Message center announcements
November 2, 2026 – November 8, 2026
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Changes to custom organizational data in MODS for Workforce Insights
MC1542066 | November 6 – Microsoft 365 is retiring the Workforce Insights endpoint in MODS by November 18, 2026. Custom organizational data will now be ingested via the Microsoft 365 profile endpoint. Organizations using non-public attributes must join a private preview and switch before the deadline to continue data uploads.
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(Updated) Outlook for Windows report retirement in the Exchange admin center
MC1230889 | November 6 – The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center will retire in early April 2027. Admins must use the Microsoft 365 admin center for Outlook usage data. No user impact or admin action is needed, but update any documentation referencing the retired report.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Multimodal recording in Copilot Notebooks on Windows
MC1405506 | November 6 – Microsoft is introducing multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks on Windows, enabling users to record audio, images, and notes together. Microsoft 365 Copilot then generates structured insights like summaries and action items. The feature rolls out worldwide by end of November 2026, requires a Copilot license, and can be disabled by admins.
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Microsoft SharePoint Online and OneDrive for the web: Updated search experience with Copilot Search
MC1540513 | November 5 – SharePoint Online and OneDrive on the web are updating to a unified Copilot Search experience with natural-language prompts, AI summaries, and filters. Rollout starts mid-October 2026 (preview) and mid-January 2027 (general). Users can opt out during preview; minimal action required from organizations.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New chat sections for muted and meeting chats
MC1269864 | November 5 – Microsoft Teams will introduce two new chat sections—Muted chats (enabled by default) and Meeting chats (disabled by default)—to organize conversations. Rollout begins January 2027. Users can enable/disable and reorder these sections; no admin action is needed. Muted chats move automatically to their section unless favorited.
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Action required: Update permissions for Exchange Online Admin API
MC1540345 | November 5 – Microsoft is updating Exchange Online Admin API v2.0 permissions, replacing Exchange.ManageV2 and Exchange.ManageAsAppV2 with new permissions by November 2026. Affected applications must transition, obtain admin consent, verify RBAC roles, test, and remove old permissions to maintain access. No endpoint changes occur.
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(Updated) Notice: File policies in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps are retiring
MC1417993 | November 5 – File policies in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will retire on January 6, 2027. Organizations using these DLP file policies must migrate them to Microsoft Purview before this date to maintain enforcement. Microsoft Purview offers unified data protection with no-cost options for eligible customers. Non-users need no immediate action.
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Work IQ expands memory capabilities to agents
MC1539004 | November 5 – Work IQ introduces a new MCP path, /memory/me/coreMemories, giving authorized agents read-only access to a user’s personalized memory profile, including Custom Instructions, Saved Memories, and chat history insights. Rolling out globally in December 2026, access is controlled by default-enabled admin policies and respects user personalization settings.
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Microsoft Copilot Chat: Planner Agent task assignment, catch-up, and Copilot memory integration
MC1539002 | November 5 – Microsoft Copilot Chat’s Planner Agent is enhanced with task assignment, scheduled task catch-up, and memory integration to improve task management and personalized responses. Rolling out worldwide in December 2026, it supports shared basic plans, larger plans, and offers improved speed, reliability, and user control without admin action needed.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Project usage report retirement
MC1539001 | November 5 – The Project usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center will be retired on December 4, 2026, due to the retirement of Project Online and Project for the web. Administrators should export needed data by November 20, 2026, and use the Planner usage report instead. The Project desktop client remains supported.
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Attention needed: Your tenant will be auto enabled for the new Microsoft Defender RBAC model
MC1537494 | November 3 – Microsoft Defender RBAC will be auto-enabled in your tenant starting December 2026, unifying access management for Defender and Sentinel. Existing roles will be imported for review before activation about 30 days after notification. Adjust roles as needed; opt-out is available post-activation. Other Microsoft service permissions remain unchanged.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Changes to Unified RBAC permission mapping for Microsoft Entra Security Operator role
MC1486293 | November 3 – Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Unified RBAC mapping for the Microsoft Entra Security Operator role, removing default access to email threat policies and Tenant Allow/Block List. Rollout starts December 2026. Organizations must manually assign permissions if continued access is needed.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication to retire for self-service password reset (SSPR)
MC1536049 | November 3 – Microsoft Entra ID will retire Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication for self-service password reset (SSPR) starting February 2027, with a 50-day transition per user group. Organizations must prepare alternative recovery methods, as SMS/voice will no longer be available for SSPR after the transition.
