(Updated) Retirement of Post by Email and Reply by Email in Viva Engage (Yammer)

MC718760 | June 6 – Starting in mid-June 2024, the ability to create a new post or reply to an existing post directly using email will be retired from Viva Engage (Yammer). Users must instead utilize interactive emails in Outlook. This change will not affect other email-related Engage features, and retirement is expected to complete by late June 2024. Admins may need to alter business processes and review internal help or guidance for end-users. Alternative mechanisms are available for automatic posting workflows.
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(Updated) Azure Information Protection Add-in for Office is retiring

MC713037 | June 6 – The Azure Information Protection (AIP) Unified Labeling add-in for Office is retiring on April 11, 2024. Organizations must transition to Microsoft 365 Apps built-in labeling. Important dates include the release of Microsoft Purview Information Protection client version 3.0 in April 2024 and the permanent disablement of the AIP Add-in in Office in late December 2024.
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Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft 365 Groups connectors retire starting August 5, 2024

MC798683 | June 6 – Microsoft 365 Groups connectors in Outlook will retire from August 5 to September 5, 2024. Users won’t be able to create or manage connections, and existing ones won’t receive updates. Microsoft recommends using Power Automate app as an alternative to receive notifications and updates on Group email. Users should prepare for this change by notifying their organization and updating documentation.
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Change coming to the format of IP addresses containing IPV4 embedded in IPV6 addresses within token claims

MC798676 | June 4 – The format of IP addresses embedded in IPV6 within token claims is changing, impacting the ‘ipaddr’ claim in JWTs. Organizations using custom applications that depend on the string format of this claim need to update their code. The change takes effect on July 8th, 2024. No action is required if there’s no dependency on the string format.
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Decoupling Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Process form Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Devices

MC793918 | June 3 – Starting June 2024, Microsoft Purview DLP will be separated from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows devices. This backend change will not affect the deployment process. Customers will see two distinct processes for DLP and Defender instead of one, improving stability and performance. No action is required for most customers.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies

MC688930 | June 7 – The Teams admin center will introduce app centric management and changes to app permission policies. Admins can control who can install Teams apps and manage access to the app individually. The feature will roll out in three phases, affecting tenants with different permission policies. No action is needed for phase 1 tenants. More information will be provided for phase 2 and 3 tenants in a follow-up communication before launch.
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Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 and in Microsoft Teams: The new Catch up feature

MC799636 | June 7 – Microsoft 365 and Teams introduce ‘Catch up,’ a new feature in Microsoft Copilot, requiring a license. It provides updates and action prompts on a ‘Catch up’ tab, rolling out from late June to July 2024. No admin action needed for the rollout.
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Microsoft Outlook: Add shared folders to Favorites

MC799635 | June 7 – Outlook for Windows and web will soon allow adding shared folders to Favorites. Rollout begins June 2024 for Targeted Release and July 2024 for General Availability. No admin action needed; users should be informed. Learn more at Microsoft Support. Not applicable to Mac or mobile devices.
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Microsoft Viva: A new feature to manage users in Viva Engage (View-only mode)

MC799633 | June 7 – Starting July 2024, Viva Engage will introduce a view-only mode, allowing admins to limit users’ abilities to create or edit content. Users in view-only mode can still access content and receive notifications. The feature is managed in the Engage admin center and recorded in M365 audit logs. No action is required from admins to enable this feature.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced sound notification controls

MC799632 | June 7 – Microsoft Teams introduces enhanced sound notification controls, allowing users to customize sounds for different notification types. Rolling out for Windows desktop and web in July 2024, with Mac to follow, this feature includes settings for standard, urgent, and priority notifications, with multiple sound options available. No admin preparation is required.
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Microsoft Outlook: RSVP improvements in event context menu

MC799631 | June 7 – Outlook is updating the event context menu to make RSVP options more accessible, with responses applicable to individual events or entire series. Rollout starts in June 2024 for Targeted Release and in July 2024 for General Availability. No admin action needed, but users should be informed.
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Update on the Recall Preview Feature for Copilot+ PCs

