Message center announcements
January 26, 2026 – February 1, 2026
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance: Azure subscription required to continue using guest governance features
MC1225192 | January 30 – Starting January 30, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID Governance requires tenants to link an Azure subscription to use guest governance features. Without this, creating or updating guest-scoped policies will be blocked. Existing policies run, but new actions need subscription-linked billing under the Monthly Active User model.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improvements to “Activity in other accounts and orgs panel”
MC1184992 | January 30 – 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) Copilot can now automatically reschedule 1:1 meetings and personal events based on your preferences
MC1184999 | January 30 – Copilot now automatically reschedules flexible 1:1 meetings and personal events based on user preferences to resolve conflicts. This feature requires a Copilot license and will roll out from mid-February to end of February 2026. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed.
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Trust DigiCert Global Root G2 certificate authority to avoid Exchange Online email disruption
MC1224565 | January 30 – To avoid Exchange Online email disruption by April 30, 2026, ensure your servers and clients trust the DigiCert Global Root G2 CA. This is critical if you disable Windows CTL updates or use older/custom runtimes. Windows systems with default CTL updates enabled require no action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Find SharePoint agents in Teams chats and Teams Store
MC1193415 | January 29 – Users can discover and add SharePoint agents directly in Microsoft Teams chats on Desktop and Mac via the “Add Agents and Bots” option or the Teams Store under “Agents.” The feature rolls out March 2026, requires no admin action, and supports users with appropriate licensing.
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(Updated) Updates to custom scripting in sites and Classic Publishing site creation
MC1117115 | January 29 – Starting September 15, 2025, SharePoint Online will disable custom scripting by default on classic publishing sites, block creation of new classic publishing sites, and prevent publishing feature activation. New settings allow site property bag updates without enabling custom scripting. Temporary opt-outs via PowerShell are available until March 15, 2026.
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(Updated) Retirement notice: MDE and XDR Advanced Hunting APIs retiring; migrate to Microsoft Graph Security API
MC1220762 | January 28 – Microsoft is retiring the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender XDR Advanced Hunting APIs by February 1, 2027. Organizations must manually migrate workflows to the Microsoft Graph Security API by January 31, 2027, to ensure continued functionality and improved security integration.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot in Teams: Visual Insight for intelligent recap
MC1115314 | January 28 – Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon provide intelligent meeting recaps that include shared-screen content for richer summaries. The rollout starts February 2026 on Desktop and Web, with Mobile following later. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be enabled by default without admin action.
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An updated version of the January 2026 Scan Cab is available
MC1223281 | January 28 – IMPORTANT: This notice is only relevant for environments where:Microsoft Office is usedScan Cab is used to check for update complianceThe January 2026 Scan Cab was deployed before 2:30 PM PT on January 27, 2026.An updated version of the January 2026 Scan Cab was made available at 2:30 PM PT on January 27, 2026. This Scan Cab includes new metadata corresponding to new updates for Microsoft Office…
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SharePoint: Migrate the Maps web part to Azure Maps
MC1222981 | January 28 – The SharePoint Maps web part will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting March 2026, completing by mid-April. Key changes include renaming, removal of business entity search, limited autosuggestions for some Asian languages, and removal of bird’s eye and street view. Admins should update allowlists and network settings.
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Microsoft Defender for Android: End of support for Android 10 devices
MC1222977 | January 28 – Microsoft Defender for Android will end support for Android 10 devices on March 31, 2026. After this date, these devices will no longer receive updates, security fixes, or support. Devices on Android 11 or later will remain fully supported. Organizations should identify and upgrade or replace Android 10 devices.
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(Updated) Exchange Online to retire Basic Auth for Client Submission (SMTP AUTH)
MC786329 | January 27 – Exchange Online will retire SMTP AUTH Basic Authentication by default starting December 2026, with OAuth as the supported method. Basic Auth removal is on hold until 2027, when a final date will be announced. Administrators can enable Basic Auth temporarily, but should prepare to switch to OAuth or alternatives.
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(Updated) Viva Glint: Focus area enhancements and retirement of goal periods
MC1138786 | January 27 – Viva Glint now ties focus areas to survey cycles, retiring goal periods to simplify reporting and align with survey insights. Focus areas without a survey cycle remain accessible. The update is live, requires no admin action, but organizations should update communications and documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private channels increased limits and transition to group compliance
MC1134737 | January 27 – Microsoft Teams is updating private channels by migrating data from user mailboxes to group mailboxes, increasing limits to 1000 channels per team and 5000 members per channel, enabling meeting scheduling, and consolidating compliance policies at the team group level. Migration starts October 2025, requiring admins to adjust policies accordingly.