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Microsoft Purview DLP: Unmanaged cloud app discovery and protection with Microsoft Purview and Palo Alto Prisma Access
MC1257999 | November 2 – Microsoft Purview now integrates with Palo Alto Prisma Access to extend data loss prevention to network traffic, enabling discovery and protection of sensitive data in unmanaged cloud apps. The feature rolls out from mid-April 2026 (preview) to June 2027 (general availability) and requires admin activation.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 settings enabled by default for newly created Engage communities
MC1480869 | November 7 – Newly created Microsoft Viva Engage communities will have Microsoft 365 group settings enabled by default, subscribing members to community emails and calendar invites. Rollout completes by November 2026. Community owners can adjust settings via the My Account portal. No admin action is required. Existing communities update later this fall.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New event duplication capability
MC1492166 | November 6 – Microsoft Outlook is adding a “Duplicate event” feature, allowing users to quickly create new events based on existing ones without re-entering details. The rollout began in late September 2026 and will complete by early December 2026. No action or compliance changes are required.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention- DLP to restrict processing external emails in M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat
MC1301714 | November 6 – Microsoft Purview is expanding Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to restrict Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat from processing emails from external or untrusted domains. This new admin-configurable DLP control, rolling out in public preview June 2026 and general availability June 2027, excludes external emails from Copilot grounding while maintaining internal data use.
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Copilot Cowork: Power Platform connectors now follow Microsoft 365 admin center settings
MC1542062 | November 6 – Microsoft Copilot Cowork now supports Power Platform connectors managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center, allowing centralized control over connector use with third-party apps. Rollout completes by mid-November 2026. Admins should review and configure connector availability, noting that Power Platform DLP policies do not apply to Cowork.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: new guided Copilot onboarding experience
MC1486291 | November 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces an optional, admin-led guided onboarding experience for Frontier participants, rolling out late October to November 2026. It personalizes training based on user roles and licenses, requires admin enablement, and supports reporting via Viva Learning to boost adoption and confidence.
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(Updated) New Outlook for Windows: All Accounts view brings email into a single inbox view
MC1519843 | November 6 – The new Outlook for Windows offers an All Accounts (Unified Inbox) view, letting users see and manage emails from multiple accounts in one inbox without merging mailboxes. Admins can control this feature via a policy in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, enabling or disabling it and user override options.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365: Enrich profile cards with custom properties from third-party systems
MC1193692 | November 6 – Starting January 2027, Microsoft 365 admins can add up to 10 custom properties from external systems to profile cards via Microsoft Graph People connectors. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and enhances user profiles for better collaboration. Future updates will support SAP SuccessFactors and Workday.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)
MC1307979 | November 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users with Copilot (Premium) licenses, enabling AI-generated summaries and note interaction. Rollout begins end of November 2026, with existing Copilot policies applying and no admin action required before deployment.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
MC1309746 | November 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android) for users with Premium licenses, enabling AI-generated summaries and Q&A on notes. Rollout begins end of November 2026, with existing Copilot policies applying and no admin action required before deployment.
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(Updated) Create sales pitches with Copilot in PowerPoint
MC1521609 | November 6 – A new Copilot skill in PowerPoint helps users create structured sales pitch presentations for various customer scenarios. It rolls out worldwide from late October to late November 2026 on Win32, Mac, and Web. No admin action or compliance concerns are required.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Network analytics updates
MC1540352 | November 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage network analytics will update in December 2026, adding custom date ranges, faster data refresh, improved dashboards, expanded filters, and new people-manager views. These changes help corporate communicators and network admins better analyze engagement. No admin action is needed; updates roll out automatically.
