Microsoft SharePoint: Update to custom scripting governance in App Catalog site

MC1186368 | November 15 – Starting mid-January 2026, custom scripting will be disabled by default on the tenant-wide SharePoint App Catalog site to enhance security. App operations remain unaffected, but new custom script changes will be blocked. Admins can temporarily opt out using PowerShell commands and should inform site owners accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Data security alert triage agent generally available

MC1180884 | November 14 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management’s Security Copilot alert triage agent is generally available worldwide from late November to mid-December 2025. It prioritizes alerts, allows user feedback on prioritization, disables custom instructions temporarily, and removes the file risk summary. No admin changes are needed; SCUs must be provisioned.
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(Updated) Use Microsoft Copilot in Word to create, edit, and transform content directly from chat

MC1129126 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word introduces Agent Mode for conversational content creation and editing. Rollout starts November 17, 2025, completing by early December. Users with licenses can draft, reorganize, and revise content directly on the canvas, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat with anyone with an email address

MC1182004 | November 14 – Microsoft Teams will enable users to chat with anyone via email, even non-Teams users, who join as guests. This feature, enabled by default for eligible licenses, rolls out starting November 2025 and globally in January 2026. Organizations can disable it via TeamsMessagingPolicy if needed.
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Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026

MC1185931 | November 14 – Secure Boot helps ensure that only trusted software runs during the boot sequence. It uses cryptographic keys, known as certificate authorities (CAs), to validate that firmware modules come from a trusted source. After 15 years, the Secure Boot certificates that are part of many Windows systems will start expiring in June 2026. These certificates were originally issued in 2011. Many Windows PCs manufactured since 2024 already have updated (2023) certificates. For the remaining devices, we…
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(Updated) We’re updating how we bill for mid-term subscription changes

MC1176303 | November 13 – Starting November 18, 2025, mid-term subscription changes will be billed the next day instead of the following month, varying by region. This applies to direct Microsoft purchases with invoices starting with “G.” No action is needed; the update is automatic.
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Copilot in Microsoft OneNote for Windows Desktop Update

MC1185440 | November 12 – Starting December 12, 2025, OneNote for Windows desktop will update Copilot features to open in the Copilot Chat pane instead of separate windows or direct canvas insertion. This change applies to all users automatically, with no required action, and maintains enterprise grounding and compliance.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention for Microsoft 365 Copilot to safeguard prompts

MC1181998 | November 12 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is expanding to support Microsoft 365 Copilot, preventing sensitive data in prompts from being used or returned in responses. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins late March 2026. Admins can configure DLP policies via the Purview portal.
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(Updated) SharePoint FAQ web part: AI-powered updates for easier content management and seamless import

MC1182704 | November 12 – The SharePoint FAQ web part will gain AI-powered features for on-demand update suggestions, seamless import of FAQs, and grounding answers in SharePoint Pages. Public preview starts late November 2025; GA is postponed. No admin action needed; content authors with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses are affected.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improvements to “Activity in other accounts and orgs panel”

MC1184992 | November 12 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the “Activity in other accounts and orgs” panel to centralize cross-tenant notifications, reduce tenant switching, and improve collaboration. The panel moves to the bottom-left sidebar, supports pinning up to three tenants, and opens activities in child windows. Rollout begins November 2025; no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center

MC1085133 | November 12 – Starting mid-January 2026, admins can manage Microsoft 365 certified Teams apps via rule-based controls in the Teams admin center under org-wide settings, customizing app availability by permissions and publisher. This feature enhances security and requires no prior admin action; it will be disabled by default.
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Copilot can now automatically reschedule 1:1 meetings and personal events based on your preferences

MC1184999 | November 12 – Copilot can now automatically reschedule flexible 1:1 meetings and personal events based on user preferences to resolve scheduling conflicts. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will roll out from mid to late November 2025 and helps save time by reducing manual rescheduling.
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(Updated) Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026

MC716267 | November 11 – Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026. Users can continue to use it with its current functionality until then. Support for the perpetual version of Publisher will end in October 2026. No action is required at this time, but Microsoft is exploring modern ways to achieve common Publisher scenarios across other applications.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot in Teams: Visual Insight for intelligent recap

