Message center announcements
March 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026
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Microsoft Teams: New chat sections for muted and meeting chats
MC1269864 | April 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce two new chat sections—Muted chats (enabled by default) and Meeting chats (disabled by default)—to organize chats. These sections group muted and meeting chats separately, can be toggled by users, and will roll out globally from early to mid-May 2026. No admin action is required.
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OneDrive: Files deleted from the cloud will no longer appear in the local Recycle Bin or Trash
MC1269861 | April 3 – Starting May 2026, files deleted from OneDrive cloud won’t appear in local Recycle Bin or Trash but can be recovered from the OneDrive or SharePoint web recycle bin. Local deletes remain unchanged. No admin action needed; users should be informed about the new recovery process.
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Anthropic Models for Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on by Default
MC1269241 | April 3 – Starting May 4, 2026, Anthropic models will be enabled by default for Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with data processing outside the EU Data Boundary. Admins can review or change this setting anytime in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Word support begins summer 2026.
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Enabling Flex Routing in the EU and EFTA
MC1269223 | April 3 – Starting April 17, 2026, Microsoft enables flex routing for EU and EFTA tenants using Copilot, allowing LLM inferencing outside the EU Data Boundary during peak demand. Data remains encrypted, with limited pseudonymized data stored outside. Flex routing is on by default but can be managed in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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Classic Outlook: Retirement of people card expanded view
MC1269210 | April 3 – The people card expanded view in Classic Outlook will be retired between June 1-30, 2026, leaving only the standard contact card available. Users relying on expanded features should switch to Outlook on the web or New Outlook. No admin action is required; users should be notified.
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Extending AI in SharePoint using custom skills
MC1269209 | April 3 – Custom skills for AI in SharePoint enable users with edit permissions to create reusable, multi-step AI tasks using natural language, stored as Markdown files in the site’s Agent Assets library. Rolling out from April to July 2026, this feature respects existing permissions and requires no tenant-level activation.
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Viva Engage digest updates: Improvements to weekly
MC1269207 | April 3 – Viva Engage will enhance weekly digest emails by including subscribed catch-up content and stopping daily digests on the same day. Changes start April 2026, with full rollout by mid-May. No admin action is needed; users manage subscriptions as before. Notifications and documentation updates are recommended.
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Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) CDN Endpoint Update for Mac
MC1268926 | April 2 – Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac will switch to a new CDN endpoint by June 1, 2026, improving update reliability and security. Organizations must ensure network access to res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft and update MAU settings if needed. The legacy endpoint will be decommissioned by August 1, 2026.
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Microsoft Loop: Retirement of Copilot‑generated Recaps
MC1267976 | April 2 – Microsoft Loop will retire Copilot-generated Recaps by late May 2026, removing AI-generated recap creation but retaining manual recap editing. This change is default, irreversible, affects all tenants, and does not impact other Copilot features. No admin action is needed; update training and support as desired.
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(Updated) New enrollment dashboard and data deletion controls in Teams Admin Center
MC1191921 | April 1 – A new voice and face enrollment dashboard with data deletion controls will roll out in Teams Admin Center from mid-March to mid-April 2026. Admins can view and permanently delete enrollment data, requiring users to re-enroll for AI features. No changes to default enrollment or policies.
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Microsoft Teams: Retirement of legacy third‑party meeting and call control APIs
MC1266901 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will retire its legacy third-party meeting and call control APIs on June 30, 2026, removing external hardware/app control of meeting functions in the desktop client. Native Teams controls and supported integration models remain unaffected. Organizations should review and notify users of this change.
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(Updated) Retirement of -Credential parameter when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell
MC1248389 | March 31 – Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting July 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods like MFA, app-only, or managed identity authentication to avoid disruption. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.
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(Updated) SharePoint FAQ web part: AI-powered updates for easier content management and seamless import
MC1182704 | March 31 – The SharePoint FAQ web part will gain AI-powered features by early 2026, including on-demand AI-suggested updates, seamless import of FAQs, and grounding answers in SharePoint Pages. These enhancements improve content accuracy and ease management for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed authors. No admin action is needed.
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(Updated) Copilot can edit your presentation in PowerPoint for the web
MC1219792 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint enables users to create and edit presentations via natural conversation, preserving formatting and branding. Available worldwide from mid-February to April 2026 for licensed users, it requires no admin action and integrates brand assets for enhanced presentations.
