Message center announcements
March 9, 2026 – March 15, 2026
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(Update)Microsoft Entra ID: General Availability of passkey profiles and migration for existing Passkeys (FIDO2) tenants
MC1221452 | March 13 – Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will GA passkey profiles and synced passkeys for tenants with Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled. Existing configurations migrate to a Default passkey profile with a new passkeyType property. Microsoft-managed registration campaigns will update, prompting users for passkey registration post-MFA.
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(Updated) Outlook: retiring “Contact Masking” (hide suggested recipients) – March 31, 2026
MC1234566 | March 13 – Outlook is retiring the “Contact Masking” feature on March 31, 2026, which allowed users to hide suggested recipients. Hidden contacts may reappear after this date. No admin action is required, and no replacement feature will be provided. The change resolves cross-app inconsistencies and confusion.
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(Updated) Content Security Policies (CSP) are coming to SharePoint Online and might impact your custom SPFx solutions
MC1193419 | March 13 – Starting March 1, 2026, SharePoint Online will enforce Content Security Policy (CSP), blocking scripts from untrusted sources in custom SPFx solutions. To avoid disruptions, ensure all scripts come from trusted sources and move inline scripts to files. CSP enforcement can be postponed 90 days via PowerShell.
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Out-of-band update released for Windows Enterprise client devices running hotpatch updates
MC1250975 | March 13 – Microsoft has identified a security issue in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool that could allow remote code execution when connecting to a malicious server. This issue only applies to a limited set of scenarios involving Enterprise client devices running hotpatch updates and being used for remote server…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings, webinars, and town halls
MC1188222 | March 13 – 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 begins May 2026. Admins should review policies, communicate changes, and update documentation accordingly. No new compliance issues identified.
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Windows Deployment Services (WDS): Hands-free deployment hardening (Phase 2)
MC1250927 | March 13 – As announced in January 2026, the unattend.xml file used in hands‑free deployment poses a vulnerability when transmitted over an unauthenticated RPC channel. Beginning with the April 2026 security update, IT admins should prepare for the View more
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(Updated) Upcoming change: disabling Teams meeting recording expiration notification emails
MC1245635 | March 12 – Starting June 1, 2026, Microsoft will disable Teams meeting recording expiration notification emails for all Microsoft 365 tenants. Recording expiration and deletion policies remain unchanged. No admin action is required, but organizations may notify users and update documentation if needed.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection – Override manually applied labels and Remove labels with Auto-labeling
MC1249431 | March 12 – Microsoft Purview introduces auto-labeling actions for SharePoint and OneDrive, allowing admins to override or remove manually applied sensitivity labels automatically. This enhances data classification accuracy and governance, with rollout starting mid-April 2026. The feature is admin-controlled and not enabled by default.
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Retirement of the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel installation option for unmanaged devices
MC1249428 | March 12 – Starting April 6, 2026, Microsoft will retire the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel installation option for unmanaged devices in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Existing devices remain unaffected, but new selections cannot use this channel. Managed devices via Intune or Configuration Manager are not impacted. No immediate action required.
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Retirement of the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option in the Office Deployment Service
MC1249427 | March 12 – The Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option in the Office Deployment Service will be retired between April 6-11, 2026. It will be removed for new deployment configurations, but existing ones remain unaffected. Only Current Channel and Monthly Enterprise Channel will be available for new setups. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – New permissions
MC1217642 | March 11 – Microsoft Viva Glint introduces granular permissions for Advanced Configuration, Nudges, General Settings, and Integrations. The top role is renamed “Viva Glint Service Admin,” assignable only via Microsoft Admin Center by M365 Global or Viva Glint Tenant Admins. Rollout begins March 23, 2026, enhancing security and role clarity.
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(Updated) New features coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MC1187671 | March 11 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is expanding: Outlook will analyze entire inboxes, calendars, and meetings; Agent Mode in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will assist content creation using web data and referenced files. Rollout began January 2026, completing by March, with no admin action required for most features.
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Retirement of -Credential parameter when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell
MC1248389 | March 10 – Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting July 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods with MFA or app-only/managed identity authentication to avoid disruptions. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.
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The March 2026 Windows security update is now available
MC1248239 | March 10 – The March 2026 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 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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(Updated) SharePoint: Migrate the Maps web part to Azure Maps
MC1222981 | March 10 – The SharePoint Maps web part will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting mid-March 2026, completing by mid-April. Changes include renaming, removal of business entity search, limited language support, and removal of bird’s eye and street view. Admins should update allowlists and network settings accordingly.