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Microsoft Teams: Automatically add tag members to channels with Workflows
MC1540351 | November 5 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a Workflows app template to automatically add users to channels when they are added to a team tag. This optional feature, rolling out worldwide in mid-December 2026, helps streamline access for location- or project-based groups without default changes.
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Microsoft Teams: Decline incoming mobile calls with a message
MC1540349 | November 5 – Microsoft Teams mobile users will soon be able to decline incoming calls with a predefined or custom message sent via Teams chat. This feature, rolling out worldwide in December 2026, enhances communication without answering calls. It applies only to Teams-to-Teams calls with available chat and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Data access governance report for group permissions
MC1540348 | November 5 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a Data access governance report in the admin center to help administrators identify sites accessible to specific groups and assess access levels. Rolling out worldwide from late November to early December 2026, it aids in managing permissions and preventing unintended content exposure.
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Action required: Exchange Online Admin API MailboxFolderPermission response update
MC1540342 | November 5 – Microsoft will update the Exchange Online Admin API v2.0 MailboxFolderPermission endpoint to return the User property as a structured object with DisplayName, Name, and PrimarySmtpAddress by early November 2026. Organizations must update applications to handle this change to avoid errors.
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Microsoft Planner: Planner capabilities in Copilot Cowork through the Planner Plugin
MC1540339 | November 5 – The Planner Plugin integrates Microsoft Planner with Copilot Cowork, enabling task prioritization, completion assistance, plan creation, visual reporting, and cross-Microsoft 365 work using Planner data. It rolls out worldwide by November 2026, requires appropriate licenses, and offers admin and user controls for availability and use.
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Opal (Frontier) – UBB Notification
MC1540330 | November 5 – Opal (Frontier) is a Microsoft 365 Computer Use Agent requiring admin-controlled access and usage-based billing for Copilot Credits. Rolling out November 9, 2026, it affects tenant admins and users. Admins must configure billing, assign spending policies, and review cost controls before rollout. No compliance issues noted.
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Sales agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot – Semantic model in Sales Agent
MC1540293 | November 5 – We are announcing the ability to enable semantic model support for Sales Agent. This feature will reach general availability on November 17, 2026. How does this affect me? The semantic model signals help Sales Agent better understand CRM data structure, views, relationships, forms, and business terminology. Administrators can fine-tune the semantic model signals to include the CRM tables, relationships, views, and glossary terms that Sales Agent can use when…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use role-based enforcement for recording and transcription downloads
MC1485169 | November 5 – Update: Release of this feature has been postponed; we will announce a new date in the future. We are announcing the ability to use role-based enforcement for recording and transcription downloads in Dynamics 365 Contact Center.How does this affect me?This feature helps organizations better protect sensitive customer communications by separating permissions to view recordings and transcripts from permissions to download them. Admins can assign new Dataverse…
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Power Automate – Information regarding the end of support for Copilot in the designer for cloud flows or agent flows.
MC1540258 | November 5 – On November 30, 2026, Copilot in the designer for cloud flows or agent flows will have reached end of support. How does this affect me? Makers will no longer be able to use Copilot in the designer for cloud flows or agent flows. This deprecation doesn’t delete, move, or change existing cloud flows or agent flows, including flows created or edited with Copilot. Makers will still be able to create, edit, test, and run cloud flows and agent flows in the designer,…
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Power Apps – Information regarding the end of support for AI-generated descriptions for model driven apps
MC1540110 | November 5 – Starting on November 30, 2026, AI-generated descriptions for model driven apps will have reached end of support. How does this affect me? The Create descriptions using AI option will no longer be available in the Publish dialog or the app designer Settings panel. Existing descriptions aren’t affected, and you can continue to add or edit descriptions manually. For an AI-assisted option, the model app-builder skill…
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Strengthen protection with timely Windows security updates
MC1540093 | November 5 – What and whyAI is accelerating vulnerability discovery and analysis, increasing the importance of timely protection. Windows is expanding the use of AI-assisted capabilities across vulnerability discovery, remediation, validation, and post-release monitoring, while keeping human judgment and accountability central to engineering decisions.Once a security update and associated guidance are publicly available, attackers may be able to analyze the…
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Move email messages to quarantine with a new remediation action
MC1523084 | November 5 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 introduces a “Move to Quarantine” remediation action, allowing admins to move suspicious emails from user mailboxes to Defender quarantine for safer investigation and management. Rollout begins late November 2026, with no action required but policy and role reviews recommended.