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(Updated) Planner tab support for Shared and Private Channels in Microsoft Teams
MC1262590 | March 31 – Microsoft Planner tabs will be available in Microsoft Teams Shared and Private channels starting mid-May 2026, allowing users to create or add plans with inherited channel permissions and compliance. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and supports basic plans initially, with premium features coming later.
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Microsoft Purview: eDiscovery (Premium) – Review set per case limit increase
MC1266018 | March 30 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) will increase the maximum review sets per case from 20 to 100, improving scalability for large investigations. This change, rolling out mid-April to early May 2026, requires no action and does not affect existing data or configurations.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Security Investigations – Introducing new personal data examination
MC1266016 | March 30 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations will add an AI-powered personal data examination by late April 2026, identifying personal information within investigation datasets. This feature complements existing analyses, requires no admin action, respects permissions, and aids privacy exposure assessment and compliance reviews.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats
MC1148543 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rollout starts late September 2025 for Targeted Release and early November 2025 for General Availability. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New slash command in compose to create workflows
MC1254553 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the /createworkflow slash command in the message compose box, enabling users to quickly create workflows directly from chats and channels. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from late April to mid-May 2026 for all Teams users.
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Update to Copilot navigation pane chat history filtering
MC1269870 | April 3 – Chat history in the Copilot navigation pane will be filtered by the current Copilot experience, with an option to view all chats. This change, rolling out April-May 2026, affects all Microsoft 365 users, requires no admin action, and does not impact data storage or compliance.
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OneDrive and SharePoint: Undo and Redo for PDF annotations on OneDrive for web
MC1269863 | April 3 – Undo and Redo support for PDF annotations in OneDrive and SharePoint on the web will roll out worldwide in April 2026. Users can undo/redo ink, highlights, and text via keyboard shortcuts or toolbar buttons. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and improves annotation editing.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Session persistence enhancement for Copilot chat
MC1174856 | April 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot chat will preserve conversations by creating session entries in the navigation pane upon prompt submission, allowing users to return without losing progress. This update, rolling out December 2025 to April 2026, requires no admin action and improves chat reliability across all environments.
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Replacement of the Microsoft SaRA command-line utility in Windows
MC1269727 | April 3 – Migrate away from theMicrosoft Support and Recovery Assistant utility (SaRA). This command-line utility is deprecated to help secure and harden your…
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Endpoint DLP expands protection to Copilot PC Recall snapshots
MC1269217 | April 3 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will support Copilot+ PCs by protecting Windows Recall snapshots from capturing sensitive content. Admins can create custom policies for these devices, with rollout starting April 2026. The feature is off by default and requires coordination with Intune and policy updates.
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Outlook for Android and iOS: Support for shareable links beautification and permissions in meeting description
MC1269216 | April 3 – Outlook for Android and iOS will automatically beautify shareable links in meeting descriptions starting mid-April 2026. Users can view and update link permissions directly, and Outlook will alert if attendees lack access. This feature is enabled by default with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Teams: Honor Windows “Do not disturb” setting
MC1269215 | April 3 – Microsoft Teams on Windows 11+ will offer an opt-in toggle to suppress Teams toast notifications when Windows “Do not disturb” is enabled, starting May 2026. This feature respects existing Windows DND settings, affects only Windows 11 or later, and requires no admin action.
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Viva Engage: At-Mentions & Replies notifications improvements
MC1269214 | April 3 – Viva Engage will roll out smarter At-Mention and Reply notifications starting April 2026, sending alerts via the user’s most engaged channel to reduce notification fatigue. Secondary alerts occur if unopened within an hour. No admin action is needed, but user communication is recommended. Existing preferences remain respected.
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New meeting response option: decline and propose a new time in Outlook Mobile
MC1269213 | April 3 – Outlook Mobile will add a “Decline and Propose a New Time” option for meeting responses, allowing users to decline while suggesting an alternative time. This feature rolls out worldwide from mid-April to mid-May 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing policies.
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New option to keep or delete meeting invitations after responding
MC1269212 | April 3 – Outlook Mobile will add a user-controlled setting to keep or delete meeting invitations after responding, aligning with Outlook on the web and new Outlook. Rolling out mid-April to mid-May 2026 worldwide, no admin action is needed, and the setting roams across platforms per user account.