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(Updated) Copilot can edit your presentation in PowerPoint for the web
MC1219792 | March 9 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint for the web enables users to create and edit presentations via natural conversation while preserving formatting and branding. Available mid-February to mid-March 2026 for licensed users, it requires no admin action and integrates brand assets for enhanced presentations.
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Prevent/Fix (Detected): Out-of-band update released for Windows Enterprise client devices running hotpatch updates
MC1251194 | March 13 – Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch update (KB5084597) on March 13, 2026, to fix a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows RRAS management tool for Enterprise Windows 11 (versions 25H2 and 24H2) devices running hotpatch updates. The update installs automatically without a restart.
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Microsoft Secure Score: New recommendations for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
MC1251207 | March 13 – New Microsoft Secure Score recommendations for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will roll out in public preview from late February to mid-March 2026. They include SMB server hardening and blocking file transfer over RDP. Recommendations are off by default and require admin action to enable.
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Microsoft Teams: Identify external bots joining your Teams meetings
MC1251206 | March 13 – Microsoft Teams will detect and label external meeting assistant bots joining meetings, giving organizers control to approve, deny, or remove them. A new admin policy will manage bot handling, with detection enabled by default starting mid-May to mid-June 2026. This enhances security and compliance visibility.
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Copilot extensibility: Microsoft 365 Copilot Declarative Agents model upgrade to GPT‑5.2
MC1251203 | March 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Declarative Agents will upgrade to the GPT-5.2 model by late March 2026, enhancing quality, accuracy, and multi-step workflows. No configuration changes are needed; users should inform builders, validate key workflows, and monitor agent behavior. No compliance issues identified.
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Prevent/Fix: Microsoft Purview | Activity Explorer – Total count includes duplicate results
MC1251201 | March 13 – Microsoft Purview’s Activity Explorer will update its UI to show “Total results loaded” instead of “Total count” to avoid confusion from duplicate counts. Exported data remains deduplicated and unchanged. No data loss or performance impact occurs. No user action is needed, but informing compliance teams is recommended.
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Microsoft Viva Engage | Email sender domain migration from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft
MC1251200 | March 13 – Microsoft Viva Engage is migrating email sender domains from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft (and @eu.yammer.com to @eu.engage.mail.microsoft) between September 2025 and April 2026. This affects all Viva Engage tenants and users, requiring updates to mail flow rules, security gateways, and third-party integrations referencing the old domains.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Planner Agent rename and rollout to premium and basic plans
MC1250279 | March 13 – Starting mid-March 2026, Microsoft Planner’s Project Manager agent will be renamed Planner Agent, aligning with Microsoft 365 Copilot branding and expanding access to users with Copilot licenses on both Planner premium and basic plans. No functional changes occur; rollout is automatic and includes enhanced AI-driven task and status report features.
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Microsoft Teams on the web: New Private Preview for Sign in with Apple and Google for consumers may affect enterprise
MC1102784 | March 13 – Microsoft Teams on the web plans a new sign-in preview with “Continue with Apple” and “Continue with Google” for consumer accounts via login.microsoftonline.com/common. Enterprise users with custom URLs won’t be affected. The rollout is on hold, and no action is needed currently.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Admin setting for simpler meeting passcodes (numeric‑only)
MC1232096 | March 13 – Microsoft Teams will introduce an admin-controlled option for simpler, 8-digit numeric-only meeting passcodes, off by default and requiring explicit enablement. Rollout begins April 2026 with phased availability. Numeric passcodes reduce cryptographic strength but do not affect other meeting security controls. Admins should review policies before enabling.
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Power Platform – New Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) announcement
MC1250351 | March 13 – We are announcing our CAE rollout for user sign-in flows to Dataverse as part of ongoing security improvements for Power Platform. This change affects interactive user access to Dataverse and relies on Microsoft Entra Conditional Access (CAE) policies for near real-time session evaluation. This feature is being gradually rolled out across Dataverse environments, which is anticipated to be complete by September 2026. Users are advised to review their user-focused CAE…
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Sensitivity labels available soon for Viva Engage communities
MC1250283 | March 12 – Starting late March 2026, Viva Engage communities will support Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels applied to Microsoft 365 groups and SharePoint sites, synchronizing access controls across these platforms. Admins must manually apply labels to existing communities and prepare accordingly for this update.
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Microsoft Edge: Copilot new tab page
MC1250274 | March 12 – Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a Copilot-inspired new tab page combining search, chat, and work content in one box. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 (preview) and general availability in April 2026. Admins can enable it via Edge Management; users must opt in. No default changes or policy updates required.