MC799525 | June 7 – Today, we are sharing an update on the Recall (preview) feature for Copilot+ PCs, including more information on the setup experience for Recall, privacy controls, and additional details on our approach to security.Recall is a new way to instantly find something you’ve previously seen on your PC. To create an explorable visual timeline…
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Power Platform – Modern security role redirection from the Dynamics 365 portal to Power Platform admin center

MC799340 | June 7 – We are announcing the general availability of modern hierarchy security setting URL redirection. This was made available via public preview on March 25, 2024, and will be available as part of general availability starting June 17, 2024.How does this affect me?Following the general availability of security roles and privileges in the modern UI, users that have access to the security role editor can access this setting in the…
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Microsoft SharePoint Online: Apply shapes to images

MC799283 | June 6 – SharePoint Online will soon introduce a feature allowing users to apply shapes like square, circle, triangle, hexagon, pebble, and teardrop to images in Image and Text web parts. Rollout begins mid-April 2024 and ends early June 2024. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: People app on Teams phone devices

MC799282 | June 6 – The new Microsoft Teams feature enhances the People app on Teams Phone devices, offering a quicker, more streamlined experience. Users can switch between contact lists rapidly, add people, or create groups. The rollout begins in mid-July 2024, with updates necessary to access the new feature. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396773 details this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Private Line feature on Teams phone devices

MC799281 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a Private Line feature for Teams phone devices, allowing users with delegate lines to have a second, private number. This feature includes distinct ringtones and call history tagging for differentiation. It will roll out worldwide starting mid-July 2024. Users must configure private lines via PowerShell.
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Microsoft Teams phone devices: Explicit Consent meeting recording policy

MC799280 | June 6 – The message details a new Explicit Consent recording meeting policy for Microsoft Teams phone devices, requiring participant consent for recordings or transcriptions. It will roll out in mid-July 2024, with the feature being disabled by default and admins having the option to enable it.
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Microsoft Graph Connector: Connection statistics for Admins

MC799278 | June 6 – The message discusses the introduction of Connection statistics for admins in Microsoft Graph Connector, providing insights into crawled and indexed items. It will be available in Public Preview and General Availability from late June to early July 2024. No preparation is needed for this update.
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Microsoft 365 apps: Set expiration available for all links when sharing

MC799277 | June 6 – Microsoft 365 apps will soon allow setting expiration dates for all shared links. This feature will be available for links shared with anyone, people in your organization, or selected individuals. The rollout will start in late June 2024 and finish by mid-July 2024, requiring no admin action.
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Microsoft Defender XDR: Simplified DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) setup for enhanced domain protection

MC799276 | June 6 – The message details a Microsoft Defender XDR update simplifying DKIM setup for domain protection, with a rollout starting mid-June 2024 and completing by mid-July 2024. It introduces easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for better information visibility. Preparation is minimal as the update is automatic.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Ability to delete indicator variants (GA)

MC799275 | June 6 – Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management will soon introduce a feature allowing admins to delete indicator variants, with Public Preview completed in February 2024 and General Availability expected by early July 2024. This control will be available in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Purview portal: Enhanced global Search

MC799274 | June 6 – The Microsoft Purview portal will soon introduce an enhanced global Search feature, allowing users to search for organizational profiles, including names, email addresses, role groups, and admin units. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 396570 and 396571, will start rolling out in early July 2024 and is expected to complete by early September 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams: Respond to meetings with Follow

MC786325 | June 6 – Outlook and Teams are introducing a new meeting response called ‘Follow’ for attendees who can’t attend but want to stay informed. It’s rolling out from late May 2024 to mid-July 2024, initially in the new Outlook for Windows and the web, not on Mac or mobile. Organizers will be notified of ‘Follow’ responses, and users will be marked as free but kept in the loop.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: New Quarantine release details

MC744113 | June 6 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is rolling out new details on who or what is responsible for releasing a message from quarantine. The Release by field will be propagated with the email address of the user or admin responsible for the release. This will be available in the email summary flyout panel accessible from the Quarantine page. The release will be captured by the system. Admins should update their training documentation. The rollout will begin in late March 2024 and complete by early July 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Channel cards