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(Updated) Office in Copilot brings the full power of Office into the Microsoft Copilot app
MC1530611 | November 5 – Microsoft Copilot now fully integrates Office apps, enabling users to create, edit, and collaborate on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files within the Copilot app. The rollout completes by mid-November 2026. No admin action is required, but admins should inform users and review policies. Data processing and AI capabilities are expanded accordingly.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Improved shared message experience
MC1539003 | November 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage will enhance shared messages with richer previews including formatted text, images, videos, and attachments. Users can view and interact with full conversations on the web without losing their feed position. Rollout starts mid-November 2026, requiring no workflow changes but user communication is recommended.
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Microsoft Outlook: Search within a selected folder
MC1539000 | November 5 – Outlook will allow users to limit search results to a selected mail folder, enhancing search control. This feature will roll out globally in mid-November 2026. No action or compliance concerns are required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot connectors in Work IQ APIs
MC1538999 | November 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will extend Work IQ APIs to use data and tools from connected enterprise systems via Copilot connectors, enabling richer AI experiences without extra setup. Rollout starts late November 2026. Existing permissions, controls, and governance remain unchanged; no admin action is needed.
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Power Platform – Copilot Studio agent metrics and alerts
MC1538998 | November 5 – We are announcing the availability of metrics and alerts in Power Platform Monitor for agents created in Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability by December 4, 2026. How does this affect me? Admins will be able to monitor the operational health and usage of conversational and autonomous agents under their purview with two new metrics: Agent session success rate: Percentage of successful autonomous tasks or resolved conversational…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Orchestrate conversation distribution with natural language playbooks
MC1538980 | November 4 – We are announcing the ability to orchestrate conversation distribution with natural language playbooks in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will be generally available by November 30, 2026. How does this affect me? Users will be able to configure natural-language playbooks to automatically manage conversation priority, overflow handling, representative assignment, and routing as conditions change throughout the conversation lifecycle. Key capabilities will…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use bullseye routing with user groups to orchestrate conversations
MC1538962 | November 4 – We are announcing the ability to Use bullseye routing with user groups to orchestrate conversations in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability by November 6, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature introduces a tiered assignment strategy that automatically expands the pool of eligible customer service representatives as conversation wait times increase. Admins can configure a bullseye routing playbook, allowing them to associate user…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery: In-product diagnostics to troubleshoot common challenges
MC1515937 | November 4 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery will introduce three read-only diagnostics for case access, security filters, and hold-policy distribution to help admins troubleshoot issues. Rollout begins December 2026 with general availability by early 2027. No admin action is required; diagnostics do not alter existing configurations.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: New ways to work across Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365
MC1479277 | November 4 – Microsoft Copilot updates include a new Home experience, enhanced Office integration, Code and Autopilot features with usage-based billing, Copilot Managed Runtime for enterprise code, and general availability in SharePoint and OneDrive. Admins must configure spending policies and manage access via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: UBB models in Chat and Word, Excel, and PowerPoint via the model selector
MC1519122 | November 4 – Microsoft is rolling out usage-based billing (UBB) models for Copilot Chat and Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint starting November 2026. Users need a Copilot subscription with UBB enabled and allocated credits to access advanced AI models like GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1. Admins manage access and credits.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1538752 | November 4 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Outlook: Share Word, Excel and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows
MC1245222 | November 4 – Starting mid-January 2027, the new Outlook for Windows will support sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments, replacing the need for classic Outlook. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and aims to streamline file sharing and align features between Outlook versions.