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Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams
MC1250273 | March 12 – Microsoft Teams will preserve interactive @mentions, shared contacts, and supported tags during copy and paste if valid in the destination, falling back to plain text if not. This update, rolling out April-May 2026, improves message consistency without requiring admin action.
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Introducing awards and certifications section in M365 profile card
MC1250272 | March 12 – Starting mid-March to early April 2026, Microsoft 365 profile cards will display an Awards and Certifications section showing title, issuer, and details for recent entries. This read-only feature appears only if these properties are populated in user profiles; no action is needed if unused.
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Power Apps – Public preview for Microsoft 365 Copilot chat in model-driven apps
MC1250069 | March 12 – We are announcing Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for model-driven apps in Power Apps. This feature is now available for public preview. How does this affect me? This feature introduces an AI assistant that enables users to understand the data in your apps by engaging in natural language conversations. It also provides access to the full capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot directly within an app, including any agent available to them in Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. The…
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Power Apps – Public preview for Microsoft 365 Copilot chat in canvas apps
MC1250062 | March 12 – We are announcing Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature is now available for public preview. How does this affect me? This feature introduces an AI assistant that enables users to understand the data in your apps by engaging in natural language conversations. It also provides access to the full capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot directly within an app, including any agent available to them in Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. The…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Distinguish invites among Attendee, Presenter, and Co-organizer emails
MC1009930 | March 12 – Microsoft Teams will send separate event invite emails based on participant roles (Attendee, Presenter, Co-organizer) starting mid-2026. Organizers receive role-specific emails, enabling distinct invites for town hall attendees. Rollout is automatic; no admin action is needed, but user notification is recommended.
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Windows Office Hours: March 19, 2026
MC1250021 | March 12 – 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 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
MC1224569 | March 12 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher Agent will add infographic export for reports and update Word and Pages output formats. The rollout starts late March 2026, completing by late April. Enabled by default, it enhances report sharing and requires no admin action, though admins can inform users.
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(Updated) High Volume Email for Microsoft 365 upcoming general availability
MC1243552 | March 12 – Microsoft 365 introduces High Volume Email (HVE) for large-scale internal communications, available now in Public Preview and rolling out globally in March 2026. HVE offers dedicated SMTP endpoints, opt-in management via Exchange admin center, and new reporting, with pricing starting post-free promotional period in June 2026.
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(Updated) Copilot entry point changes in Word and handoff to Agent in chat
MC1240704 | March 12 – Microsoft is updating Word’s Copilot entry points, introducing Word Agent in the chat pane as the primary interface. Rollout begins late March 2026 worldwide and October 2026 for GCC/DoD. Entry points will be consolidated and contextual, with no admin or policy changes. No action required.
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Find your files quickly and easily on Word, Excel and PowerPoint App home pages
MC1249435 | March 12 – A new Search box will be added to the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint app home pages by March 2026, enabling quick file search with dynamic suggestions. The feature is enabled by default, respects existing permissions, requires no admin changes, and no user action is needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Live transcription in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1249432 | March 12 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will gain live transcription with speaker attribution, timestamps, and optional translation, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout starts late April 2026. Transcription is enabled by default, with no action needed, supporting accessibility and hybrid collaboration.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Security Investigations introduces new soft purge mitigation action
MC1249429 | March 12 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal’s Data Security Investigations will add a new soft purge action by late May 2026, allowing admins to delete sensitive items recoverable until retention expires. It’s enabled by default, requires no configuration, and does not affect user workflows or existing policies.
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Microsoft Purview DLP: Unmanaged cloud app protection with Microsoft Purview and the Island Enterprise Browser
MC1249424 | March 12 – Microsoft Purview integrates with the Island Enterprise Browser to extend data loss prevention and network data security to unmanaged cloud app workflows. Administrators must enable this feature to inspect and protect browser-based data sharing using existing Purview policies. Rollout begins late March 2026 (preview) and late June 2026 (general availability).
