Microsoft Teams: Shared call history in Queues app

MC1188999 | November 22 – Microsoft Teams Queues app will introduce shared call history for queue members to view all call events. Rolling out January–February 2026, the feature is disabled by default and requires Teams Premium license and admin enablement. Tenant migration of call history is not supported initially.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Retirement of UKG and Blue Yonder managed connectors for Shifts

MC1166868 | November 21 – Microsoft is retiring the UKG and Blue Yonder managed connectors in Teams Shifts on December 7, 2025. Existing users must transition to partner apps like UKG Flow or custom APIs. New deployments of these connectors will be unavailable. Organizations should plan the transition with Microsoft support and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Introducing Workforce Insights agent in Frontier for Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1187675 | November 20 – The Workforce Insights agent, launching December 8, 2025 in Frontier for Microsoft 365 Copilot, helps leaders analyze staffing, skills, and organizational structure using organizational and people skills data. It requires 50+ Copilot licenses and offers deployment controls, with public preview through March 2026 and general availability by December 2026.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Retirement of duplicative properties in passkey (FIDO2) authentication methods policy

MC1188230 | November 19 – Starting October to November 2027, Microsoft will retire the isAttestationEnforced and keyRestrictions properties from the fido2AuthenticationMethodConfiguration API. These will sync with new properties in the updated passkey policy API schema during transition. Admins must update configurations, automations, and integrations accordingly.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Summarize and share OneDrive files in Windows using Copilot

MC1188228 | November 19 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will enable users to generate and share AI-generated file summaries directly from Windows File Explorer and OneDrive activity center starting January 2026. The feature is enabled by default, requires a Copilot license, and needs no admin setup. It enhances collaboration by providing context when sharing files.
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Microsoft Teams: Private chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings, webinars, and town halls

MC1188222 | November 19 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a private chat for organizers, co-organizers, and presenters in structured meetings, webinars, and town halls, unifying backroom chat behavior. Rollout starts January 2026, with default backroom chat ON for all town halls. Admins can manage these settings in Teams policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps

MC1152323 | November 19 – Starting December 2025, Microsoft will automatically install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps (excluding EEA). The app appears in the Start menu, enabled by default, with admins able to opt out. This simplifies access to AI-powered Copilot features.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Zero-hour auto-purge (ZAP) Teams protection capabilities to Defender for Office Plan 1

MC1187837 | November 18 – Starting January 6, 2026, Zero-hour auto-purge (ZAP) will be enabled by default in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, automatically moving malicious Teams messages to admin quarantine. Tenants can opt out before January 6, 2026, and admins manage quarantined content via the Security portal.
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(Update) New update to address issue affecting Windows 10 devices enrolled on Extended Security Updates (ESU)

MC1187343 | November 18 – (Update: This message was updated to reflect the availability of the updated November 2025 Scan Cab.)Microsoft has identified an issue where some Windows 10, version 22H2 devices enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU) for commercial customers might fail to install the November 2025 security update (KB5068781) with error 0x800f0922…
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An updated version of the November 2025 Scan Cab is available

MC1187786 | November 18 – IMPORTANT: This notice is only relevant for environments where:Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is used to deploy Windows security updates to Windows 10, version 22H2 devices enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU).Scan Cab is used to check for update…
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New experiences for Copilot management in Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1187780 | November 18 – The Microsoft 365 Admin Center will feature a redesigned Copilot landing page with success metrics, actionable insights, a Security pivot for Purview, and a Usage pivot. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 for targeted release and late January 2026 for general availability, requiring no extra setup.
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Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026

MC1185931 | November 18 – 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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(Update)Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app

MC796790 | November 18 – Microsoft is unifying app and agent availability management across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 admin centers to ensure consistent policies. The rollout starts September 2025 in phases, synchronizing settings and providing tools to resolve discrepancies. No immediate action is required, but reviewing current settings is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center

MC1085133 | November 18 – 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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Agent mode in Excel generally available soon (formerly part of the Frontier program)

MC1184408 | November 18 – Agent mode in Excel, formerly part of the Frontier program, will be generally available worldwide from December 2025 to February 2026. It enables AI-assisted workbook editing with web search integration, supports Excel features, requires no admin changes, and is accessible via M365 Copilot Chat for licensed users.
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New features coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