MC1115314 | November 11 – Microsoft decided not to proceed with the planned update for Copilot in Teams that would include shared-screen content in intelligent meeting recaps. The feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be communicated when ready. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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(Updated) New support for HR and employee profile data in Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors

MC1163760 | November 11 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports enhanced HR and employee profile data connectors, including a BambooHR prebuilt connector and custom connectors via Microsoft Graph. Administrators can configure these to enrich people profiles, improving Copilot’s contextual responses across Microsoft 365 experiences. Public preview runs mid-May to mid-November 2025; general availability begins mid-November 2025.
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The November 2025 Windows security update is now available

MC1184889 | November 11 – The November 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows 11update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see View more

Microsoft SharePoint: Retirement of IDCRL authentication protocol and enforcement of OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols

MC1184649 | November 11 – Microsoft is retiring the legacy IDCRL authentication protocol in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business by January 31, 2026, enforcing modern OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols. Legacy authentication will be blocked by default, with temporary re-enablement via PowerShell until April 30, 2026, and permanent retirement from May 1, 2026. Organizations should migrate to modern authentication promptly.
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Loop app grace period is ending

MC1184645 | November 11 – The Loop app grace period ends in mid-December 2025. After that, only users with qualifying Microsoft 365 plans can create or manage Loop workspaces. Users without qualifying plans can still access existing content but cannot create or modify workspaces. No immediate action is required.
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Agent mode in Excel generally available soon (formerly part of the Frontier program)

MC1184408 | November 10 – Agent mode in Excel, formerly part of the Frontier program, will be generally available worldwide from early December 2025 to late February 2026. It allows Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users to build and edit workbooks alongside AI, supporting tables, charts, PivotTables, and formulas without admin changes.
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App Skills in Excel will be retired

MC1184407 | November 10 – App Skills in Excel will be retired starting December 2025, replaced by Agent Mode in Excel for a streamlined experience. All Microsoft 365 Copilot Excel users will lose App Skills access. No admin action is needed; users should explore Agent Mode and update documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft Teams: Miracast support for Teams Rooms on Windows (Teams Rooms Pro only)

MC1186374 | November 15 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows (Pro only) will support Miracast for wireless content sharing starting January 2026. The feature is off by default and can be enabled by admins via the IT portal. Compatible devices and Miracast support on laptops are required. No user impact unless enabled.
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SharePoint branding governance via PowerShell

MC1186372 | November 15 – Tenant admins will soon manage SharePoint site branding centrally via PowerShell, enabling enforcement of enterprise themes, disabling custom branding per site, auditing changes, and applying themes during site creation. Theme management will centralize in the primary geo, with rollout from late 2025 to early 2026.
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Announcing the new pay-as-you-go experience in Microsoft 365 Admin Center

MC1186367 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Admin Center introduces a new pay-as-you-go experience under the Billing node for managing Backup and Copilot services starting December 2025. Admins can create billing policies, set budgets, and view usage. Existing Backup customer migration details will be announced later. No immediate action required.
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Generate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents from agents built from Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1186365 | November 14 – Starting November 17, 2025, agents built with Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot can generate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents using the “Generate documents, charts, and code” skillset. This feature requires no admin action and will roll out worldwide by early December 2025.
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Book a workspace when creating an event

MC1186361 | November 14 – Users can now book workspaces directly from the location field when creating calendar events, replacing the iOS long-press method. This feature rolls out worldwide in December 2025, requires workspace booking enabled by admins and users, and needs no admin action to prepare.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Security Investigations – Introduction of cost estimator and transparency report

MC1186360 | November 14 – Microsoft Purview introduces a Data Security Investigations cost estimator and usage report for better budget planning and cost transparency. Rolling out from December 2025 to March 2026, these features enable detailed billing insights with no admin action needed and are enabled by default for all tenants.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: New Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) solution

MC1047912 | November 14 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) is an AI-powered solution launching in public preview April–May 2025 and general availability October 2025–January 2026. It helps security teams identify, analyze, and mitigate data risks across Microsoft 365 with deep content analysis and collaboration tools.
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Microsoft Edge for Business: New PDF viewer powered by Adobe engine now available for testing in Edge Beta