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(Updated) Classic Outlook for Windows: Upcoming visual improvements and a more consistent Outlook experience
MC1506730 | November 4 – Classic Outlook for Windows will receive visual updates like improved icons, spacing, and alignment starting November 2026 to enhance clarity and consistency without changing workflows. A monthly nonintrusive “What’s New” dialog will inform users. No admin action is required; users and help desks should be informed.
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Microsoft Teams Rooms: Refreshed Analytics
MC1537497 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Management portal will get a refreshed Analytics & Reports experience with updated design, simplified navigation, and new Room and Desk analytics sections. Rollout starts December 2026, completing by January 2027. No action or compliance concerns for admins.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Discover featured AI Skills Navigator playlists in Learning Agent
MC1537495 | November 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Learning Agent will feature AI Skills Navigator playlists, offering curated learning resources via natural language queries. Rolling out worldwide in mid-November 2026, this enhances skill-building for users where AI Skills Navigator is enabled, with no action required but settings review recommended.
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Intelligent call delegation is planned to change from Frontier public to public preview (Ring 3.6) as early as Nov 17th
MC1537490 | November 3 – Intelligent call delegation moves from Frontier to public preview (Ring 3.6) starting Nov 17, 2026, using AI to screen calls and schedule via Microsoft Bookings. Rollout runs Nov-Dec 2026; general availability in Jan 2027. Usage-based billing requires admin spending policy setup in Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Private tasks now stored in your private plan in Planner
MC1488845 | November 3 – Starting December 2026, private tasks in Microsoft Planner will be stored in users’ private Planner plans instead of Microsoft To Do, enabling richer Planner features while maintaining privacy and compliance. Existing tasks remain visible, no admin action is needed, and organizations should update related documentation and governance processes.
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(Updated) Updated My Task experience in Planner
MC1488844 | November 3 – Microsoft Planner’s My Tasks experience will be redesigned for clearer navigation, better task organization, and streamlined task creation. The update rolls out worldwide from early to late December 2026, requires no user action, and maintains existing data and policies. Organizations should inform users and update training materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Enhanced Copilot and AI controls for meetings
MC1532253 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams is replacing the Copilot meeting policy with two new policies—MeetingAI and TranscriptionWithMeetingAI—for clearer control over AI features and transcription in meetings. Rollout begins December 2026. Existing settings will be automatically mapped; admins should update scripts and review configurations accordingly.
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Power Automate – Information regarding the end of support for Describe it to design it
MC1537406 | November 3 – On November 30, 2026, Describe it to design it in Power Automate will have reached end of support. How does this affect me? Makers in your organization will no longer be able to create new cloud flows using Describe it to design it. This retirement doesn’t delete or move existing flows. Makers can still create and edit flows in the visual designer and start from templates. What action do I need to take? For makers who want to create flows from…
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Microsoft Teams: Invite attendees to register
MC1537353 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will enable organizers to send email invitations with registration links for events starting mid-November 2026. This applies to all event access types without changing eligibility. No special preparation is needed, but configuring a custom domain for M365 notifications is recommended to avoid restrictions.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Auto-labeling scalability, policy management, and reporting enhancements
MC1469958 | November 3 – Microsoft Purview enhances auto-labeling with increased simulation capacity (4M to 20M items), expanded SharePoint site targeting, improved reporting including Sensitive Information Type summaries, and a 30-day processing chart. Rollout begins mid-November 2026; no user impact or required action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: QR code protection for messages from external users
MC1470410 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will blur QR code images from external users by default starting mid-October 2026 to reduce phishing risks. Users can reveal codes if trusted. No admin action is needed, but admins should inform users and update guidance. The feature applies across all Teams platforms automatically.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updated header and dashboard for chats and channels on mobile
MC1467357 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams mobile is updating its chats and channels with a redesigned header and lightweight dashboard for easier access to channel details, people, and pinned content. This creates consistent navigation with desktop. Rollout starts late September 2026, completing by November. No action required, but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Admin policy to automatically block identified external meeting bots from joining meetings
MC1459141 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new admin policy allowing automatic blocking of identified external meeting bots from joining meetings. Rolling out from mid-September to November 2026, this optional setting enhances meeting security by giving admins control over bot participation without affecting current detection features.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced live captions settings and right-side panel view