MC1187671 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will expand Outlook support to entire inbox and calendar, add Agent Mode in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using web data and referenced files, and introduce specialized agents powered by Anthropic’s Claude model. Rollout starts January 2026; no admin action required except connecting to Claude.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot can generate an audio overview of documents, meetings, and files

MC1061100 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will generate podcast-style audio overviews of documents, meetings, and files, available in OneDrive, Teams, Word, and Copilot Notebooks starting May 2025 (English only), with expanded language support and customization coming by 2026. Users need a Copilot license to access this feature.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Threat actor attribution information will be removed from alert page

MC1187397 | November 17 – Threat actor attribution will be removed from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alert pages on January 12, 2026, and moved to the Incident page and Threat Intelligence section. This change improves alert clarity without affecting detection or security. No admin action is needed, but update workflows accordingly.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Simplify working with triggers and channels

MC1189337 | November 23 – We are announcing the ability to view, add, and manage your agent’s triggers and channels all from a single, unified experience in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on November 28, 2025. How does this affect me? Triggers and channels will be surfaced together in the agent’s Overview page, making it easier to view, add, and manage how your agent gets invoked across different contexts. Makers will be able to see triggers and channels added…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Analyze adherence history to optimize workforce planning

MC1189137 | November 22 – We are announcing the ability to analyze adherence history to optimize workforce planning in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on December 22, 2025. How does this affect me? The Adherence History Report will provide a complete view of customer service representatives’ historical adherence to scheduled tasks and activities. This feature will help to support supervisors to analyze patterns, identify gaps, and improve workforce…
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Microsoft Teams: Custom AI summary now available in Meeting Recap

MC1189004 | November 22 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a Custom AI Summary feature in Meeting Recap for Copilot users, allowing personalized meeting notes via templates or instructions. Rolling out mid-Dec 2025 to mid-Jan 2026, it’s enabled by default for licensed desktop users (English only) with no admin changes needed.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: “Hey Copilot” to start voice in Copilot on Windows devices

MC1189003 | November 22 – Starting late November 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows will support hands-free voice activation by saying “Hey Copilot,” off by default and enabled in settings. It operates locally without recording audio, supports English activation, and requires manual muting or dismissal to end conversations.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chats in search results

MC1189002 | November 22 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will integrate past Copilot chats into Microsoft Search, allowing users to retrieve historical conversations from notebooks, agents, and the main chat via a new “Copilot Chats” data source in search results. This feature requires a Copilot license and rolls out worldwide from November to December 2025.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Voice chat in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1189001 | November 22 – Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding voice chat across desktop, web, and mobile apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Rolling out from November 2025 to January 2026, licensed users can have natural voice conversations with Copilot, with transcripts stored securely. No admin control to disable this feature.
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Updated UI for Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps

MC1189000 | November 22 – The Copilot Chat entry point in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will move from the ribbon to the document canvas starting December 2025. It includes contextual prompt suggestions, remains on by default, and requires no admin action unless adjusting the pinning setting for users without a Copilot license.
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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – November 2025

MC1188995 | November 22 – Microsoft products like Outlook and To Do are transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain by November 2025, with gradual automatic redirects and no required user action. Admins should update documentation, ensure network compatibility, and educate users. The new domain enhances security using Microsoft’s exclusive top-level domain.
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(Updated) New Copilot button in file previewer for OneDrive and SharePoint

MC1182707 | November 21 – 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: New Message Trace will be GA; legacy Message Trace will retire

MC1092458 | November 21 – The new Message Trace in Exchange Online is generally available, replacing the legacy version. Legacy cmdlets retire September 1, 2025; Reporting Web Service support ends March 18, 2026. The new trace offers improved features and PowerShell cmdlets. Transition and update scripts by August 31, 2025.
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WINS removal: Moving forward with modern name resolution

MC1188937 | November 21 – If you manage Windows Servers, plan for removal of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). WINS was officially deprecated since Windows Server 2022 and will be removed from all Windows Server releases following Windows Server 2025. Standard support will continue through the lifecycle of Windows Server 2025, until November 2034. We encourage you to migrate to modernDomain Name System (DNS)-based name resolution solutions before then.When will this…
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Power Platform admin center – Manage agent security with enhanced admin controls