MC797474 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will introduce Channel cards providing an overview of a channel, including description, activity, team name, and membership. They will appear on desktop and web by hovering over channel names and offer quick access to settings and management. Rollout begins early July 2024, completing by late July 2024, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) OneDrive for Business: Shortened URLs in OneDrive web

MC796476 | June 6 – OneDrive for Business is simplifying web URLs for easier navigation, rolling out mid-June to mid-July 2024. The new format will be “tenant-my.sharepoint.com” with no impact on existing scenarios. Redirects from old URLs will function, and no preparation is needed from users, though user training may be updated. Automation and scripts remain unaffected. Future improvements are planned without a specified timeline.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Apps now supported in group chats with external users

MC779844 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will support apps in group chats with external users starting mid-May 2024. The rollout includes Teams for web, desktop, and mobile. Group chat hosts can add apps, but external users can’t manage them. Existing access policies will apply, and organizations can opt out if desired.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updates to sharing app content in a meeting

MC776191 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing updates to app sharing in meetings, with a Public Developer Preview in mid-April 2024 and General Availability in mid-May 2024. New features include one-click sharing for non-collaborative apps and the ability for developers to enable sharing of specific app parts. No user education is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Phone devices: Redirect incoming calls directly to voicemail from incoming call notifications

MC762504 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams Phone devices will soon have the feature to redirect incoming calls directly to voicemail without accepting or rejecting the call. Admins can control the rollout by configuring the ‘AllowCallRedirect’ parameter in the Teams calling policy. Users should ensure their Teams phone devices are updated to access the new feature. Rollout will happen automatically by the specified date.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Intelligent message translation in chats on desktop

MC748379 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will have intelligent message translation in chats on desktop. Users will see translation suggestions when they receive a message in a different language. Users can select which languages they do not want to translate and whether to translate messages automatically. The feature will begin rolling out in early April 2024 and will be completed by late June 2024. Users can access and update their translation settings through Settings > Appearance and accessibility > Translation. It is recommended to notify users and update training and documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting details displayed on pre-join screen

MC746322 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams for Windows and Mac will display meeting details such as the title, start and end time, and number of participants on the pre-join screen for in-tenant participants. The rollout will begin in late April 2024 and will not require any admin action. External guests will not see these details.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ability to change language in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows

MC734279 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will allow end users to change the language of the app, with the same language choices as the desktop app. The feature will roll out globally by mid-June 2024. Users must restart the device for the language change to take effect, and admins should enable the language change option through a setting in Skypesettings.xml.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personalize group chats with avatars

MC717970 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing custom avatars for group chats, allowing users to upload their own images or select from built-in images or emojis. This feature will roll out worldwide, including GCC, GCC High, and DoD, from mid-March to mid-June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Change background while recording on phone

MC718553 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams on iOS devices will allow users to change their background to any image or blur it while recording. The feature will be rolled out worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD in late May 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Admins can select the domain to use for Teams Email Service

MC705761 | June 6 – Admins can now select the domain to use for sending emails to users via Teams Email Service. The feature will be rolled out in mid-February 2024 for standard release and early May 2024 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. No action is required from admins, but they may want to inform users and update documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share contact information of people in Microsoft Teams chat

MC704192 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams now allows users to share contact information of someone who is not in a chat, making it easier for others to get to know other collaborators. The rollout will begin mid-January 2024 and complete by late January 2024 for Targeted Release, and early February 2024 to mid-June 2024 for Worldwide, GCC, GCC High & DoD. No preparation is necessary, but internal documentation can be updated.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Limit Presenter Role Permissions

MC715431 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a PowerShell to allow admins to control presenter role permissions in untrusted environments. Key changes include disabling attendee mics/cameras, enabling single/all attendee mics/cameras, changing the roles of other participants, lowering participants’ hands, and removing participants. Targeted and worldwide releases will begin in March and April 2024, respectively. IT admins can manage this feature via PowerShell. No preparation is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Voice isolation