MC1447682 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing live captions with a new right-side panel view and a consolidated settings menu for easier configuration. Users can auto-enable captions, manage languages, styles, and profanity filtering, and submit feedback. Rollout begins mid-August 2026, completing by November 2026 worldwide, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Expanded presenter visibility in Manage what attendees see
MC1443518 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing presenter visibility in “Manage what attendees see” by allowing event organizers and producers to drag and resize the presenter panel, displaying more presenters simultaneously. This improves monitoring, transitions, and management of large events. The update rolls out from mid-August to November 2026 automatically, requiring no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Centralized notification settings for channels
MC1466307 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce centralized channel notification settings by early October 2026, allowing users to manage all channel notifications from one location. This feature, enabled by default, preserves existing settings and requires no admin action. Users should be informed and internal guidance updated accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Unblock users to send message while file is uploading in the background
MC1317836 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to send messages while files upload asynchronously in the background, improving real-time collaboration. The rollout starts August 2026 and affects all platforms. No action is required, and existing compliance and security policies remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Breakout rooms now supported in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees
MC1330891 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams now supports breakout rooms in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees, allowing up to 100 breakout rooms per meeting. This feature, enabled by default, removes previous meeting size limits for breakout rooms. Rollout begins July 2026, completing by November 2026. No action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) support for Teams meetings and events
MC1323270 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will support Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) for town halls and live events starting June 2026, offering improved video streaming reliability and backup streams with automatic failover alongside existing RTMP. No user impact; admins must enable SRT via policy settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New experience when users minimize the meeting window
MC1266027 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new minimized meeting experience by late November 2026, allowing users to raise hands and send reactions without restoring the full window. Two minimized views—expanded (shows up to four videos) and compact (no videos)—are enabled by default, with no impact on screen sharing.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Streaming switchboard for NDI sources in meetings and events
MC1521613 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a streaming switchboard allowing event producers to select and stream up to eight NDI sources in meetings and events, available worldwide by mid-November 2026. Admins must enable NDI streaming via policy, and users must activate production capabilities in Teams to use this feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Two presenters can share their screens or windows simultaneously in meetings
MC1528014 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will allow two presenters to share screens or windows simultaneously in meetings starting early December 2026. This feature, enabled by default, lets participants view both shared contents at once. Admins can control this setting at the tenant level and organizers can manage it per meeting.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Report guest invitations for security concerns
MC1530615 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will let users report suspicious guest invitations for security concerns starting mid-November 2026. Reports go to IT admins via the Teams admin center. No action is needed if “Report a security concern” is already enabled in messaging policies, which control this feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Onboarding workflow for new team members
MC1518033 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce an onboarding workflow to automatically connect new members to relevant channels, improving engagement and onboarding speed. Rollout starts mid-November 2026 for Targeted Release and early December 2026 for General Availability. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personal message reminders for chat and channels
MC1470887 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce personal message reminders for chat and channel messages starting mid-November 2026, enabling users to create, manage, and receive notifications for reminders privately. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and supports desktop and mobile platforms.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Prepare internal sales review Copilot skill
MC1529481 | November 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new Copilot skill, Prepare internal sales review, to help users create executive sales summary presentations. The rollout began in late October 2026 and will complete by late November 2026, affecting PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and web with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Review sales pipeline Copilot skill
MC1529477 | November 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new Copilot skill, Review sales pipeline, to help users create or update sales pipeline and forecast presentations. The feature is rolling out worldwide from late October to late November 2026 on Windows, Mac, and web, requiring no admin action or changes to data handling.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Draft proposal response Copilot skill