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Microsoft Viva Glint: Copilot will default to ON and move to VFAM as the single control
MC1222648 | January 27 – Viva Glint will default Copilot to ON and remove its internal toggles, using Viva Feature Access Management (VFAM) as the sole control for Copilot access starting March 2026. Admins must manage access via VFAM; users see Copilot by default if they have Glint permissions. No M365 Copilot license is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Summarize and share OneDrive files in Windows using Copilot
MC1188228 | January 26 – 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 aims to enhance collaboration without needing admin setup.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Leverage Quality Evaluation Agent simulation to test & fine tune evaluation criteria
MC1225452 | January 31 – We are announcing the ability to leverage Quality Evaluation Agent simulation to test & fine tune evaluation criteria in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables supervisors to validate new or updated evaluation criteria using real customer engagement data and see predicted outcomes before rolling the criteria out broadly. With the following capabilities introduced with this…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Leverage Quality Evaluation Agent simulation to test & fine tune evaluation criteria
MC1225451 | January 31 – We are announcing the ability to leverage Quality Evaluation Agent simulation to test & fine tune evaluation criteria in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables supervisors to validate new or updated evaluation criteria using real customer engagement data and see predicted outcomes before rolling the criteria out broadly. With the following capabilities introduced with this…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Quality Evaluation Agent Evaluation Criteria Extensibility
MC1225441 | January 31 – We are announcing Quality Evaluation Agent Evaluation Criteria Extensibility in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables organizations to enforce a shared foundation of quality and brand values across all customer engagements while empowering individual business units to tailor evaluations to their unique needs. This allows teams to evolve quality standards at scale while…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Quality Evaluation Agent Evaluation Criteria Extensibility
MC1225438 | January 31 – We are announcing Quality Evaluation Agent Evaluation Criteria Extensibility in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables organizations to enforce a shared foundation of quality and brand values across all customer engagements while empowering individual business units to tailor evaluations to their unique needs. This allows teams to evolve quality standards at scale while…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Quality Evaluation Agent evaluation criteria versioning
MC1225430 | January 31 – We are announcing Quality Evaluation Agent evaluation criteria versioning in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables supervisors to update published evaluation criteria that are used to measure quality across customer engagements. Every edit automatically creates a new criteria version, ensuring existing evaluations continue to run uninterrupted using the last known…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Quality Evaluation Agent Evaluation Criteria Extensibility
MC1225428 | January 31 – We are announcing Quality Evaluation Agent evaluation criteria versioning in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables supervisors to update published evaluation criteria that are used to measure quality across customer engagements. Every edit automatically creates a new criteria version, ensuring existing evaluations continue to run uninterrupted using the last known…
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Open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
MC1225199 | January 30 – Starting early February 2026, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files cited in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (web) will open directly within the chat instead of a new tab. This change requires a Copilot license, is enabled by default, needs no admin action, and does not affect other Copilot apps.
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Drawn electronic signatures with eSignature for Microsoft 365
MC1225195 | January 30 – eSignature for Microsoft 365 will add a drawn signature option for signing PDFs, allowing use of stylus, touch, or mouse. Rolling out worldwide from mid-March to mid-May 2026, enabled by default with no admin changes needed. Users can switch between drawn and typed signatures.
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Copilot Studio product terms update for Bing query data
MC1225193 | January 30 – Microsoft updates Copilot Studio terms effective February 2026, adding commitments on Query Data from Entra ID use with Bing Search. Data is not used for Bing improvement, advertising, or AI training, remains confidential, and no user or admin actions are required.
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Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery: Tenant level process report
MC1225187 | January 30 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery will introduce a tenant-level process report by late February 2026, providing administrators a centralized view of all eDiscovery processes across cases. Enabled by default, it requires no action but allows role-based access for monitoring and managing eDiscovery activities tenant-wide.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Network Device Interface (NDI) automatic binaries update for macOS
MC1192253 | January 30 – Microsoft Teams on macOS will automatically install and update Network Device Interface (NDI) binaries starting January 2026, enabling seamless audio/video broadcasting from Teams to local networks without manual setup. This feature is enabled by default, affects all macOS users, and requires no admin or user action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot Chat for Teams Chats, Channels, Calling, and Meetings
MC1156360 | January 30 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now available side-by-side in Teams Chats, Channels, Calling, and Meetings for licensed users on Windows, Mac, and web. Rollout begins October 2025 with full availability by January 2026. Prior chat history won’t migrate but remains accessible. New in-meeting controls enhance privacy.
