to attendees with “Manage what attendees see”
MC1058259 | August 7 – Microsoft Teams will introduce “Manage what attendees see” with an “On with preview” option for town halls, allowing organizers to preview changes before attendees see them. Rolling out July–August 2025, it enhances polished event delivery, applies to desktop and web, and requires no admin action.
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GPT-5—OpenAI’s latest generative-AI system—is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1130809 | August 7 – GPT-5 is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, offering dynamic model selection for faster or deeper responses. Users with a Copilot license get priority access via a toggle in Copilot Chat. No admin action is needed, but informing users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Premium: SMS support expands to Australia
MC1113668 | August 7 – Microsoft Teams Premium will expand SMS appointment notifications to support Australian phone numbers starting late July 2025, completing by late September 2025. This feature requires a Teams Premium license, involves no change in SMS functionality, and requires no admin action. Users should update documentation and notify Teams Premium users.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web: Jump to a message in the message list
MC1066439 | August 7 – Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web will soon let users type text to jump to messages in the list based on sorting (e.g., sender, date, category). Rolling out late May to August 2025, this feature is on by default and requires no admin action. Users should be informed accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online eSignature for Microsoft Word
MC1059671 | August 7 – Microsoft SharePoint Online now supports requesting eSignatures directly from Word documents without converting to PDF first. Rolling out globally from late May to August 2025, users must enable SharePoint’s native eSignature service and apply a group policy to access this feature via the Word Desktop Insert ribbon.
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Deploy a frontline worker pilot in Teams Admin Center
MC1130395 | August 6 – Teams Admin Center will soon enable deployment, management, and monitoring of frontline worker pilots, allowing admins to configure workloads, assign users, share app access via QR code, and track adoption. Public preview starts mid-September 2025, with general availability by mid-October 2025.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | View recent activity in Word with Dynamic Document Snapshot
MC1130391 | August 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word introduces an Activity tab showing recent comments and edits, with filters by time. Rolling out globally from late July to August 2025, it enhances collaboration by summarizing document changes. The feature is on by default, requiring no user action.
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Microsoft Teams | Search with key query language
MC1130388 | August 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing SQL-like structured search queries (e.g., from:, in:, is:) to filter messages, files, and conversations more precisely. Rolling out August 2025 on Web, Desktop, and Mac, this feature enhances search accuracy without admin action needed. Users can activate it by typing supported commands in the search bar.
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Microsoft Edge: AI-powered History search now available
MC1130387 | August 6 – Microsoft Edge will roll out an AI-powered History search from August to September 2025, enabling semantic searches using synonyms and natural language on Windows desktop. The feature runs locally on-device, preserving privacy, and is controlled by a toggle and an admin policy (EdgeHistoryAISearchEnabled).
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Simplifying Microsoft 365 Copilot app web experiences
MC1129706 | August 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat web access is being simplified by consolidating entry points from copilot.cloud.microsoft to m365.cloud.microsoft/chat, reducing user confusion. The change starts mid-September with automatic redirection, requires no admin action, and does not affect data processing or AI capabilities.
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Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat entry point in Microsoft Edge for Business
MC1108131 | August 6 – Microsoft Edge for Business will add two Microsoft 365 Copilot entry points: a context menu for page summaries and Find on Page integration, rolling out by August 2025. Features are on by default, respect DLP policies, and enable new AI-driven browser interactions without requiring admin action before rollout.
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(Updated) Create, Delete, Rename, and Move Folders in Outlook for iOS and Android
MC1068276 | August 6 – Starting early June 2025, Outlook on iOS and Android will allow users to create, rename, move, delete, and reorder folders easily via the Edit icon in the sidebar, with drag-and-drop support. The rollout requires no admin action but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Introduction of secure workflow to bypass retention/legal holds on OneDrive and SharePoint
MC1115304 | August 6 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will introduce a secure workflow allowing admins to bypass retention/legal holds to delete OneDrive and SharePoint content early. This requires specific admin roles, includes audit features, and is planned for public preview in September 2025 and general availability in November 2025.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1129753 | August 6 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Sentence-Level Rewrite Suggestions Deprecation in Microsoft Word
MC1129729 | August 5 – The Rewrite Suggestions feature in Microsoft Word will be deprecated after October 1, 2025, and replaced by the more advanced Copilot experience, offering context-aware rewriting, prompt-based editing, and iterative refinement. Users are encouraged to transition to Copilot’s Auto-Rewrite for enhanced writing assistance.
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New Feature: Account Manager in Outlook for Windows
MC1129718 | August 5 – Outlook for Windows will introduce a new Account Manager in August 2025, showing profile pictures, enabling account switching, and providing quick access to account details. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and aligns with classic Outlook to enhance productivity.