MC1072406 | November 14 – Microsoft Edge for Business introduces a new Adobe-powered PDF viewer available for testing in Edge Beta (version 136). Organizations should validate their workflows before the default rollout in October 2025. Key enhancements include performance, accessibility, and compatibility improvements. The legacy viewer will retire in early 2026. For more details, visit the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID [489231](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489231).
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI video creator major update

MC1158334 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s AI video creator is upgraded with transcript-based editing, custom media from OneDrive, natural voices, Brand Kit integration, improved scene structure, and a redesigned interface. Rolling out worldwide from late September to October 2025, it enables easier, professional video creation from documents and text prompts.
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(Updated) Collaborate with Microsoft Loop Pages in Teams Channels

MC1138796 | November 14 – Microsoft Loop Pages will be integrated as tabs in Teams channels, enabling creation, editing, and sharing directly within Teams. Public preview starts September 2025, with general availability in October 2025. The feature is on by default, supports mobile viewing, notifications, and requires reviewing permissions and governance policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Summarize email with Copilot chat

MC1162289 | November 14 – Outlook now offers email and attachment summarization via Copilot chat for Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders with pinning enabled. Available across platforms and Outlook versions, it requires no admin setup and rolls out worldwide from October to November 2025. No compliance issues identified.
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(Updated) Changes to how users install Microsoft 365 apps from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

MC1062453 | November 14 – The rollout of the new modal dialog for installing Microsoft 365 apps from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app has been delayed. Users will continue using the My account portal for installations until November. Organizations should update their self-install communications and use admin center settings or APIs to manage app installations.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot integration for OneDrive files in macOS Finder

MC1185443 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated into macOS Finder for OneDrive files, allowing users with appropriate licenses to query file contents via a context menu. The feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from mid-November to late December 2025 with no admin setup required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Apps now supported in Shared Channels

MC1168294 | November 14 – Microsoft Teams now supports apps in Shared Channels, allowing users to add bots, tabs, and message extensions directly. Rollout starts mid-October 2025 (targeted) and mid-January 2026 (general). Apps must be added per channel with new governance controls. Admins and developers should update policies and app manifests accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to memory and personalization

MC1158329 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot updates Memory to personalize responses using chat history, with improved user controls for managing Saved Memory. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability in January 2026. Existing admin settings remain unchanged, and users can enable or disable personalization themselves.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: People agent now available in Frontier

MC1184409 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s People agent, launching in Frontier with public preview in November 2025 and general availability in Q1 2026, helps users discover organizational insights from emails, chats, meetings, and documents. Admins control deployment and access via Microsoft Entra ID groups; users need a Copilot license and enabled People Skills service.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Steer your presentation length, tone, style, and images when creating with Copilot

MC1185911 | November 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will let users adjust presentation length, tone, style, and add AI-generated images. Available on Desktop, Web, and Mac, it requires a Copilot license. The rollout begins early December 2025, with features enabled by default and no admin changes needed.
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Power Automate – Enable process mining integration in process map

MC1185821 | November 13 – We are announcing the ability to enable process mining integration in process map in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on December 12, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to access flow-centric health and performance metrics directly within the process map, and enable seamless, one-click process mining integration for advanced analysis. Built-in process mining provides instant variant analysis, allowing you to quickly…
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive

MC1181765 | November 13 – Agents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered project assistance. Users can create, edit, share, and interact with agents saved as .agent files in OneDrive, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing the quarantine experience for administrators

MC1171845 | November 13 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will enhance quarantine by listing messages by individual recipients, improving backend durability and consistency. Rollout starts January 2026, completing by February. Admins must release quarantined messages per user. No changes affect end users; update internal processes accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Graph API will include usage metrics for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

MC877369 | November 13 – Microsoft Graph API will soon include Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 usage metrics, enabling customized reporting and analytics. Public preview starts September 2024; general availability is mid-November 2025. A Copilot license is required. This feature is automatic, with no admin action needed before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: New data security controls for detecting sensitive data shared over the network