MC1188903 | November 21 – We are announcing the ability to govern Copilot agent development in your environments and enforce governance policies for Copilot agents. This feature will reach general avaialability on December 21, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature allows administrators to configure authentication for all agent interactions in the environment. Admins can select one of the following options: Authenticate with Microsoft or Authenticate Manually – This allows you to…
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(Updated) Introducing the Explore Pane in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1183295 | November 21 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces the Explore Pane, a guided side panel in Create, Search, and Notebooks modules to help users navigate AI features. Rolling out worldwide from early to late December 2025, it’s enabled by default for all Commercial SKU users with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) New policy setting to require explicit consent for recording and transcription in Teams 1:1 calls

MC1163766 | November 21 – Microsoft Teams will require explicit consent for recording and transcription in 1:1 VoIP calls starting early 2026. Administrators must enable this feature, which prompts participants for consent before recording. PSTN users are auto-consented. Training and policy updates are recommended for preparation.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1188610 | November 21 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft 365: Modern Access Request and Access Denied web page

MC1188599 | November 21 – Microsoft 365 will update the Access Request and Access Denied pages with modern visuals, animations, and clearer messaging for OneDrive and SharePoint access requests. The rollout begins January 2026, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user understanding without changing access policies.
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Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams mobile: New conversation search capability available

MC1188598 | November 21 – Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams mobile will gain a new conversation search feature, rolling out from mid-November 2025 to early January 2026. This default-enabled update improves content discoverability on mobile, requires no admin action, and affects users accessing Viva Engage via Teams mobile only.
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Microsoft Viva: Transition to VFAM-based exclusion management

MC1188597 | November 21 – Starting December 2025, Viva Insights and Copilot Analytics user exclusions will shift from list-based management to Viva Feature Access Management (VFAM) policies. Existing exclusions migrate automatically; admins will use VFAM for future exclusions. No immediate action is needed, but admins should prepare for this update.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: OpenAI’s Sora 2 available for video generation

MC1188596 | November 21 – OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generation model is now integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot for licensed Frontier users, enabling AI-generated 720p videos with synchronized audio. Videos are stored securely in OneDrive or SharePoint, with compliance, audit logging, and responsible AI safeguards in place. No admin setup required.
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App-only certificate-based authentication now available in SharePoint Online Management Shell

MC1188595 | November 21 – SharePoint Online Management Shell now supports app-only certificate-based authentication for secure, unattended automation with MFA. Administrators can register apps in Microsoft Entra ID, assign API permissions, and use certificates to run scripts without user credentials, enhancing security and compliance.
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(Updated) Account Switcher for Copilot Tab on iOS and Android

MC1068268 | November 20 – Users can now switch accounts on the Copilot chat tab in iOS and Android by swiping left to select supported accounts. The rollout starts early September 2025 and completes by early February 2026, requiring no admin action but user notification is recommended.
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Take Action: Out-of-band update to address November 2025 hotpatch update being reoffered after Windows update scan

MC1188558 | November 20 – Microsoft has identified an issue affecting some organizations using hotpatch updates on devices running Windows 11 Enterprise, version 25H2. After installing the hotpatch updateKB5068966 released November 11, 2025, affected devices repeatedly download and install the same update when a…
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The November 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 23H2

MC1188557 | November 20 – The November 2025 non-security preview update is now available for all supported editions of Windows 11, version 23H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2 will be available soon. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard

MC1173208 | November 20 – Microsoft is launching a default-on public preview in December 2025 for exporting de-identified, user-level Copilot usage metrics from the Copilot Dashboard to users with full company-level data access. This supports adoption analysis, licensing optimization, and AI strategy, requiring at least 50 Copilot licenses.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New third-party enriched properties available for customizing profile cards

MC1158902 | November 20 – Microsoft is adding new customizable properties—Role, Division, Employee ID, Employee Number, and Cost Center—to Microsoft 365 profile cards, sourced from Microsoft Entra ID or external HR systems via Microsoft Graph connectors. Rollout begins December 2025, with properties hidden by default and enabled through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Smarter delivery of Community Announcement notifications

MC1143276 | November 20 – Microsoft Viva Engage will roll out smarter Community Announcement notifications starting mid-September 2025, delivering alerts via one preferred channel based on user behavior, with a secondary channel if unopened. Immediate multi-channel email notifications remain available for urgent announcements. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Manage and deploy user-level connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1188234 | November 19 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces user-level federated connectors, allowing users to securely connect external apps like Notion and Canva in real time using their credentials. Admins can manage, control, and stage rollouts of these connectors via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Public preview starts November 15, 2025.
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Power Automate – Information regarding the end of support for Document Automation Toolkit