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Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile
MC1269211 | April 3 – Outlook Mobile will visually highlight users’ RSVP responses (Yes, Maybe, No) to meeting invitations starting late April 2026, completing by early June 2026. This applies to all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. The feature is enabled by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage | Email sender domain migration from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft
MC1251200 | April 2 – Microsoft Viva Engage email sender domains have migrated from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft (and @eu.engage.mail.microsoft for Europe) as of March 31, 2026. Organizations should update mail flow rules, security gateways, and integrations referencing the old domains. No admin action needed unless custom configurations exist.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Manage and deploy user-level connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1188234 | April 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces federated connectors enabling real-time access to external apps like Notion and Canva within Copilot. Admins control connector visibility, compliance, and staged rollout via the Microsoft 365 admin center. The feature requires a Copilot license and will roll out starting February 9, 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 quarantine content read permission update
MC1234569 | April 2 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will introduce a new permission for granular access to quarantined email content via Defender XDR Unified RBAC. Rolling out mid-April to mid-May 2026, admins need this permission to view/download quarantined emails; others see metadata only. Existing eligible admins get it automatically.
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Viva Engage: Pinned resources and related communities in Teams for iOS
MC1268933 | April 2 – Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams for iOS will add pinned resources and related communities by late April 2026, matching other platforms. This enhances content access and community discovery, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and affects users and community admins.
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Microsoft Viva: Manage data sharing exclusions for Viva Glint and Viva Insights
MC1268931 | April 2 – Microsoft Viva introduces a centralized exclusion list in Viva Feature Access Management, allowing admins to exclude specific users or groups from sharing Viva Insights data with Viva Glint. This feature, rolling out mid-May to late June 2026, enhances privacy controls without disabling the entire integration.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced media quality for Direct Guest Join
MC1268925 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams will enhance Direct Guest Join media quality by mid-May 2026, supporting up to 16 participant videos in a 4×4 grid and improving video reliability via simulcast streaming for Zoom, Google Meet, and Cisco device users. The update is enabled by default with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft Defender XDR: Email summary powered by Security Copilot on the email entity page
MC1268924 | April 2 – Microsoft Defender XDR will add an AI-powered Email summary via Security Copilot on the Email entity page, launching in public preview mid-April 2026 and generally available by mid-May 2026. It provides concise threat insights, timeline analysis, URL and attachment assessments, requiring Security Copilot access and SCUs.
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Microsoft Teams: Badging updates to help users find messages that count
MC1268911 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams will update badge counts starting mid-April 2026 to show unread, unmuted chats, personal mentions, followed threads, and tag mentions with clearer visual indicators. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to simplify message notifications for all desktop and mobile users.
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Improved secure file preview experience in OneDrive for iOS and iPadOS
MC1268909 | April 2 – OneDrive for iOS and iPadOS will offer secure in-app preview of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files without downloading, respecting existing Microsoft 365 security and compliance policies. This rollout begins in April 2026, is enabled by default, requires no action, and does not change file permissions or sharing.
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Power Automate – Analyze processes using object-centric process mining
MC1268680 | April 2 – We are announcing the ability to analyze processes using object-centric process mining in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on May 1, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature allows users to analyze business processes by recording events that relate to many objects and object types in one process, preserving their relationships end-to-end. Instead of attributing one case to one sequence of activities, object-centric process mining lets one…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Get integrated inbound and outbound calling with Sales Hub dialer
MC1268720 | April 2 – We are announcing the ability to get integrated inbound and outbound calling with Sales Hub dialer in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on May 1, 2026. How does this affect me? This Sales Hub dialer allows users to place outbound calls, handle incoming calls, take notes, view customer history, and automatically capture conversation intelligence. This feature allow users to perform these actions without switching apps or losing context. Key…
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Enable Secure Boot certificate update status in the Windows Security app
MC1268714 | April 2 – Starting April 2026, the Windows Security app can show users the status of their Secure Boot certificate updates. This experience is disabled by default onenterprise-managed Windows 10 and Windows 11 client devices and Windows Server. Ifyouwant to enable this experience for devices in your organization, see the complete guidance atIT admin guide: Secure Boot certificate…
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(Updated) Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile
MC1262585 | April 2 – Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update from a three-tab layout to pill-based navigation in April 2026, improving usability without changing functionality. The update is automatic and requires no user action, though informing helpdesk and updating documentation is recommended. No compliance issues identified.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Planner Agent rename and rollout to premium and basic plans
MC1250279 | April 2 – Starting mid-March 2026, Microsoft Planner’s Project Manager agent will be renamed Planner Agent, aligning with Microsoft 365 Copilot branding and expanding to group-based Planner premium and basic plans for licensed users. No functional changes occur; rollout is automatic, with enhanced AI-driven status reporting and task execution features.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Enable express mode for flows invoked by an agent or app