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – Survey Designer Role
MC1218413 | March 11 – Microsoft Viva Glint will introduce a Survey designer role starting March 23, 2026, allowing designated users to create and manage surveys without access to sensitive settings. Admins must assign this role explicitly. Organizations should prepare by identifying users, updating documentation, and informing stakeholders. No compliance issues noted.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – User Accessible Recycle Bin for Loop workspaces
MC929021 | March 11 – Starting June 2026, owners can restore deleted Microsoft Loop workspaces from a recycle bin. The rollout will complete by the end of June 2026, with no action needed from organizations. The timeline was updated from early March to June 2026.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection – Content Explorer: Unscanned data and Classification History summary metrics
MC1217640 | March 11 – Microsoft Purview Content Explorer will add summary metrics showing unscanned files and classification history trends to help admins monitor data classification. The rollout begins mid-July 2026 for public preview and mid-August 2026 for general availability, with no required action or policy changes.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to PowerPoint on‑canvas features with Agent mode
MC1243550 | March 11 – Microsoft 365 Copilot updates PowerPoint with Agent mode for rewrite, translate, and speaker notes features, enabling chat-based interaction and multi-step reasoning. Rollout starts mid-March 2026 for web, then Windows and Mac, completing by April end. No admin action required; users should save copies during transition.
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Microsoft Viva: Satisfaction rate metric for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Copilot analytics dashboard
MC1248394 | March 10 – Microsoft 365 Copilot analytics dashboard will add a new satisfaction rate metric aggregating thumbs-up/down feedback from the past 28 days, visible in the Impact tab with filters. It rolls out worldwide March–April 2026, includes a 4-month data backfill, and requires no admin action.
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Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option
MC1248393 | March 10 – Outlook Mobile will introduce a “Follow” option for meetings starting mid-March 2026, allowing users to stay informed without attending. It appears in the RSVP menu, is on by default, and prompts organizers to record meetings or send follow-ups. No admin action is required.
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Plan for Change: Windows Autopatch is enabling hotpatch updates by default
MC1248388 | March 10 – Starting May 2026, Windows Autopatch will enable hotpatch security updates by default for eligible Intune devices, speeding up security without restarts. An opt-out setting will be available from April 2026. Devices must meet prerequisites like enabling Virtualization-based Security to receive hotpatches.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels
MC1248387 | March 10 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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RSAT capabilities arrive on Arm-based Windows 11 PCs
MC1248343 | March 10 – You can nowusefamiliar Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Arm-based Windows 11 devices.With the February 2026 non-security preview update, five of the most widely used RSAT components are availablefor everyday system administrator tasks. Add users to Active Directory, edit GPOs, configure NDS and DHCP servers, and more.When will this happen:Starting with the February 2026 non-security preview…
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(Updated) Account Switcher for Copilot Tab on iOS and Android
MC1068268 | March 10 – Users can now switch accounts on the Copilot chat tab in iOS and Android by swiping left to select supported accounts. The rollout begins September 2025 and completes by May 2026, allowing access to chat history and data from multiple accounts without admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Draft and send Outlook email directly in Copilot Chat
MC1247637 | March 10 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will enable drafting, editing, and sending Outlook emails directly within the chat starting late March 2026. This feature, on by default for licensed desktop users with Exchange Online, streamlines email workflows without requiring admin changes or affecting compliance. No action is needed.
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SharePoint: AI citations analytics for documents and pages
MC1247902 | March 9 – SharePoint will add AI citations analytics by mid-May 2026, showing how documents and pages are referenced by Microsoft Copilot and AI agents. Features include citation metrics in site usage, page analytics, and a new AI citations analytics page. No admin action is needed; Copilot licenses are required.
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Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows now support phishing-resistant sign-in
MC1247893 | March 9 – Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows enable phishing-resistant, passwordless sign-in using Windows Hello on Entra-protected resources, including unmanaged devices. Public preview starts mid-March 2026. Organizations must opt in and configure policies to enable this feature; no impact occurs without activation.
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Outlook: Support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels in Outlook for iOS and Android
MC1247891 | March 9 – Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition, aligning with Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies. This rollout starts mid-March 2026, is on by default for organizations with existing policies, and requires no changes to current Purview configurations.
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Microsoft Viva Glint: AI-generated survey insights with Copilot highlights
MC1247887 | March 9 – Microsoft Viva Glint will introduce AI-generated Copilot highlights in survey reports by April 2026, providing structured summaries of key insights automatically for licensed users. No extra configuration or Microsoft 365 Copilot license is needed. Admins can manage access via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding
MC1187682 | March 9 – Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to summarize and provide context from open tabs, documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-February. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in with appropriate licensing. No admin action needed before rollout.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention – Security Store now available to discover DLP integrations
MC1247882 | March 9 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention now includes the Security Store, allowing admins to discover, purchase, and enable partner integrations directly within the Purview portal. Rolling out worldwide from late March to April 2026, this feature requires no action and does not affect existing DLP policies unless integrations are enabled.