MC1188232 | November 19 – On November 15, 2025, the Document Automation Toolkitfeature in Power Automate reached of support.How does this affect me?Makers will no longer be able to install, configure, or use this feature in Power Automate.What action do I need to take? We recommend transitioning to the features available in Microsoft Copilot Studio depending on your business requirements.For more information about this…
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Microsoft Teams: Enhancements to Interpreter and multilingual meeting experience

MC1188227 | November 19 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing its multilingual meeting experience by adding automatic spoken language detection, a “Preparing” status indicator for the Interpreter, and simplified settings with clear explanations. These updates, available to Microsoft 365 Copilot users, will roll out from December 2025 with no admin action required.
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SharePoint: Document Libraries – A new forms experience for streamlined document collection

MC1188226 | November 19 – SharePoint is introducing custom file upload forms in document libraries for internal file and metadata collection without exposing the full library. Available late Nov 2025, this feature lets owners create and share forms internally, with submissions saved in designated folders. No admin action required; external sharing is unsupported.
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Microsoft Edge for Business and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing “What’s New” page after major updates

MC1188225 | November 19 – Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a “What’s New” page that opens automatically after major updates, highlighting new features in Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot. This rollout starts mid-December 2025, is on by default, and can be disabled by admins via policy. No immediate admin action is required.
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Microsoft Service Health Dashboard: Archive service health issues for yourself or your organization

MC1188224 | November 19 – Starting mid-November 2025, Microsoft 365 admins can archive service health issues in the Service Health Dashboard either for themselves or their entire organization. Archived issues move to the Issue history tab and can be restored. This feature is enabled by default with no action required.
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Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams rooms on Windows

MC1188221 | November 19 – Interpreter agent support in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro license enables real-time interpretation in nine languages, offering simulated or automated voice options. Rolling out mid-Dec 2025, it includes 20 hours/month interpretation per room, with privacy safeguards and tenant controls for admins.
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Plan for Change: Update to Intune Data Warehouse infrastructure

MC1188216 | November 19 – In mid-February 2026, the Intune Data Warehouse will be updated with a new architecture, resetting historical data to about 30 days, changing licensing definitions, and regenerating surrogate keys. The Intune Data Warehouse (beta) Power BI connector will be discontinued; users must switch to the OData feed.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements

MC1183013 | November 19 – Microsoft Viva Engage introduces flexible, precise audience targeting for Storyline Announcements, allowing leaders to define custom audiences using organizational attributes, groups, or individuals at posting time. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins February 2026. Requires premium licensing and accurate organizational data.
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(Updated) Rate my call feedback experience update in Microsoft Teams

MC1183608 | November 19 – Microsoft Teams will update the Rate My Call feedback to a single-screen thumbs up/down system with problem tokens and comments, rolling out December 2025. This change may increase reported poor call rates due to higher feedback response, not service decline. Admins should monitor and adjust thresholds accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC1092459 | November 19 – Microsoft Viva Insights will add new prompt categories—Ask and find, Catch up, Draft and brainstorm, and Other—to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard by late December 2025. These will appear in Adoption and Impact tabs with no admin action needed. Organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Graph APIs for agent and app management

MC1173195 | November 19 – Microsoft 365 introduces two new Graph APIs for admins to manage Copilot agents and apps programmatically, enabling automated reporting and integration. Rollout begins early December 2025, completing by mid-December. No UI or policy changes; existing licenses suffice. Review Microsoft Graph API documentation to prepare.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator

MC1077865 | November 19 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator displaying connection quality with 3 bars (Good, Poor, Bad) starting early February 2026. It helps users identify and manage network issues during meetings and shows others’ connection status for better context. Training updates may be needed.
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Fix/Update Microsoft Sentinel Account Entity Naming to avoid inconsistent account identification in incidents and alerts

MC1183015 | November 19 – By July 1, 2026, update Microsoft Sentinel analytic rules, automations, workbooks, and queries to use the new account entity naming precedence: UPN prefix → name → display name. Failure to update may cause issues in incidents, alerts, dashboards, and playbooks referencing account names.
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Dataverse – Dataverse SDK for Python