MC1268694 | April 2 – We are announcing the ability to enable express mode for flows invoked by an agent or app in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on May 1, 2026. How does this affect me? With express mode, agents and apps can receive responses from Power Automate flows more quickly and reliably, ensuring they function as intended. Flows in Copilot Studio that are initiated by an agent or app will fail if the flow takes longer than two minutes to complete…
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Power Apps – Build generative pages using external code generations tools
MC1268500 | April 2 – We are announcing the ability to build and edit generative pages for your model-driven apps directly from code generation tools. This feature reached public preview in US regions on February 25, 2026, and will reach general availability on April 2, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables makers and developers to work within their preferred code generation tool, such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, while connected directly to your Dataverse environment to…
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Microsoft Teams: AI Interpreter (simultaneous) quality improvements and new Traditional Chinese support
MC1267977 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams AI Interpreter will improve real-time interpretation accuracy, better recognize names and industry terms, and use your organization’s Custom Dictionary. Traditional Chinese support is added. The update requires Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses, rolls out April 2026, and needs no admin action before deployment.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Get queue availability data from customer service representative availability APIs
MC1267957 | April 2 – We are announcing the ability to get queue availability data from customer service representative availability APIs in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature provides real time, queue-level visibility into customer service representative availability and average wait times, enabling smarter, data driven routing decisions. You can select the appropriate API based on whether a…
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra ID: Improved readability for Authentication Methods Policy Update audit logs
MC1260708 | April 1 – Microsoft Entra ID audit logs for Authentication Methods Policy updates will now show only changed properties with old and new values, improving readability. Rollout begins April 2026 worldwide. No changes to event names or policy enforcement. Organizations using automated log processing should review related logic.
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Outlook for Android: Unified user interface in text and image previewers
MC1267871 | April 1 – Outlook for Android will update text and image file previewers with a unified interface matching Word, Excel, and PowerPoint previews. The rollout starts late April 2026, completing by mid-May. Changes include updated icons, action order, and a new Expand button. No action is required.
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Outlook for iOS: New attachment actions and updates to previewer experience
MC1267870 | April 1 – Outlook for iOS will update attachment actions and previewer experience worldwide from late April to mid-May 2026. New actions include “Preview” and “Send a copy,” with renamed actions for consistency. Changes apply by default to all users; no action is required, but user notification is optional.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Enforce DLP protection on new content before it’s saved
MC1267869 | April 1 – Starting April 2026, Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will enable detection and blocking of egress activities on unsaved files before they’re saved, enhancing data loss prevention. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and needs devices running anti-malware Client version 4.18.26020 or later.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium): Choose your AI model when editing presentations in PowerPoint
MC1267867 | April 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) in PowerPoint will let users choose AI models, including OpenAI and Anthropic’s Claude, when editing presentations. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from April to May 2026, maintaining existing security and compliance controls with admin options to disable Anthropic.
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Sales in Microsoft 365 Copilot – Experience changes in email summary in Outlook
MC1267840 | April 1 – We are announcing changes to the email summary in Outlook for Sales in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me?This feature update integrates the email summary in Outlook with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, allowing users to review an email summary when users select Sales agent. The email summary provided by Sales agent contains sales insights and information from related CRM entities.What action…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatic removal of EXIF data from shared images
MC1217997 | April 1 – Microsoft Teams will automatically remove EXIF metadata from images shared in chats and channels starting early 2026 to enhance privacy. The visible image stays unchanged, no admin action is needed, and users can share images with EXIF data via OneDrive links. Organizations should inform users and update related workflows.
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Power Platform admin center – Environments page updates
MC1226444 | April 1 – The Manage option in the Updates card and the label for release wave in the Updates card will be removed on February 3, 2026.How does this affect me?The Environments page in the Power Platform admin center will be updated, removing the Manage option and the label for release wave in the Updates card. When this change takes effect, a new link in the Updates card titled, “Release Wave opt-in has moved!” will be added. Your environment behavior is now dependent on…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Intelligent Summaries in Copilot Dashboard
MC1266912 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard will automatically provide AI-generated intelligent summaries by late May 2026, highlighting adoption trends and usage insights for admins. Suggested prompts aid deeper analysis. The feature is on by default, requires no configuration, has no user impact, and can be disabled if desired.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention
MC1266907 | March 31 – Microsoft Purview DLP now supports file creation and modification date conditions for SharePoint and OneDrive, enabling admins to create more precise DLP and auto-labeling policies. This feature, rolling out April 2026, is configurable by admins and improves lifecycle-based data governance without impacting users by default.