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(Updated) Copilot in Teams meetings: user-controlled on/off toggle
MC1139485 | January 30 – Microsoft Teams will soon let users turn off Copilot during meetings, disabling recording, transcription, and Facilitator features simultaneously. Copilot won’t access meeting content while off but can access recordings made when active. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users control it via the Copilot icon.
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(Updated) Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
MC1223829 | January 30 – Starting March 27, 2026, Conditional Access policies targeting All resources will be enforced even if they have resource exclusions, affecting sign-ins requesting only certain OIDC or directory scopes. Most organizations need no action unless custom apps request only these scopes and cannot handle Conditional Access challenges.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Desktop Companion App support for Embedded Mode
MC1225152 | January 30 – We are announcing the ability to use the Desktop Companion App in Embedded mode in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on February 6, 2026. How does this affect me? The Desktop Companion App in Embedded mode enables agents to access Dynamics 365 Contact Center capabilities directly within their chosen Dynamics 365 environment. Embedded mode extends the Desktop Companion App experience to supported third-party Dynamics 365 vendors,…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: New Teams External Collaboration Administrator role
MC1215071 | January 30 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new Teams External Collaboration Administrator RBAC role in early February 2026, allowing admins to manage external collaboration settings via PowerShell without full Teams admin rights. Global admins can assign this role through Microsoft Entra or Microsoft 365 admin centers. No action needed before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Copilot settings – readiness
MC1192665 | January 30 – Microsoft 365 admin center will introduce Copilot Readiness Packages by mid-March 2026, offering admins centralized, recommended settings, assessments, and guidance for secure Copilot deployment. No automatic changes or licenses are required. Admins can review and apply configurations to simplify setup and enhance governance.
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(Updated) Changes to how users install Microsoft 365 apps from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
MC1062453 | January 30 – Microsoft 365 app self-installation will move from the My account portal to a new modal in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on web and desktop. Organizations should update communications and use admin center settings or APIs to control installs, as Conditional Access no longer blocks self-installs. Updates expected by March 2026.
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(Updated) Introducing the New Workflows Experience in Microsoft Teams
MC1121517 | January 30 – Microsoft Teams is launching a redesigned Workflows app powered by Power Automate, featuring a simpler, faster interface with natural language and template improvements. Public preview starts September 2025; general availability in late February 2026. Existing workflows remain unaffected; no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider risk management- Insider risk management for risky agents
MC1200579 | January 30 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management now extends to AI agents, detecting and managing risky activities on Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Agent 365. Features include AI-specific policies and risk profiling. Public preview starts December 2025; general availability by April 2026. Organizations can review, tune, or disable these policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote | Sensitivity labels now available on desktop, web, iOS, Android, and Mac
MC1157712 | January 30 – Microsoft OneNote now supports Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels on Win32, Web, iOS, Android, and Mac clients (excluding Windows 10 UWP). Users can manually label sections for encryption and access control, enhancing compliance and data protection. Rollout completes by late February 2026, with admin controls via Entra ID.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
MC1224569 | January 30 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent will add new export formats—PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic, and Audio overview—and improve existing Word and Pages export UX. The rollout starts February 2026, completes by December 2027, requires no admin action, and won’t impact current workflows.
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Updated feedback experience for Microsoft Planner
MC1224564 | January 30 – Microsoft Planner’s feedback experience will align with Microsoft 365 policies starting February 2026. If the screenshot policy is Not Configured or Enabled, users can include screenshots and attachments in feedback. Disabled policies block attachments. No admin action is required unless blocking uploads is desired.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: External domains anomalies report
MC1219794 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams will roll out the External domains anomalies report by mid-March 2026, helping admins detect unusual external communication. Available in the Teams admin center, it highlights abnormal activity and offers a block option. Admins can enable alerts for proactive notifications; no action is needed to access the report.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard
MC1092459 | January 29 – 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 January 2026. These will appear in Adoption and Impact tabs with no admin action needed. Users should prepare by updating documentation and notifying stakeholders.
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The January 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available
MC1224532 | January 29 – The January 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. 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 types of monthly quality updates, see…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365: Modern Access Request and Access Denied web page
MC1188599 | January 29 – Microsoft 365 is updating the Access Request and Access Denied pages with modern visuals, animations, and clearer messaging to improve user experience. The rollout starts February 2026 and completes by March 2026, with no changes to admin policies. The update is automatic; no user action is needed.