MC1529476 | November 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new Copilot skill, Draft proposal response, to help users create customer-specific proposal drafts. The rollout began in late October 2026 and will complete by late November 2026. No admin action is needed, and it does not change data processing or AI interaction methods.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Prepare customer review deck Copilot skill
MC1529480 | November 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint is introducing a new Copilot skill, Prepare customer review deck, to help users create QBR presentations focused on customer goals and outcomes. The rollout began in late October 2026 and will complete by late November 2026, with no admin action required or changes to data handling.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Feedback UX update
MC1530595 | November 3 – Microsoft Copilot is updating the thumbs-down feedback to include selectable categories and optional comments for more actionable input. The rollout begins mid-November 2026 worldwide, affecting organizational, consumer, and education accounts on web, Windows, and macOS. No admin action is needed; data is stored per existing feedback policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Teams Events Attendance and Engagement Report Policy
MC1455014 | November 3 – Microsoft is introducing a new policy separating Teams Events attendance and engagement report controls from Teams Meetings, managed via CsTeamsEventsPolicy. Rollout starts mid-December 2026. Administrators can independently configure report access with multiple policy options. Review and update settings and documentation accordingly after rollout.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.9.x Hotfix Release
MC1536784 | November 3 – Maintenance window for non-production start:: November 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window for non-production end:: November 5, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTC Maintenance window for production start:: November 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window for production end:: November 8, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTC This is a hotfix deployment of Power Pages version 9.8.9.x for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment contains critical bug fixes,…
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Limits in Copilot Chat
MC1536158 | November 3 – Microsoft is applying fair use limits to Copilot Chat features for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, restricting access variably throughout the day. Limits affect web, desktop, and mobile apps, with notifications in-product. Admins cannot adjust limits but should inform help desk staff; no action is required.
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Power Platform – Newer GPT models replace Anthropic, Grok, and earlier GPT models
MC1536101 | November 3 – We are updating the models available in prompts in Copilot Studio, Power Automate and Power Apps to bring newer OpenAI GPT models to the Basic, Standard, and Premium tiers, with no change to tier pricing. As part of this update, we’re retiring the Anthropic and Grok models and earlier GPT models listed below. Existing prompts using these models will automatically move to the replacement for their current tier, providing access to newer models while preserving your tier selection. This…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Suggestions to continue in another Copilot experience
MC1536065 | November 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will suggest switching to a better-fit Copilot mode (e.g., Cowork) after a prompt, maintaining conversation context. This feature rolls out worldwide mid to late November 2026, affects users with access to supported modes, requires no admin action, and has no identified compliance issues.
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Changes to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents in Microsoft Copilot
MC1536062 | November 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will replace standalone Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents with integrated document creation and editing in Copilot Chat. Rollout starts mid-November 2026, completing by late December. Users must start new chats for edits; no admin action is needed, and existing files and permissions remain unchanged.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Conversation orchestration expands routing and overflow capabilities
MC1536059 | November 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot enhances Dynamics 365 Contact Center with conversation orchestration, enabling dynamic priority escalation, overflow handling, preferred representative assignment, and bullseye routing. Administrators configure natural-language playbooks. Rollout begins late October 2026. Existing users need no action; new users must enable and configure playbooks.
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Microsoft Teams: What’s happening across your organization in Activity notifications
MC1536058 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams is adding a “What’s happening across your organization” section in the Activity feed to highlight relevant posts from leaders and communities. Rolling out worldwide from November to December 2026, it allows users to join communities and follow colleagues directly from notifications. Admins should enable Communities and Storylines.
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Increasing user exception limit to 10,000 for Standard-Deferred release preferences
MC1536057 | November 3 – The user exception limit for Standard-Deferred release preferences is increasing from 100 to 10,000 users per tenant to support larger pilot groups. This change rolls out worldwide from late October to mid-November 2026, allowing more flexible audience management using Microsoft Entra ID groups. No action is required unless expanding exceptions.