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Microsoft Secure Score: New recommendation for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
MC1266905 | March 31 – Microsoft Secure Score will add a new recommendation to block outbound traffic from mshta.exe in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, starting public preview in late March 2026. This reduces risk from attacks using mshta.exe, requires admin action to enable, and impacts compliance monitoring and data access.
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Use Copilot to create and edit Pages in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app
MC1266900 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app (iOS/Android) will enable users with a Premium license to create and edit Pages via Copilot chat starting late April 2026. The feature is enabled by default, respects existing permissions, and requires no user action to activate.
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune service update for March 2026
MC1266895 | March 31 – The Microsoft Intune service update for March 2026 introduces a new service build, visible in the Tenant Status blade. Users should review the latest features on the What’s new page and related blogs to prepare for changes and stay informed about ongoing updates.
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Take Action: Out-of-band update to address an issue affecting installation of the March 2026 non-security preview update
MC1266857 | March 31 – Microsoft has identified an issue affecting installation of the March 2026 Windows non-security preview update on some devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. While installing the update, the following error might occur: “Some update files are missing or have problems. We’ll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)”An out-of-band (OOB) update was released today, March 31, 2026, to address this installation issue. This cumulative…
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(Updated) The March 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available
MC1262522 | March 31 – (Updated 3-31-2026: The March 2026 Windows non-security preview update has been replaced with out-of-band update KB5086672 for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. The Windows 11 links in this message have been updated to reflect this change.)The March 2026 non-security preview update is now available for…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1266850 | March 31 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Updated Filter Pane in SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists
MC1229956 | March 31 – The SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists filter pane is updated for faster, more flexible filtering with expand/collapse sections and all filterable fields shown by default. Rollout starts mid-February 2026 for Targeted Release and end of March 2026 for General Availability. No admin action needed.
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Microsoft Dataverse – Discover, build, customize, and extend with management MCP server
MC1266693 | March 31 – We are announcing the ability to give developers and system integrators a central API-based foundation to discover and build custom management Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to use management MCP server, a build surface and registry for agent-ready tools available within your environment.Key functionalities of this feature include:Discover…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Engage leads with deeper knowledge by connecting any data source to Sales Development agent
MC1266651 | March 31 – We are announcing the ability to engage leads with deeper knowledge by connecting any data source to a Sales Development agent in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on May 1, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to connect any data source to a Sales Development agent by leveraging Power Platform connectors or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This allows you to drive automated customer conversations that are grounded in the…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Graph APIs for agent and app management
MC1173195 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now offers two new Graph API endpoints for admins to programmatically manage agents and apps, enabling automated reporting and integration without UI changes. Available in Frontier preview and rolling out globally by May 2026, these APIs require no extra licenses.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
MC1224569 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher Agent will add infographic export for reports and update Word and Pages output formats. Rolling out worldwide from mid-April to late April 2026, this default-enabled feature enhances report sharing and requires no admin action, though admins may inform users.
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(Updated) Outlook: Support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels in Outlook for iOS and Android
MC1247891 | March 31 – Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition starting mid-April 2026. This aligns mobile labeling with desktop and web Outlook, applying Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies automatically or with user prompts, without changing existing configurations.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
MC1217648 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) starting late April 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries for branded images in slides, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring robust image metadata.
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(Updated) Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams
MC1250273 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will improve copy and paste for @mentions and shared contacts by preserving interactive tags when valid in the destination conversation, falling back to plain text if not. The rollout starts May 2026, requires no admin action, and applies to Windows, Mac, and web versions.
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(Updated) High Volume Email for Microsoft 365 now generally available
MC1243552 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 introduces High Volume Email (HVE) for large-scale internal communications, available now with general availability completing April 2026. HVE offers dedicated SMTP endpoints, new admin controls, and reporting, with metered billing starting June 1, 2026. It is opt-in and does not affect existing limits.