MC690921 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will roll out “Voice isolation” in April 2024, which uses AI to filter out background noise during calls and meetings. The feature will be enabled by default, and users can enroll their voice profile to improve audio input quality. Organizations can disable the feature via PowerShell. Communication with users and updating training and documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Workflows within Microsoft Teams chats menu

MC683929 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will introduce workflows powered by Power Automate into the overflow menu for chats. Users can configure workflow templates specific to chats within Teams and deploy them to the chat. The rollout will begin mid-November and complete by mid-June 2024. The feature will only be available within the New Teams client, and if the Power Automate app is disabled in Teams Admin Center, users will not see this option within the overflow menu. It is recommended to bring awareness to users about this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In-meeting Error Messaging

MC683928 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams Meeting users will receive error messages on the right pane explaining why they cannot access meeting chats due to policy limitations or unexpected errors. The rollout will begin in mid-November and end in mid-June 2024, and users do not need to take any action to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Emojis, GIFs and Stickers Unified in One Picker

MC674737 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will soon have a combined picker for emojis, GIFs, and stickers. The rollout timeline has been updated, with targeted release starting in early December 2023 and worldwide release in early April 2024. Users can find all the fun content under the smiley face icon, and there is nothing to do to prepare.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting Options categorization

MC726124 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing categories within Meeting Options to provide increased clarity and help organizers configure their meetings according to their needs. The categories will be available throughout the meeting lifecycle in Microsoft Teams. The rollout will begin in April 2024 and complete by early July 2024. Default meeting options are still determined by an org’s IT admin, but organizers and co-organizers can override them for a specific meeting. The categories are only available in the new Teams client during scheduling and web (excluding Safari). The categories are coming to in-meeting Meeting Options later.
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(Updated) Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Enhanced privacy control: Limiting PII data access in Activity Explorer

MC759457 | June 6 – The update enhances privacy control in Endpoint DLP by limiting access to PII in Activity Explorer to admins with the ‘Data Classification Content Viewer’ role. It will roll out from late June to mid-July 2024. Admins without this role will lose certain access rights. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 383745.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in Town Hall

MC715693 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature for Town Hall events that allows organizers, presenters, and external presenters to engage in private discussions before, during, and after their virtual events. This feature will be automatically available in Microsoft Teams when it is released, and the event organizer must define their presenters and external presenters for this exclusive group chat to be created. The rollout is expected to begin in early August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August 2024 for Worldwide. No action is required to prepare for this feature.
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(Updated) Offline mode in OneDrive for Web

MC686277 | June 6 – OneDrive for Web will soon enable “Offline mode” for Windows and macOS devices running the OneDrive sync app, allowing users to continue working with OneDrive even when offline. This feature will be on by default and will give users the ability to view, rename, move, copy their files, and create new folders when offline. Administrators will be able to control various aspects of Offline mode using the Group Policies outlined in the message. The feature will be rolled out gradually from late February 2024 to late June 2024. Users can turn off Offline mode if they desire to do so. More information is available in the provided links.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Annotate PDFs with text boxes

MC783215 | June 6 – Microsoft OneDrive introduces a feature for annotating PDFs with text boxes, rolling out late June to late July 2024. Users can edit PDFs in OneDrive and SharePoint by opening the file and using the ‘Edit’ and ‘Add Text’ commands. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for the web: Create with templates

MC729718 | June 6 – The rollout of a refreshed file creation experience in OneDrive for the web includes the option to create new files from templates. The rollout begins in early March and completes by late June 2024. Users can also create files using company templates and choose file storage locations. No admin action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Create avatars from photo

MC789315 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature to create avatars from photos using AI technology, rolling out in early June to late June 2024. It requires a quad-core processor, 4 GB RAM, and is available for various Microsoft Teams and Office 365 licenses. Users can create up to three avatars and need Teams 2.1 or newer on Windows PC or Mac. To prepare, enable Avatars for Microsoft Teams in the Teams Admin Center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender XDR: Enhancing email remediation with Sender’s copy clean-up features