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Microsoft Purview DLP: New policy configuration options available for inline network and Edge for Business
MC1247881 | March 9 – Microsoft Purview DLP introduces new policy options for inline network and Edge for Business, allowing granular control over unmanaged cloud apps, URL-based conditions, and user email alerts. Rollout begins late March 2026 (preview) and late April 2026 (general availability). Admin configuration is required to activate features.
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Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1247880 | March 9 – Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot for licensed users, except in EU/EFTA, UK, government, and sovereign clouds. It can be selected in Copilot Chat, with rollout completing by late March 2026. Admins may need to opt in where Anthropic is off by default.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for March 2026 is now available
MC1247878 | March 9 – The Microsoft Intune In Development page for March 2026 has been updated with upcoming features. Organizations should review these changes to prepare IT staff and update user guidance accordingly, as the features will appear in the next month or a future release.
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Windows Autopatch is enabling hotpatch updates by default
MC1247859 | March 9 – Starting with the May 2026 Windows security update, Windows Autopatch is enablinghotpatchsecurity updates by default because they are the quickest way to get secure. This change in default behavior willimpactall eligibleMicrosoftIntune devices.AdditionalIT controls are coming in April.When will this happen:Devices will start receivinghotpatchupdates by default with the…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider risk management- Insider risk management for risky agents
MC1200579 | March 9 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management now extends to AI agents, enabling detection and remediation of risky agent activities. Features include integration with Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry, risky AI usage policies, and agent workflow governance. Public preview starts December 2025; general availability in May 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook Mobile adds support for DLP policy tips and enforcement
MC1129716 | March 9 – Microsoft Outlook Mobile will support DLP policy tips and enforcement with improvements like custom dialogs, attachment scanning, and Intune controls (default OFF). External recipient rule validation is temporarily removed. Organizations should test rules and train users before enabling DLP on mobile. Release targets April 6, 2026.
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Power Platform – Alerts for Microsoft Power Automate work queues is now available for public preview
MC1247812 | March 9 – We are announcing the ability to configure alerts for Microsoft Power Automate work queues from the Monitor section of the Power Platform admin center, allowing admins to monitor queue performance and receive notifications when configured thresholds are reached. This feature is now available for public preview. How does this affect me? This feature will allow admins to monitor queue performance and receive notifications when specific thresholds are met. Supported…
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add attachments while offline
MC1125491 | March 9 – Microsoft Outlook for Windows will allow users to add file attachments to emails while offline, sending them automatically once reconnected. Rollout is delayed to late March 2026 for Targeted Release and April-May 2026 for General Availability. Offline settings and policies control this feature.
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Microsoft Agent 365 Generally Available May 1, 2026
MC1247634 | March 9 – Microsoft Agent 365 will be generally available on May 1, 2026, following the Frontier early-access program. Frontier participants retain access and can continue testing new features. Trial and paid options will launch with transition guidance. Organizations should prepare by reviewing deployment guidance and planning readiness activities.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Communication Compliance: Policy alerts improvements
MC920304 | March 9 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance will enhance policy alert customization, allowing admins to set alert frequency and recipients per policy. Public preview rollout is delayed to October 2026. The feature is enabled by default and supports detecting compliance violations while ensuring user privacy.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Channel agent orchestration with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
MC1182703 | March 9 – Microsoft Teams will enable Channel Agent to orchestrate tasks with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol, improving workflow efficiency within Teams. This preview feature requires admin enablement and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, with rollout from mid-November 2025 to July 2026.
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Microsoft Teams: File attachment control now enabled by default in external 1:1 and group chats
MC1181772 | March 9 – Microsoft Teams now enables automatic file and Loop component sharing by default in external 1:1, group, and meeting chats, improving collaboration. Admins can disable this via policy. Guest users can share files from their home tenant. Rollout starts October 2025, completing worldwide by January 2026.
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Power Apps – Enable online mode to access Dataverse for Canvas apps
MC1247618 | March 9 – We are announcing the ability to enable online mode to access Dataverse for Canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach public preview on April 3, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to switch from the default offline mode to online mode in Canvas apps to access Dataverse data and receive real-time updates.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
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Power Apps – Configure offline profile using FetchXML editor
MC1247603 | March 9 – We are announcing the ability to configure offline profile using the FetchXML editor in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on April 10, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature improves the maker workflow by allowing direct control of query logic used for offline profiles—helping you finetune filters without leaving the app-building experience.You can open the FetchXML editor directly within Power Apps Studio, making it easier to customize data…
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