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(Updated) Flexible layout for Teams meetings with resizable divider
MC1190199 | March 31 – Teams meetings will get a flexible layout with a resizable divider to adjust space between shared content and participant videos. Users can swap positions and customize views, enhancing experience on large screens. Rolling out January–April 2026, enabled by default with no admin setup needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Rooms: Front-of-room view control for Town Halls on Android
MC1182706 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will introduce an Adaptive Front-of-Room Experience for Town Halls, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout starts December 2025, with full availability by April 2026. Presenters control front-of-room views, enhancing hybrid Town Hall meetings with distraction-free attendee displays and backstage management tools.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams: Bilingual consecutive interpretation mode with Interpreter agent
MC1239927 | March 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams introduces a new Consecutive Interpretation mode for structured, turn-by-turn multilingual meetings, enhancing interactive discussions. Rollout starts May 2026, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. No admin configuration needed; existing Interpreter features remain unchanged unless the new mode is enabled.
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Connect Fabric Lakehouse data to AI‑powered sales research
MC1266582 | March 31 – We are announcing the ability to connect Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse data to AI-powered sales research in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables AI-powered experiences to combine sales activity data with trusted operational data in a single, coherent view for users. The Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse connector provides an integration between Dynamics 365 Sales research experiences and data…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational Messages to support email delivery
MC1189665 | March 30 – Organizational Messages in Microsoft 365 will add email as a delivery channel, alongside Windows and Teams surfaces. Public Preview started mid-November 2025; General Availability begins mid-April 2026. Admins can send premade email templates, including Copilot welcome and weekly journey messages. No action or compliance impact expected.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational Messages now support Action Segments for Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1189666 | March 30 – Microsoft 365 admin center now supports Action Segments for Organizational Messages targeting inactive Microsoft 365 Copilot users. Public Preview began mid-November 2025; General Availability starts mid-April 2026. Admins with Copilot licenses can use this feature to deliver relevant communications without changing existing policies.
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Microsoft Teams: New experience when users minimize the meeting window
MC1266027 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new minimized meeting window experience allowing users to raise hands and send reactions without restoring the full window. Two minimized views—expanded (showing up to four videos) and compact—are available. The update rolls out April–May 2026 and requires no admin action.
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One-time email passcodes for external presenters in Teams events
MC1266026 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams will introduce one-time email passcodes to verify anonymous external presenters in events, rolling out from April to June 2026. Tenant admins can enforce verification policies, allowing organizers to control external presenter access by requiring sign-in or passcodes, enhancing event security and flexibility.
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Update on custom domain guidance for Teams Event emails
MC1266025 | March 30 – Custom domain configuration is no longer required for custom HTML editing in Teams event emails, effective immediately. However, configuring a custom domain is still recommended for better sender identity, email deliverability, and trust, especially for external audiences. Documentation will be updated accordingly.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Comprehensive Copilot metrics in Copilot Analytics
MC1266023 | March 30 – New Microsoft 365 Copilot metrics will be added across apps like Edge, OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enhancing usage insights in Copilot Dashboard and Analytics. Rolling out worldwide from late April to late May 2026, this feature is automatic for licensed users with no required configuration changes.
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Microsoft Teams: Auto-detect spoken language in multilingual meetings
MC1266022 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams will auto-detect spoken languages in multilingual meetings, updating captions and transcripts in real time, removing manual language selection. This applies when Interpreter or multilingual speech recognition is enabled, supports 10 languages, and rolls out April 2026. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: New chat-first design for the Copilot mobile app
MC1266021 | March 30 – Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app will get a new chat-first design starting late April 2026, with updates to navigation, chat input, and voice interactions. The update is automatic, requires no admin action, and applies to all users on iOS and Android worldwide, enhancing usability without changing workflows.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Sensitivity label grouping modernization
MC1111778 | March 30 – Microsoft Purview is modernizing sensitivity labels by simplifying them into labels and label groupings for easier management. Migration will be manual for some tenants via a wizard and automatic for others between December 2025 and May 2026. Users won’t see changes; admins can adjust migrated labels post-migration.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Copilot new tab page
MC1250274 | March 30 – Microsoft Edge for Business is introducing a Copilot-inspired new tab page combining search, chat, and work content in one box. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 (public preview) and general availability in May 2026. Admins can enable it via Edge Management; users must opt in. No default changes occur automatically.