MC794815 | June 6 – Microsoft Defender XDR is introducing Sender’s copy clean-up features to enhance email remediation. This includes integration with Soft delete, wide support across platforms, and an undo capability. It applies to intra-organization and outbound emails, with a rollout expected from end of May to late July 2024. Admins will have improved management of Sent items with no action required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Advanced analytics

MC738643 | June 6 – Microsoft Viva Connections will have advanced analytics available from mid-May 2024. The new analytics include 90-day daily and aggregated data, monthly data for the last 12 months, and month-over-month retention and returning user metrics. The rollout will happen automatically, and organizations need to have Microsoft Viva Suite or Microsoft Viva Communications and Communities licenses for their users. Learn more at Microsoft Learn.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Reported mailbox notifications messages subject change

MC790242 | June 6 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is changing the subject line format for end-user reported notification messages to improve readability and rule creation. The rollout starts mid-June 2024 and ends mid-July 2024. No action is required from users as existing settings remain unaffected.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: New Banner web part (updated title area) in Pages and News

MC791596 | June 6 – Microsoft SharePoint Online is introducing a new Banner web part for Pages and News, allowing users to remove or add multiple banners to a page. Targeted Release begins mid-June 2024, with General Availability starting early July 2024. The update includes new Banner layouts and affects page templates and title synchronization. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention for endpoints – support for two new predicates

MC687844 | June 6 – The message details an update for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, introducing two new predicates for endpoint devices. The rollout begins late April 2024, with completion expected by late August 2024. It advises to prepare by utilizing the Microsoft Purview compliance portal and provides relevant links for further information.
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(Updated) Managing Microsoft Viva Engage no longer requires the assignment of a Microsoft 365 license seat

MC781589 | June 6 – Global and Engage admins can manage Microsoft Viva Engage without a dedicated service plan after a change in May 2024. Other admin roles still require a “Viva Engage Core” plan. Admins should adjust licenses accordingly and update documentation. Rollout is automatic.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge for Business: Customize organizational branding using the Microsoft Edge management service

MC720776 | June 6 – Late March 2024, admins can customize organizational branding assets onto Edge for Business through the Microsoft Edge management service. This branding can help users differentiate between multiple profiles and browser windows. Admins can control, preview, and customize the organization name, accent color, logo, and Edge for Business taskbar icon overlay. Default branding can be enabled through policies. Preview for this new feature began on March 21, 2024, and is expected to complete within a week. Rolling out worldwide late April 2024 to late June 2024. Admins will need to navigate to Microsoft Edge management service to customize and configure organization assets.
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(Updated) Microsoft Syntex: Sensitive information processing model

MC791115 | June 6 – Microsoft Syntex is introducing a new prebuilt model for identifying and optionally extracting sensitive information from SharePoint document libraries, with a rollout beginning in mid-June 2024 and completing by mid-July 2024. Users should be informed about this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft Copilot app in classic Outlook for Windows

MC790241 | June 6 – The Microsoft Copilot app will be available in classic Outlook for Windows, starting with a Public Preview in early May 2024 and achieving General Availability by mid-June 2024. This feature comes with a qualifying Copilot license and requires no admin action prior to rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Scoped search in New Teams

MC716386 | June 6 – Microsoft is rolling out scoped search to New Teams for the Viva Connections app, with no change for those using Classic Teams. The rollout will begin in February 2024 and complete by July 2024. The search box text will display “Search in Viva Connections” and workplace search will be available. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout if using New Teams.
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(Updated) New Gallery in Teams Meetings

MC686281 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new gallery view for meetings and calls, which will be the default view for users. The new gallery includes changes such as 16:9 aspect ratio participant tiles, an audio-video mixed gallery, and customization options for users. The rollout will begin in late January 2024 for Targeted Release and will be completed by late July 2024. Organizations should notify their users about this change and update any training documentation as necessary.
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(Updated) Answers in Viva content in Microsoft Search