MC1188118 | November 19 – We are announcing the availability of a new Dataverse SDK that enables the development of automated, intelligent processes (agentic workflows) by allowing seamless integration with Python’s ecosystem for data analysis, AI, and workflow orchestration. The Dataverse SDK for Python will be available for public preview on November 19, 2025.How does this affect me?The Dataverse SDK for Python lowers barriers for Python developers and data scientists, enabling rapid development of…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Overview page with Copilot-powered summaries and insights

MC1182698 | November 19 – Microsoft is introducing Copilot-powered summaries and insights as the default landing page in Copilot Notebooks, starting mid-November 2025 for web users, with mobile support planned later. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. No user action is needed, but license assignment should be confirmed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Trust Indicators – a new way of representing users outside your organization

MC1162276 | November 19 – Microsoft Teams will introduce Trust Indicators—visual badges showing if users are external, guests, or anonymous—to reduce oversharing risks. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability begins mid-January 2026. The feature is on by default, requiring no admin action.
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Windows announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2025

MC1188104 | November 19 – Windows is embedding intelligence into systems, silicon, and hardware so you can move from AI experimentation to execution at scale. Because every organization approaches AI differently, Windows gives you the choice and control to decide how agents fit into your workflow so when you use them, you can do so with confidence and transparency. Catch up on the Windows AI innovations we’re sharing at Microsoft Ignite and find out what they mean for your…
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(Updated) Automatic Windows event auditing configuration now available for unified sensors (V3.x)

MC1187403 | November 19 – An opt-in feature for automatic Windows event-auditing configuration in Defender for Identity unified sensors (V3.x) will be available mid-December 2025. It simplifies deployment by auto-applying required settings, affects all sensors in a tenant, requires admin activation, and addresses specific auditing health issues.
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Unified sensor (v3.x) – new Remote Procedure Call (RPC) configuration health alert for Microsoft Defender for Identity

MC1187390 | November 19 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will roll out a new RPC Configuration Health Alert for v3.x sensors starting January 2026. It monitors RPC settings, improves detection accuracy, and uses the Unified Sensor RPC Audit tag for configuration enforcement and visibility in Device Inventory and Advanced Hunting.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Quality Evaluation Agent

MC1188045 | November 19 – We are announcing the Quality Evaluation Agent in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature reached general availability on November 14, 2025. How does this affect me? The Quality Evaluation Agent (QEA) autonomously assesses cases, providing quality scores and detailed evaluation insights. The QEA utilizes the Evaluation Framework to assess customer interactions based on specific conditions. The framework offers full control over score calculations, through scoring and…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Use Copilot AI Actions with OneDrive files in File Explorer

MC1187850 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Actions will be integrated into Windows File Explorer for OneDrive files, allowing users to summarize documents and generate FAQs via a context menu. This feature requires a Copilot license, rolls out from late September 2025 to March 2026, and needs no admin setup.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Behavior change to Engage “featured conversations” in public communities

MC1187849 | November 18 – Starting December 2025, Microsoft Viva Engage will change featured conversations in public communities to be elevated only for community members, not all users with access. This improves relevance and reduces noise. No changes affect private communities, all-company, or admin actions. No admin configuration needed.
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Microsoft 365 Apps admin center: Enhanced rollback capabilities in Cloud Update (public preview)

MC1187848 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Apps admin center now offers enhanced rollback in Cloud Update (public preview), allowing IT admins to roll back updates by device, group, or all devices. This improves flexibility, control, and productivity while supporting Microsoft Entra ID groups and streamlined management via the Monthly Enterprise profile page.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Use Copilot with OneDrive files in macOS activity center

MC1187835 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot is now accessible from the OneDrive activity center on macOS, allowing users with a Copilot license to summarize documents, generate FAQs, and ask questions directly from files. The feature, enabled by default, began rolling out mid-November 2025 and requires qualifying Microsoft 365 plans.
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Streamline SharePoint publishing with new SharePoint page agent

MC1187834 | November 18 – The SharePoint page agent, a declarative Copilot agent, enables users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses to create and refine SharePoint pages using natural language within supported apps. Public preview starts mid-November 2025, with admin controls to enable or disable the feature.
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Triage your Outlook mobile inbox hands-free with Microsoft 365 Copilot voice catch-up