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(Updated) Brand impersonation protection for Teams Calling
MC1219793 | March 30 – Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Calling will roll out starting early May 2026, detecting and warning users of suspicious external calls to reduce fraud risks. It is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to enhance security without changing existing calling policies.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Identify your customers with enhanced authentication
MC1265792 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to identify your customers easier with enhanced authentication methods and mid-conversation authentication for live chat in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature improves customer onboarding and engagement by expanding authentication options and enabling authentication during live interactions. Broader identity provider support improves out-of-the-box…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Evaluate multiple conversations using Quality Evaluation Agent
MC1265787 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability for supervisors and quality managers to evaluate multiple closed conversations on demand, directly from the conversation list view, that also enables automated review of historical closed conversations in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? You will be able to quickly select and evaluate several closed conversations at once without navigating away from the…
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(Updated) Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams
MC1227087 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app into a unified Events app for streamlined creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts late February 2026 with general availability by late June. No admin action required; existing meetings and controls remain unchanged.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Admins will be able to enable third‑party model providers for specific users and groups
MC1263276 | March 30 – Admins will soon be able to assign third-party AI model providers like Anthropic and xAI to specific users or groups in Microsoft 365 Copilot via a new control in the Microsoft Admin Center. This rollout begins in late April 2026 and supports Entra ID group-based access management.
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Copilot Cowork now available in Frontier
MC1265767 | March 30 – Copilot Cowork is now available in Frontier for Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium users, enabling multi-step task orchestration across apps with user approval and progress tracking. It requires Frontier enrollment, enabled agents, and Anthropic as a subprocessor. EU tenants must enable it explicitly due to data boundary rules.
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Auto Critique and Model Council features in Researcher (Frontier program)
MC1265765 | March 30 – Researcher’s new Auto Critique improves draft quality by reviewing structure, sources, and citations. Model Council compares reports from multiple AI models, highlighting agreements and differences. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot Frontier program users by March 30, 2026, with tenant-admin control over feature and model access.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Boost engagement with Copilot-powered conversational text messages
MC1265755 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to boost engagement with Copilot-powered conversational text messages in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys in conjunction with Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to leverage Copilot Studio agents to deliver personalized SMS conversations with your customers. Key functionality of this feature includes:…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Case sentiment insights
MC1265753 | March 30 – We are announcing a new feature for Dynamics 365 Customer Service known as Case Sentiment Insights. This feature is designed to give agents and supervisors a clear, real-time view of customer sentiment across email, chat, and voice channels. This feature will help to identify potential escalations early and support better case prioritization. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?You will be able to see sentiment scores as…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Simulate case‑resolution flows before production
MC1265750 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to simulate case‑resolution flows before production in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to validate Case Management Agent resolution logic to detect configuration and instruction issues before they impact customers. Actionable validations from simulated end-to-end case resolution flows include resolution accuracy, clarification gaps,…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure file and Loop sharing in external 1:1, group and meeting chats
MC1181772 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams will enable automatic file and Loop component sharing in external 1:1, group, and meeting chats, improving collaboration. Guests can share files from their own OneDrive or SharePoint. IT admins can disable automatic sharing via policy. Rollout starts late October 2025, and completed late March 2026.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Consent-Based Recording for Voice Interactions
MC1265742 | March 30 – We are introducing consent-based recording in Dynamics 365 Contact Center to enhance trust, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce risk during customer voice interactions. This feature captures explicit customer consent at the start of calls with voice agents. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?Calls with voice agents will now include a proactive consent prompt before recording or transcription begins. If consent is…
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Power Platform – Move apps out of the default environment
MC1265740 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to move apps out of the default environment in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to move canvas apps and SharePoint forms from the default environment to designated Managed Environments.You can move apps by using one of the following methods:Manual cleanup: Best for smaller migrations or when you want to review apps…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales- Control AI insights generation by meeting sensitivity labels
MC1265738 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to control AI insights generation with meeting sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to define rules that control AI insight generation based on meeting sensitivity labels. Meetings marked with excluded labels (e.g. Highly confidential) won’t generate AI insights, while included meetings continue to power Meeting Prep…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – Configure admin setting for meeting AI insights sharing governance
MC1265735 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to configure admin settings for meeting AI insights sharing governance in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to control how meeting insights are used across Sales agent through access management, so you can protect sensitive data while still enabling sellers to benefit from AI-powered insights. This helps to reduce risk and maintain trust…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Building‑level insights on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal recommended actions page