MC1056265 | November 13 – Microsoft Purview now detects sensitive data shared over networks, integrating with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)/Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions to inspect traffic and identify data sent to unmanaged cloud apps. Admins can create granular policies and manage them centrally via the Purview portal. Activation and configuration by admins are required.
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Fix/Update Microsoft Sentinel Account Entity Naming to avoid inconsistent account identification in incidents and alerts

MC1183015 | November 13 – Microsoft Sentinel will standardize account entity naming by precedence: UPN prefix → name → display name, effective February 13, 2026. Update your analytic rules, automation, workbooks, and queries to use this new pattern (e.g., coalesce(Name, DisplayName)) to avoid issues in incidents and alerts.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Improve real-time analytics with intent group and agent groups

MC1185736 | November 13 – We are announcing the ability to enable Intent group and Agent group metrics for real-time analytics in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach public preview on November 14, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature provides several key improvements to our contact center analytics and reporting: Filters and Auto Refresh: The landing page displays real-time operational metrics with intent group and user group…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | New Copilot Security Controls in Microsoft Admin Center

MC1182689 | November 13 – Microsoft Purview introduces new Copilot security controls in Microsoft Admin Center, including a default DLP policy in simulation mode, visibility into oversharing risks, and admin-configurable protections. Rollout begins mid-November 2025 (preview) and mid-January 2026 (general availability). Entra admin roles are required for policy management.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Purview Information Protection | Classifier Simulation Mode (Health Monitoring)

MC1185445 | November 12 – Microsoft Purview introduces Classifier Simulation Mode, allowing admins to test custom classifiers on production data before publishing. Available via the compliance portal, it helps reduce false positives and improve performance. Rollout starts early November 2025, with health insights and optional simulation controls for admins.
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Decoupling admin controls for agents on/off from Researcher and Analyst

MC1185442 | November 12 – Researcher and Analyst tools in M365 Copilot Chat remain available to all Copilot license users even if Copilot agents are disabled. Admin controls for agent access are decoupled, effective December 15, 2025. Admins should review access settings, update documentation, and inform support teams accordingly.
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(Updated) Frontier Admin Control User Assignment Changes

MC1181201 | November 12 – Starting November 13, 2025, Microsoft will remove group-based assignments for Frontier Admin Control access, requiring admins to assign access to individual users only. A transition period from November 6–13 disables changes, during which existing group assignments convert to user-level entries. Prepare by reviewing and updating assignments.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Edit in Outlook from Copilot Chat

MC1173196 | November 12 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces an “Edit in Outlook” button that appears when drafting emails from prompts, opening Outlook with a pre-filled draft. Available to all licensed users by late November 2025, it requires no extra licenses, works across multiple platforms, and is enabled by default with no admin changes needed.
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(Updated) New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint

MC1182707 | November 12 – A new Copilot button will appear at the bottom-right of the file previewer in OneDrive and SharePoint, replacing the command bar button. It offers Copilot chat and contextual prompts for paid Copilot license users. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by December 2025. No admin changes needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online | Releasing Multi-Geo In-Region Routing

MC1113112 | November 12 – Multi-Geo In-Region Routing for Exchange Online allows routing inbound emails to specific geo-regions per accepted domain, with rollout starting October 2025. Disabled by default, it may affect Purview policies and requires Multi-Geo licenses. Admins should prepare by reviewing domains, permissions, and configurations.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Prevent screen capture (Premium feature)

MC1140178 | November 12 – Microsoft Teams Premium will introduce a “Prevent screen capture” feature by late November 2025, blocking screenshots and recordings on Windows desktop and Android devices to protect sensitive meeting content. It is off by default, enabled per meeting by organizers, and unsupported platforms join audio-only.
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Windows Autopatch for the US government: How to get started