MC1187805 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a hands-free, conversational Voice catch-up feature in Outlook mobile to summarize unread emails and perform actions like flagging, archiving, or drafting replies. Rolling out from November 2025, it enhances accessibility and productivity without admin setup, requiring a Copilot license.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Multi-language post creation support rolling out to general availability (GA)

MC1187804 | November 18 – Starting November 24, 2025, Microsoft Viva Engage will support manual multi-language post creation on the web, allowing premium users to publish posts in up to 41 languages. Readers see posts in their locale, with support across Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and mobile. Attachments must be reuploaded per language.
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New: Opal Computer Use Agent experience available for Microsoft 365 enterprise users (admin setup required)

MC1187802 | November 18 – Opal (Frontier) is a new Computer Use Agent experience for Microsoft 365 enterprise users, available via tenant admin setup in Copilot Settings. Launching mid-November 2025 in public preview, it requires Intune and Copilot licenses, group selection, and admin configuration before user access.
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Microsoft Teams – Native MacOS screen and window sharing in Teams meetings

MC1187801 | November 18 – Microsoft Teams will introduce an opt-in native macOS screen and window sharing feature using Apple’s APIs, starting targeted release in early December 2025 and general availability by mid-January 2026. It is disabled by default, requires no app restart, and improves performance for Mac users in Teams meetings.
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Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents: A new Copilot experience for content creation

MC1187799 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents in the Frontier program to enhance content creation via multi-turn chat. Available from today, these agents assist with document, data, and presentation tasks, accessible through the Copilot app for tenants with Anthropic enabled. No action required.
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Microsoft PowerPoint: Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1187796 | November 18 – Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for PowerPoint allows users to edit presentations conversationally while preserving formatting and branding. Available mid-November 2025 for Windows Insiders Beta Channel users with a Copilot license, it uses enterprise data to enhance slides and is enabled by default.
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Microsoft Outlook Mobile: Filter out declined meetings for a cleaner calendar view

MC1187790 | November 18 – Outlook Mobile will add a setting to hide declined meetings, matching New Outlook and Outlook for the Web. This feature, rolling out December 2025 to January 2026, offers a cleaner calendar view without admin changes. Users with declined meetings shown elsewhere will see this new option.
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PowerPoint adds AI-powered image editing with “Designer editor”

MC1187787 | November 18 – PowerPoint will add the AI-powered Designer editor by December 2025, enabling in-app image editing with features like generative erase, move, text editing, background removal, and auto-enhance. It will be enabled by default for all Microsoft 365 users, with usage limits based on subscription type.
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Microsoft Agent 365: Available in Frontier program

MC1187782 | November 18 – Microsoft Agent 365, launching November 18, 2025, in the Frontier program, provides IT control for agents with security, productivity, and management tools integrated into Microsoft 365 admin center, Defender, Entra, and Purview. It offers agent inventory, access control, behavior monitoring, interoperability, and threat protection.
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Viva Engage: Community feeds improvements

MC1187781 | November 18 – Viva Engage communities will default to viewing conversations by recent posts instead of recent activity starting January 2026. The new view is on by default, includes unread indicators in all feeds, and preserves user preferences across communities. No action or compliance changes are needed.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1187776 | November 18 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Agentic AI Phish Submission Analysis

MC1187737 | November 18 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will introduce an Agentic AI grading system by late November 2025, using large language models to analyze phishing submissions faster with natural language explanations. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and integrates AI with existing models and human review for accuracy.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Copy an agent in Copilot Studio Lite to the Copilot Studio full experience

MC1187707 | November 18 – Update: Release of this feature has been updated.We are announcing the ability to copy an agent in Copilot Studio Lite into the Microsoft Copilot Studio full experience. This feature will reach general availability on December 18, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature enables users who author an agent in the lite version of Copilot Studio in M365 (formerly known as Agent Builder) to copy their agent to Copilot Studio. This opens the full Copilot Studio…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions

MC1019312 | November 18 – Starting early January 2026, Microsoft Teams will let meeting participants request collaborative annotation sessions during screen sharing. Presenters can accept or deny requests. This applies to Teams desktop apps; web users can view and annotate but not initiate. Rollout requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Agent Mode available in Excel Labs add-in (Frontier preview)