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Microsoft Teams: Facilitator Protection skill helps identify suspected social-engineering attempts
MC1536056 | November 3 – Microsoft Teams’ Facilitator Protection skill uses AI to detect suspected social-engineering attempts in meetings with external participants by analyzing transcripts. If detected, users receive warnings with options to end the meeting or restrict sharing. It rolls out worldwide from late January to mid-February 2027, requiring no user action.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: New accounting capabilities in Excel and Cowork
MC1536053 | November 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces new accounting features in Excel and Cowork for finance professionals to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, analyze performance, and support budgeting and compliance. Available from late October 2026 (preview) and November 13, 2026 (general availability), it requires Copilot licenses and respects data permissions.
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Microsoft Defender: Expanded URBAC permission support for email content access
MC1536045 | November 3 – Microsoft Defender has expanded Unified role-based access control (URBAC) permissions for email content access to include alerts related to potentially malicious URL clicks. Security analysts with the appropriate permission can now preview and download emails from four alert types, ensuring consistent access across scenarios.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Power BI reports as references in Copilot Notebooks
MC1474458 | November 2 – Microsoft Copilot Notebooks now support adding Power BI reports as references, enhancing summaries with real business data. Public preview began late September 2026; general availability is delayed to late November through mid-December 2026. No extra setup is needed if Power BI and Copilot are enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements
MC1183013 | November 2 – Microsoft Viva Engage introduces My Team audiences and flexible targeting for Storyline Announcements, allowing leaders to tailor communications by organizational attributes, groups, or individuals. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins mid-January 2027. No admin action required, but validating organizational data is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Breakout room support for Teams Rooms on Android
MC1488847 | November 2 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support breakout rooms starting early December 2026, allowing meeting organizers to assign and move these devices between breakout and main rooms. This update enhances meeting coordination and aligns Android features with Windows, requiring no action but recommending communication and documentation updates.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.10.xx Non Production Release
MC1535686 | November 2 – Maintenance window start: November 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTCMaintenance window end: November 15, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTCThis deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release includes security enhancements, customer-reported fixes, and performance updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed here.How does this affect me? During the update, the Portal Management…
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Building a risk-based patching response for Windows Server
MC1535667 | November 2 – What and why:Microsoft recommends adopting a risk-based approach to Windows Server patching. It helps organizations respond faster to critical vulnerabilities while minimizing operational disruption. Rather than relying on fixed patching schedules, prioritize updates based on exploit activity, system exposure, workload criticality, and business impact.Rollout schedule:This guidance is available…
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Introducing restore summary in Windows settings backup and restore
MC1535666 | November 2 – What and whyStarting with Windows 11, version 24H2 and later, Windows settings backup and restore introduces restore summary. It’s a new on-device experience that helps users understand what was restored to their PC after setup. Users can view a summary of restored personalization settings and the Microsoft Store app list, having greater visibility into restore outcomes and getting productive faster on a new device.Rollout…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Word: Document summarization experience moving
MC1454113 | November 2 – Starting September 2026, Microsoft Word’s document summarization will move from the Top of Doc to other Copilot surfaces, maintaining the same AI-powered capability. Users can access summaries via Copilot prompts. No admin action is needed, but update training and inform users of this change.
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Microsoft Copilot app: Updates to Home and navigation
MC1535647 | November 2 – Microsoft Copilot app updates include a new Home integrating Chat, Cowork, Projects, and Workspaces. Projects organize related tasks and files without storing content, while Workspaces replace Notebooks for team collaboration. Rollout starts late October 2026, with licensing and billing configurations affecting access.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.10.xx Production Release
MC1535642 | November 2 – Maintenance window start: December 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: December 6, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTCThis deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release includes security enhancements, customer-reported fixes, and performance updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed here.How does this affect me?During the update, the Portal Management…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Customize file extensions blocked by Weaponizable File Protection
MC1509801 | November 2 – Starting early December 2026, Microsoft Teams will let admins customize file extensions blocked by Weaponizable File Protection or use the default list. Organizations using the default list will get automatic updates; customized lists won’t receive updates. No user experience changes; no action required unless customization is desired.
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