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Power Pages – Control Power Pages components using client APIs
MC1224376 | January 29 – We are introducing the ability to control Power Pages components using client APIs in Power Pages. This feature will reach general availability on February 28, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables the usage of client-side APIs for Power Pages components, eliminating the dependency on custom JavaScript and fragile Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation to hide fields, update values, or trigger actions. The Power Pages Client APIs (Preview) provides a JavaScript…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved organization chart in Profile Card (Desktop, Mac, Web)
MC1151242 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams will enhance the organization chart in the Profile Card on Desktop, Mac, and web with improved navigation, centered individual view, fewer clicks, and new navigation buttons. Rollout begins mid-March 2026, enabled by default, requiring no admin action. Inform users and update training as needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Report a suspicious call
MC1223828 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a “Report a Call” feature by mid-March 2026, allowing users to flag suspicious one-to-one calls. Reports share limited call metadata with organizations and Microsoft, viewable in Microsoft Defender portal or Teams Admin Center. The feature is enabled by default but can be disabled by admins.
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Microsoft Teams: New Drafts quick view
MC1223827 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a Drafts quick view feature by March 2026, allowing desktop users to easily find, edit, and send unsent draft messages. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to enhance productivity without compliance concerns.
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Open Outlook emails directly in Copilot chat
MC1223826 | January 29 – Starting mid-February 2026, users can open Outlook emails directly within Microsoft 365 Copilot chat, viewing emails side-by-side without changing permissions or admin settings. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to reduce context switching.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android: Recording and transcription controls (Teams Rooms Pro required)
MC1182688 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will allow users with Teams Rooms Pro licensing to start, stop, and restart meeting recording and transcription directly from the device starting mid-February 2026. Permissions are required for both organizer and room account. This feature excludes P2P, group, PSTN, external, and third-party calls.
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Open PDFs within Copilot
MC1223823 | January 29 – Starting mid-February 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will open PDFs directly within its interface by default, enhancing user experience without requiring admin changes. This applies to all licensed Copilot users, with existing PDF policies remaining in effect. No action is needed, though notifying support teams is optional.
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Microsoft Teams: AI workflows powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1223822 | January 29 – New AI workflow templates powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot will be added to the Workflows app in Microsoft Teams (Web and Mac) for licensed users. Rolling out late January to mid-February 2026, these templates automate tasks via scheduled prompts. Admins control availability; feature is off by default.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Create and view Outlook rules
MC1223821 | January 29 – Outlook will enable Microsoft 365 Copilot to create and view Inbox rules using natural language, simplifying rule management without navigating settings. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, rolls out globally from late January to early March 2026, is on by default, and aligns with existing Outlook policies.
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Microsoft Teams: View code blocks on mobile
MC1223820 | January 29 – Microsoft Teams mobile app will support improved viewing of code blocks with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and scrollable containers starting February 2026. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows users to view code blocks sent from desktop or web clients on iOS and Android devices.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Dynamic filtering for Knowledge Sources
MC1223795 | January 28 – We are announcing the ability to filter which knowledge sources agents can access in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on February 28, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to streamline workflows and optimize response relevance by filtering the knowledge sources agents utilize.What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
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Power Platform admin center – Power Platform inventory is now Generally Available
MC1223778 | January 28 – We are announcing the ability to view and manage a comprehensive inventory of Power Platform resources in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC). This feature is now generally available. How does this affect me? Power Platform inventory is accessible from multiple locations in the admin center: the unified Inventory page under Manage shows all resources together, while resource-specific inventory views are available in Copilot Studio (agents), Power Apps (apps),…
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(Updated) Rate my call feedback experience update in Microsoft Teams
MC1183608 | January 28 – Microsoft Teams will update the Rate My Call feedback to a single-screen thumbs up/down system with problem tokens and comments, rolling out mid-February to late February 2026. This may increase reported poor call rates due to easier reporting, not actual quality decline. Admins should update documentation and monitor telemetry.
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(Updated) Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents: A new Copilot experience for content creation
MC1187799 | January 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents in the Frontier program starting February 5, 2026. These AI agents assist with content creation via multi-turn chat, accessible in the Copilot app for users with Anthropic enabled. No action is required to prepare.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Shorter meeting URLs
MC772556 | January 28 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out shorter meeting URLs starting early 2025, improving link usability and security by removing extra parameters. New links expire 60 days after meeting end or creation. Old links remain valid. No admin action is needed, but users should update integrations and inform organizers about expired links.