MC1162083 | November 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Agent Mode in Excel Labs (Frontier preview) enables natural language workbook editing, available from October 21, 2025, for Frontier program customers. Admins must enable Frontier access; users can toggle features in Copilot. More features and languages are coming, with no identified compliance issues.
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Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding

MC1187682 | November 18 – Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize and provide context from browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-November 2025. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and appropriate licensing.
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Microsoft Teams: Protection against tenant-owned domain impersonation in Teams chat

MC1187679 | November 18 – Microsoft Teams will soon detect and warn users of tenant-owned domain impersonation in external chats, displaying high-risk alerts when suspicious. This feature, enabled by default for organizations allowing external access, launches December 2025 across all platforms with no admin controls or required actions.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Navigation refresh in the M365 Copilot app

MC1187677 | November 18 – The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will have a simplified, flattened navigation menu with logically grouped features. The rollout starts mid-November 2025 for targeted release and December 2025 for general availability, completing by January 2026. No admin action is required.
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Learning agent in Frontier

MC1187676 | November 18 – The Learning agent is now available in Frontier, offering personalized microlearning and Copilot tips within Microsoft 365 tools. It’s deployable via the Copilot Control Center, requires Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing, and is opt-in for admins. Frontier features are experimental and subject to change.
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Get ready for security agents: Microsoft Security Copilot will be included in Microsoft 365 E5

MC1187672 | November 18 – Microsoft Security Copilot is now included at no extra cost in Microsoft 365 E5, providing integrated AI-driven security agents across Defender, Entra, Intune, and Purview. Customers receive monthly Security Compute Units based on user count, with phased rollout and admin controls via Entra ID group membership.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams frontline BYOD onboarding wizard

MC1184994 | November 18 – Microsoft Teams introduces a dynamic onboarding wizard for frontline workers using personal Android or iOS devices, supporting MFA and adapting to security policies. Public preview starts late November 2025; general availability by end of January 2026. Admins should review documentation and prepare for BYOD adoption.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window

MC1045221 | November 18 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. Rollout starts May 2025 for Targeted Release and completes by early 2026 worldwide, with no admin action required. Users can continue working while on calls.
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Microsoft dark themes for SharePoint sites

MC1187401 | November 17 – Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) will be available for SharePoint sites starting mid-December 2025. They enhance visual experience, support accessibility, and can be applied via site settings without affecting existing themes or functionality. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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Syncing HiddenFromAddressListEnabled attribute across tenants for consistent Global Address List (GAL) visibility

MC1187400 | November 17 – The HideFromAddressListEnabled attribute will now sync across tenants via Entra Cross Tenant Sync, ensuring consistent Global Address List visibility. The update rolls out late November to mid-December 2025 automatically, requiring no admin action and not affecting mail flow or sign-in.
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Microsoft Learning Zone Windows app enabled by default for Education tenants

MC1187396 | November 17 – Starting January 1, 2026, Microsoft Learning Zone will be enabled by default for all Education tenants, allowing educators with Copilot+ PC devices to create AI-powered interactive lessons. IT admins can opt out anytime. The app supports lesson creation, preview, assignment, and sharing.
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New “Prepare” button added to the “Up Next” card for Microsoft 365 Copilot users

MC1187395 | November 17 – Microsoft 365 Copilot users will see a new “Prepare” button on the Up Next card up to 5 minutes before meetings, replacing the “Join” button. This enables quick access to Copilot’s meeting prep tools. Rollout starts December 2025, requires no admin action, and is enabled by default for eligible users.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Security Investigations – Introducing new AI analysis capabilities

MC1187394 | November 17 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations will gain AI analysis enhancements, including improved investigative context, vector search, content categorization, and a new natural language AI-powered search (preview). Public preview starts December 2025; general availability by March 2026. No admin action required before rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Insights: Publish reports capability is becoming generally available

MC1187388 | November 17 – The Publish reports feature in Microsoft Viva Insights is generally available from December 2025, allowing analysts to share embedded Power BI reports or custom links with their organization. Insight admins control publishing permissions, and recipients get email notifications and see reports in the Viva Insights web app. Teams app access and notifications will be removed.
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New features coming to Copilot Notebooks for Frontier users