MC1185309 | November 12 – The power of automated Windows update management is coming to government SKUs. This cloud-based service has now been approved to be added to the Azure FedRAMP High Provisional Authorization to Operate. If you manage Government Community Cloud (GCC) devices, this service became part of Microsoft 365 Government this month.When will this happen:Windows Autopatch is available to US government…
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New web part for FAQs powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1074972 | November 12 – Microsoft is postponing the general availability of the new SharePoint FAQ web part powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot. It enables content owners to easily create and update FAQs using AI, requires SharePoint and Copilot licenses, and will roll out in public preview starting August 2025 with no admin action needed.
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New Dedicated Copilot Chat Button in Outlook for Android

MC1185099 | November 12 – Outlook for Android will have a new, separate Copilot Chat button for users with a M365 Copilot license, improving access and clarity. The rollout starts and completes in early December 2025. No functionality changes or admin actions are needed, but helpdesk and documentation updates are recommended.
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Migration of Name Pronunciation and Pronoun Controls to the People Settings Section in Org Settings

MC1184998 | November 12 – Name Pronunciation and Pronoun controls in Microsoft 365 admin center will move to People settings under Org Settings by mid-December 2025. No new features or opt-in needed. Admins should update documentation and inform support teams about the new location.
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Microsoft Defender for O365: New email actions available in Advanced Hunting

MC1184997 | November 12 – Microsoft Defender for O365 now allows triggering new remediation actions—Submit to Microsoft, add to allow/block list, and initiate automated investigation—directly from the Advanced Hunting interface. This feature, rolled out since November 10, 2025, is enabled by default and supports improved threat response without policy changes.
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Legacy SharePoint Online Content Delivery Network (CDN) domain to be retired—review configurations

MC1184996 | November 12 – The legacy SharePoint Online CDN domain publiccdn.sharepointonline.com will be retired by late April 2026. Update all hardcoded references to the new domain public-cdn.sharepointonline.com to avoid 404 errors. Validate changes before March 31, 2026, to ensure uninterrupted access to SharePoint resources.
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Microsoft Teams frontline BYOD onboarding wizard

MC1184994 | November 12 – Microsoft is introducing a dynamic onboarding wizard for frontline workers using personal Android or iOS devices to set up Microsoft Teams securely with MFA and mobile app management. Public preview starts late November, general availability by January 2026. The tool is optional and adapts to organizational policies.
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New customer onboarding for Google and Microsoft Teams calendar sync paused

MC1184993 | November 12 – Microsoft has paused new customer onboarding for calendar sync between Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams effective immediately. Existing setups continue to work, but new sync configurations cannot be initiated by organizations inactive in setup for 30 days. No action is currently required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Authenticator app: Upcoming changes to jailbreak and root detection

MC1179154 | November 11 – Starting February 2026, Microsoft Authenticator will detect jailbroken/rooted devices on iOS and Android, blocking and eventually wiping Entra credentials on such devices in a phased rollout through April 2026. This security feature is automatic, affects only compromised devices, and requires no admin configuration.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | Reference a PDF file when creating a slide with PowerPoint

MC1130390 | November 11 – The ability to reference PDF files when creating slides with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint has been cancelled for now but will return in future updates. It supported text-based PDFs from OneDrive or SharePoint, required a Copilot add-on, and needed no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | Reference an Excel file when creating a slide with PowerPoint

MC1130389 | November 11 – The capability for Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint to reference Excel files when creating slides has been cancelled for now but will return in future updates. It required a Copilot add-on license, worked with Excel files in OneDrive/SharePoint, and needed no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Configure connected agents for Researcher and other agents

MC1184654 | November 11 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will support connected agents, allowing one agent to query others for data, starting with Researcher in Q4 2025. Rolling out mid-November 2025 to February 2026, admins can manage connected agents, users can enable/disable them per conversation, and up to 10 connected agents are allowed.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Removal of the Insights widget from analytics page

MC1184902 | November 11 – Starting on November 27, 2025, the insights widget in the analytics page will no longer be available. The functionality of this widget, in addition to the ability to drill down to view the metrics of individual questions and answers, is now available in the feature Analyze user questions by theme.How does this affect me?The insights widget will be removed from the analytics page.What action do I need to…
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Find and add company approved images with Brand Images