MC1257308 | March 30 – Microsoft is adding building-level insights to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal’s recommended actions page, helping IT identify buildings with high Teams Rooms usage but still having BYOD rooms. This feature, enabled by default for eligible licenses, rolls out worldwide from early to late May 2026, requiring no action.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Unify next‑step suggestions across Microsoft AI and custom agents
MC1265733 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to surface recommended next steps for agents in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?The Unified Suggested Next Actions framework provides AI insights with business-specific agent logic, providing clearer, more actionable guidance. Suggestions from Microsoft AI agents and custom line-of-business agents appear in a standardized format across the inbox, case form, and…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Enhance timeline with AI-driven filtering and attribution
MC1265732 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to enhance the timeline with AI-driven filtering and attribution in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables AI agent attribution on activities, allowing users to distinguish automated actions (such as enrichment, classification, or updates) from human‑generated entries. Key capabilities of this feature include:Persona‑based filters:…
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Power Pages – Control Power Pages components using client APIs
MC1265724 | March 30 – We are introducing the ability to control Power Pages components using client APIs in Power Pages. This feature will reach general availability on February 30, 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 365 apps for Mac suite installer now includes the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
MC1230456 | March 30 – Starting mid-February 2026, the Microsoft 365 apps for Mac suite installer will include a shim for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, enabling users to download the full Copilot app. Deployment options and preparation steps are provided, with rollout completing by mid-May 2026. Existing installations remain unaffected.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Cancel voice consult with external number
MC1265722 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to cancel voice consult with an external number in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables customer service representatives to cancel consult and transfer attempts while a call is still in the connecting or ringing state. The cancel option appears directly in the UI during the connecting phase, allowing the consult or transfer attempt to be terminated…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use SMS channel to engage with customers proactively
MC1265721 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to use the SMS channel to engage with customers proactively in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables proactive engagement through the SMS channel that extends your customer engagement workflows with outbound SMS capabilities powered by the proactive engagement CCaaS API. It provides automated, targeted outreach using SMS, with support for…
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Power Pages – Enable secure server-side logic in Power Pages
MC1265719 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to enable secure server-side logic in Power Pages. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to securely execute server-side JavaScript within your sites. This allows for integration with external services, advanced data operations, and custom business logic without exposing sensitive credentials in client code.What action do I need to take?This message is…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Find, filter, and sort using natural language with smart grid
MC1265717 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to find, filter, and sort records using natural language queries directly within smart grid through Copilot Search in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? Users in Dynamics 365 Sales will be able to use natural language queries in Copilot Search to quickly locate and refine records within smart grids. This capability will help users reduce time spent navigating advanced…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Record task progress from the tasks grid
MC1265703 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to mark a task as complete from the grid view in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature allows users to mark a task as complete from the grid view.What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required.If you would like more information on this feature, please visit…
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Microsoft Teams: Copilot PSTN audio announcements
MC1260709 | March 30 – Microsoft Teams now provides audio announcements to PSTN participants when Copilot processes their audio in Copilot Only mode. This rollout is complete worldwide except GCCH and DoD (late June 2026). No admin action is needed; users may hear notifications when Copilot starts or stops processing audio.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use callback insights to optimize contact center operations
MC1265701 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to use callback insights to optimize contact center operations in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature provides analytics for voicemails and direct callback actions for conversations that go through overflows, providing supervisors with insights into these overflow actions via custom reporting. The improved data model for overflow action reporting…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Enable configurable timescale settings on assignments view
MC1265696 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to enable configurable timescale settings on assignments view in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature allows users to enable configurable timescale settings on assignments view and eliminate repetitive manual adjustments. This timescale setting that adapts to project duration and user preference to ensure that long-running projects can be…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Add support for Lookup and Currency on custom columns
MC1265693 | March 30 – We are announcing support for Lookup and Currency on custom columns in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to add Lookup and Currency data type fields as enterprise task custom columns. You can surface relational and financial data directly in the task grid, eliminating the need for task form customizations. This feature will be enabled by default for…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Enabling Infobip SMS for Dynamics 365 Contact Center
MC1265555 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability for users to use your Infobip SMS account directly in Contact Center to streamline how you connect with customers in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables Contact Center administrators to add Infobip as a third-party SMS provider, allowing users to send and receive SMS and MMS messages through Infobip connections. Once configured, Infobip SMS…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Boost decision making by using Visualize with Copilot
MC1265561 | March 30 – We are announcing the ability to boost data-driven decision making using Visualize with Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2026. How does this affect me? As part of Copilot’s productivity capabilities, smart charts enable sellers to generate real-time visualizations directly within their workflow. Using AI, these charts help you uncover trends, patterns, and relationships in tabular data, making it easier to interpret…
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