MC1187387 | November 17 – New features for Copilot Notebooks in M365 Copilot apps and OneNote will enhance navigation, personalization, and AI capabilities for Frontier Public users with licenses. Rollout starts mid-November 2025, with features on by default. No admin action needed; prepare helpdesk and update documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity alerts transitioning to XDR-based detection platform

MC1187386 | November 17 – Microsoft Defender for Identity classic alerts will transition to the XDR detection platform starting mid-December 2025, improving detection accuracy. Admins must update workflows, use new Detector IDs, and reconfigure alert exclusions with XDR Alert Tuning rules. The rollout completes by early January 2026.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Resolve issues autonomously with Customer Intent Agent

MC1187356 | November 17 – We are announcing the ability to enable fully autonomous, real-time, multichannel customer support by leveraging the Customer Intent Agent’s advanced AI capabilities in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on November 30, 2025.How does this affect me?Customer Intent Agent is part of the autonomous service agent suite and uses a consumption-based billing model on top of your base license for Dynamics 365 Contact Center. When enabled,…
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(Update)Microsoft Purview DLP and Edge for Business: Inline data security controls for more unmanaged GenAI apps in Edge

MC1182684 | November 17 – Microsoft Purview DLP now extends inline data security controls in Edge for Business to more unmanaged consumer GenAI apps on Intune-managed Windows devices. Admins can apply existing policies without extra deployment. Public preview starts late November 2025; general availability completes by December 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview DLP and Edge for Business: Inline data protection for file uploads to unmanaged GenAI apps

MC1183007 | November 17 – Microsoft Purview DLP now offers inline file upload protection in Edge for Business to prevent data leaks to unmanaged GenAI apps. Admins can enforce policies by file size, type, and sensitivity on Intune-managed Windows devices. Public preview starts late November 2025, with general availability by late December 2025.
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Generate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents from agents built from Copilot Studio lite in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1186365 | November 17 – Starting November 17, 2025, agents built in Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Copilot Studio lite can generate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents using the “Generate documents, charts, and code” skillset. This rollout requires no admin action and extends existing Copilot capabilities to custom agent workflows.
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Dataverse – Dataverse Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server general availability

MC1187276 | November 17 – We are announcing the general availability of Dataverse Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. The Dataverse MCP Server has been available in preview since May 2025 and will reach general availability to all regions on December 15, 2025. How does this affect me? With this release we are introducing advanced governance capabilities and new productivity tools for the Dataverse MCP Server integrated with Microsoft Copilot…
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Windows Office Hours: November 20, 2025

MC1187243 | November 17 – If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, MicrosoftIntune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Integration with Microsoft Defender for Office Tenant Allow/Block List for blocking domains

MC1133508 | November 17 – Microsoft Teams now integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Tenant Allow/Block List, enabling security admins to centrally block external domains in Teams. This feature, rolling out January 2026, allows managing blocked domains, preventing communications, deleting existing messages, and auditing actions, with admin controls via Teams and Entra ID.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Malicious URL Protection for Teams Chat and Channels

MC1148539 | November 17 – Microsoft Teams will complete rollout of Malicious URL Protection by November 2025, warning users about harmful links in chats and channels. The feature will be off by default during Targeted Release and on by default at General Availability. Admins can enable or configure it via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
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(Updated) New file protection in Teams chat and channels blocks unsafe content

MC1148540 | November 17 – Microsoft Teams will block messages containing weaponizable file types (e.g., executables) in chats and channels starting November 2025, enhancing security by preventing unsafe content sharing. The feature will be on by default at General Availability, with admins able to configure settings via the Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: User reporting for incorrectly identified security concerns

MC1147984 | November 17 – Microsoft Teams will enable users to report messages incorrectly flagged as security threats, available by end of November 2025 worldwide. The feature requires Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 or Defender XDR and must be enabled in both Teams admin center and Microsoft Defender portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft Custom engine agents: Introducing file upload support

MC1179162 | November 17 – Custom engine agents will support file uploads from local storage or OneDrive starting mid-December 2025, enabling agents to access files briefly and respond to queries. This applies to all users, requires no admin changes, and expands interaction options beyond text input. Image support will come later.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Personal email triggers

MC1147381 | November 17 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will add two new email triggers—sending attachments to free public domains and to personal email—to detect data exfiltration. Rollout begins December 2025. Admins can enable these via IRM settings; existing policies remain unaffected. No action required to prepare.
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