MC1169573 | November 11 – PowerPoint will add Brand Images, allowing users to browse and insert company-approved logos, icons, and photos from a centralized Organization Assets Library (OAL). Rolling out worldwide from late October to November 2025, the feature is on by default, requiring admins to set up and manage the OAL for brand compliance.
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Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro editions) has reached end of servicing

MC1184891 | November 11 – Today,November 11, 2025, Windows 11, version 23H2 (HomeandProeditions) has…
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Take Action: Out-of-band update to address ESU enrollment issue on Windows 10, version 22H2 devices

MC1184890 | November 11 – Microsoft has identified an issue in theWindows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update(ESU) enrollment process where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment.If you have a personal device running Windows 10 and have not yet enrolled your device in the Consumer ESU program, here are the steps you need to take to ensure you…
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Microsoft Teams: Upcoming improvements to the jump list experience on Windows

MC1184652 | November 11 – Microsoft Teams on Windows will update the jump list by mid-November 2025, adding quick actions like scheduling meetings and starting chats, showing meetings, and removing the “Quit” option from the jump list. No user action is needed; updates roll out automatically.
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Microsoft Teams: In-app survey feedback policies will be managed by default with Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy

MC1184651 | November 11 – Microsoft Teams for Android and iOS will switch from Teams-specific to Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy for in-app survey feedback management by late November 2025. This unifies policy management with other feedback types, requires no admin action before rollout, and keeps the feature on by default.
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Viva Engage: Update storyline cover photos in Teams for iOS

MC1184648 | November 11 – Users will soon be able to update their Viva Engage storyline cover photos directly from the Teams iOS app. This feature, already on other platforms, will roll out worldwide in early December 2025, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and has no compliance concerns.
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Retirement of Assignments and Courses adaptive card extensions (ACE) in Viva Connections and SharePoint

MC1184647 | November 11 –
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Power Platform – Upcoming enforcement of tenant isolation

MC1184591 | November 10 – As part of our Secure Future Initiative (SFI), the tenant isolation feature will be enabled by default for all Power Platform tenants as the new default behavior. The enforcement is scheduled to begin in February 2026.This feature applies only to Power Platform policies and is separate from guest access policies and Azure tenant restriction features. How does this affect me? Tenant isolation only applies to connectors running within a tenant. The default tenant…
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Microsoft Teams: Channel Agent Feature Updates

MC1184429 | November 10 – Microsoft Teams’ Channel Agent, a Copilot-powered assistant, is updated to support file-based grounding from Channel SharePoint, enhanced task and report management, GitHub MCP integration, and multilingual support. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, requiring no admin action but allowing admin control over agent auto-creation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved organization chart in Profile Card (Desktop, Mac, Web)

MC1151242 | November 10 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the organization chart in the Profile Card for Desktop, Mac, and web with improved UI, easier navigation, and fewer clicks. Rollout begins late January 2026, enabled by default, requiring no admin action. Users should be informed and documentation updated accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Improved Contacts with profile enrichment and duplicate management

MC1093912 | November 10 – Microsoft Outlook Mobile (iOS/Android) will unify duplicate contacts and enrich profiles with organizational info, improving contact views. The rollout starts mid-July 2025, completing by February 2026, with no admin action needed. Users should update to the latest app version after release.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Android: Preview and chat with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the Copilot app

MC1184413 | November 10 – Microsoft 365 Copilot for Android preview lets users open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with Copilot Chat for summaries. Editing requires switching to standalone apps. Offline access and advanced file management move to standalone apps. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, completing by mid-January 2026. Admins should plan app deployment accordingly.
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Maintain accurate presence in Teams on the Web with new activity detection setting

MC1184412 | November 10 – Microsoft Teams on the web will introduce a new user-enabled setting to detect device activity beyond the Teams tab, improving presence accuracy. Rolling out December 2025 for Chrome v94+ and Edge v114+. No admin action needed; users must grant browser permission to enable it.
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Automatic replies collapsed by default in email thread

MC1184410 | November 10 – Outlook for iOS and Android will automatically collapse automatic replies in email threads by default starting December 2025. Users can expand these replies if needed. This change applies to all users, requires no configuration, and does not affect message delivery or reply behavior.
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