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(Updated) Changing output format for some database properties in Exchange Online cmdlets
MC1108848 | January 28 – Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets will update output formats for certain database-related properties starting February 2026, completing by April 2026. This change improves performance and consistency but only affects Exchange Online, not on-premises. No user action is required unless scripts parse these values.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1223294 | January 28 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Pay-as-you-go consumption for the Copilot Retrieval API
MC1222980 | January 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces pay-as-you-go (PAYG) for the Retrieval API, allowing non-Copilot licensed users tenant-level access to SharePoint and connectors under admin control. Rolling out from January to March 2026, it requires at least one Copilot license and explicit admin enablement. User-level data remains restricted.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: User-day export for Copilot dashboard metrics in public preview
MC1222978 | January 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot dashboard adds a public preview of a new user-day export option, allowing company-level users to download de-identified daily usage metrics for the past 28 days. Available early March 2026, it supports detailed short-term analysis with no new access controls required.
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Email customization is now available in Site Lifecycle Management Policies
MC1222976 | January 28 – Email customization for Site Lifecycle Management policies is now generally available, allowing SharePoint admins to tailor notification emails to site owners. This feature applies worldwide and lets admins modify subject lines, message bodies, and guidance URLs without changing existing policy behavior. No action is needed if default emails suffice.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Community feeds improvements
MC1187781 | January 27 – Viva Engage communities will default to viewing conversations by recent posts instead of recent activity starting February 2026. The new view is on by default, includes unread indicators in all feeds, and preserves user feed preferences across communities. No action or compliance changes are needed.
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(Updated) Brand impersonation protection for Teams Calling
MC1219793 | January 27 – Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Calling will roll out starting mid-March 2026, detecting and warning users of suspicious external calls to reduce fraud risks. It will be enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to enhance security without changing existing policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions
MC1019312 | January 27 – Starting March 2026, Microsoft Teams desktop users can request collaborative annotation sessions during screen sharing. Presenters can accept or deny these requests. Anonymous users cannot request annotations. The feature rolls out automatically with no admin action needed; users should be notified and documentation updated accordingly.
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Outlook mobile: Users can open and send Outlook File Template (OFT) files
MC1222652 | January 27 – Outlook mobile will support opening and sending OFT files as draft messages, enabling template reuse. This feature rolls out globally from early February to early March 2026, is enabled by default, affects all mobile Outlook users, and requires no action to prepare.
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Automatic synchronization with device time zone, no client restart required
MC1222651 | January 27 – Microsoft Teams will automatically sync with device time zone changes without needing a client restart, starting early February 2026. This applies to Teams desktop (Windows, Mac) and web clients, requires no admin action, and shows the active time zone in Teams settings.
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(Updated) Improvements to meeting threads in Microsoft Teams channels
MC1217638 | January 26 – Microsoft Teams will reduce automatic meeting updates in channel conversations starting January 2026, making threads cleaner with reply counts showing real user responses. Meeting details remain accessible in threads. The update requires no admin action and will roll out automatically worldwide by March 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting notes now available for instant meetings
MC1218712 | January 26 – Microsoft Teams now supports meeting notes for instant meetings via Loop components, enabling collaborative agendas, notes, and tasks synced with Planner and To Do. Rollout begins mid-March 2026, with notes accessible during and after meetings. No admin action is required; notes generate shareable links by default.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Agents in Viva Engage communities Public Preview
MC1155311 | January 26 – Viva Engage community agents are in Public Preview, allowing admins to add AI agents that draft answers using community and SharePoint content. Tagging by members enables follow-up questions. Admins can specify additional SharePoint sites for grounding. General Availability starts late March 2026, with default enablement.
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(Updated) Take Action: Out-of-band update to address cloud‑backed storage application issues
MC1222123 | January 26 – (Updated 1/26 to adjust Windows Server entries and links)Microsoft released today a resolution for an issue observed after installing the January 2026 Windows security update. This issue may cause applications that open or save files stored in cloud‑backed locations to become unresponsive or display errors. Some…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Customize Copilot for your organization with Copilot Tuning – public preview
MC1222551 | January 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning public preview (mid-February to late March 2026) introduces customizable agent templates in Agent Builder for organizations with 5,000+ Copilot licenses. It uses tenant-isolated SharePoint snapshots for tuning, with admin controls for access, data privacy safeguards, and regional processing considerations.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Teams channels available in Context IQ prompts
MC1165054 | January 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will integrate Teams channels into Context IQ prompts, allowing users to access relevant channels they have permission for when writing prompts. Rollout begins December 2025, completes by mid-February 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no admin action. Users should be notified.
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