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Microsoft Clipchamp video hub start page update
MC1129713 | August 5 – Microsoft Clipchamp is updating its video hub start page to a streamlined, AI-enhanced experience for video creation, discovery, and consumption. Rollout begins late August 2025, with no URL or functionality changes. Users will see a banner guiding them to the new hub; no admin action is required.
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Microsoft Teams: Regional Settings Separation
MC1129712 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to independently set UI language, date, and time formats, separate from their operating system settings, starting August 2025. This enhances personalization without changing current behavior unless users adjust settings. No admin action is needed; users can configure preferences in Teams settings.
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New Copilot setting for pinning the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows Taskbar
MC1115982 | August 5 – A new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center allows admins to pin the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows taskbar for easier access. This setting, off by default, applies to Intune-managed Windows 10 and 11 devices. It will roll out starting at the end of July.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | Chat now supports new file types in search grounding
MC1116511 | August 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat now supports additional file types like CAD, ZIP, and MP4 for search grounding, enhancing response relevance. The rollout begins early August 2025, with no user interface changes. Users must have eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses; the feature is enabled by default.
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(Updated) Outlook: Report junk + block or unsubscribe in one same action
MC1112455 | August 5 – Starting mid-July to late August 2025, Outlook will let users unsubscribe from senders when reporting junk emails, if supported. This simplifies inbox management by reducing blocked senders. The feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and enhances junk email reporting without changing existing rules.
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(Updated) Outlook: open attachments while offline in the new Outlook for Windows
MC1047925 | August 5 – The new Outlook for Windows will allow opening and saving classic email attachments offline, starting mid-May 2025 rollout. This requires enabling offline mode and attachment sync in settings and depends on the existing OWAMailboxPolicy OfflineEnabledWin configuration. OneDrive and SharePoint links still need internet access.
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web
MC846387 | August 5 – In new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot now allows inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout starts April 2025, completing by August 2025, with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage | Email sender domain migration from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft
MC1117814 | August 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage is updating its email sender domains from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft, starting late August 2025 and completing by October 2025. This change enhances security with tenant-specific prefixes and requires admins to update any custom email rules or integrations referencing the old domains.
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(Updated) Teams Discover feed Service migration
MC1120270 | August 5 – The Teams Discover Feed backend is migrating from People Prediction Service to Substrate Search Service Recommendations starting June 18, 2025, with PPS deprecated by August 2025. There is no user impact, but devices must run specified minimum client versions to ensure compatibility. No compliance issues noted.
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(Updated) SharePoint: OneDrive and SharePoint – Protect PDF with password
MC1017119 | August 5 – Starting July 2025, OneDrive and SharePoint will let users password-protect PDFs with open passwords (to restrict access) and owner passwords (to set permissions like printing or editing). The feature saves a new protected copy without overwriting the original, requiring no admin action for rollout.
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Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows
MC1129129 | August 4 – The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web will support creating, saving, editing, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Templates sync across devices and platforms. Rollout starts late August 2025, with general availability by November 2025. No admin action needed.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile App: Bottom tabs removal and default land to Chat
MC1129128 | August 4 – Starting early August, Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app will remove bottom tab navigation, making Copilot Chat the default for users with access and pinning. Other features move to the hamburger menu. Chat history will be expanded by default. iOS updates begin in August, Android follows. Admins can manage pinning settings.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile App: Removal of Apps section
MC1129127 | August 4 – Starting early August 2025, the Apps section will be removed from the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app’s hamburger menu on iOS and Android. Users can still access apps via desktop, web, or dedicated mobile apps. The update is automatic, requires no admin action, and does not affect permissions.
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(Updated) Outlook: Draft with Copilot Highlight & Rewrite in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1048620 | August 4 – Outlook’s Draft with Copilot feature will be available in late June 2025 for Public Preview and late July 2025 for General Availability. This feature allows users to improve email drafts by highlighting sections and using Copilot to iterate on the text. No preparation is needed.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports to manage metered consumption costs for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (preview)
MC1069563 | August 4 – A new Message consumption usage report for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will be introduced in the admin center to help manage metered consumption costs. It includes detailed metrics and alerts for high usage. The preview starts in May 2025, with general availability in September 2025. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Copilot Dashboard: Updated meeting metrics for Intelligent Recap
MC1085574 | August 4 – Copilot Dashboard users can now view updated metrics reflecting summarized and recapped meeting activities, replacing previous metrics. These updates will be rolled out from late July 2025 to late October 2025. Users will see increased values in Copilot Assisted Hours and new metrics for meetings recapped. No changes to eligibility criteria are required.
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