MC715700 | June 6 – Updated June 6, 2024: We have made the decision not to proceed with this feature at this time. You can safely disregard this message.In Microsoft Search, end users will soon be able to search for and find high-confidence matching questions in Answers in Microsoft Viva and Communities in Viva Engage. Licensed Answers in Viva users will be able to post a question to Answers in Viva from Microsoft Search.This message is associated with Microsoft 365…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status

MC704035 | June 6 – Microsoft Teams users can now control how they receive notifications in meeting chats through RSVP to their meetings. Declining a meeting will result in no notifications or chats in the chat list, while accepting a meeting will result in notifications for all new messages. The rollout will begin in mid-July 2024 and will be available on Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile, and Web. Users can select which meetings they want to receive message updates from. No action is required to prepare, but users may want to be notified about this new capability.
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We welcome your feedback on Windows communications on this site

MC791500 | June 6 – Updated June 6, 2024: Our survey closes next Tuesday, June 11 at 5:00 PM Pacific time! Please let us know your feedback at this year’s survey. Thank you to all our participants for their valuable feedback!–If you have access to Windows information in the Microsoft 365 admin center, please take a few moments to answer a short anonymous survey…
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Microsoft Teams: Change Teams Meeting add-in to install in a new directory

MC799210 | June 6 – The message details a change in the installation directory for the Teams Meeting add-in to prevent file removal during classic Teams uninstallation. It is available now, with no admin action required unless manually installing the add-in. Admins should update documentation accordingly.
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SharePoint Online: Enhancements to Text web part (Part 1)

MC799209 | June 6 – SharePoint Online’s Text web part is being enhanced with expanded font size support, additional bullet and numbered list styles, and custom list capabilities. Rollout starts mid-May 2024, with all page authors gaining these features automatically. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 394278.
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Microsoft Copilot: Support for referencing PDF files in PowerPoint

MC798685 | June 4 – Microsoft Copilot introduces the ability to create PowerPoint presentations from PDF files. This feature requires a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and will be globally available between late May and mid-June 2024. No admin action is needed for the rollout. Roadmap ID: 396344.
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Microsoft Outlook: Emails sync to your device for offline use

MC798682 | June 4 – Outlook will introduce a sync window feature, allowing users to select the number of days’ emails to sync for offline access, with options from 1 to 30 days, including attachments. This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 189809 and will roll out in June 2024. Admins can set default sync settings, and users can customize their preferences. Initially, there’s a 30-day sync limit and a 2,000 message download limit.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Offline support for mail actions and compose

MC798674 | June 4 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will introduce offline capabilities, allowing users to view mail, calendar events, and contacts, as well as perform key email actions and compose new emails without an internet connection. This feature will start rolling out in late June 2024 and is expected to complete by late July 2024. Users can adjust offline settings, and no action is required to prepare for this rollout.
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Power Automate – New actions available for Power Automate for Desktop

MC798646 | June 4 – Starting June 30, 2024, new actions will be made available to users in Power Automate for desktop. How does this affect me? The following actions will be made available to all users: Insert column into data table Delete column from data table Delete empty rows from data table Delete duplicate rows from data table Clear data table Sort data table Filter data table…
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Power Automate – New desktop flow property available in Power Automate for desktop

MC798550 | June 4 – Starting June 30, 2024, a new desktop flow property, Flow timeout, will be available within the Power Automate for desktop console.How does this affect me?Flow timeout allows makers to set a maximum runtime for desktop flows. If this duration is exceeded, the flow will automatically time out and halt. This will ensure that flows do not run indefinitely, become unresponsive due to unforeseen conditions in the target application, or…
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Microsoft PowerPoint Copilot: Support for protected and encrypted Word documents in “Create presentation from file”

MC798323 | June 3 – The upcoming Microsoft PowerPoint Copilot update will enable the “Create presentation from file” feature to support protected or encrypted Word documents. Rollout starts early June 2024 and finishes by late June. Presentations created from protected Word files will inherit the highest sensitivity label. No admin action is needed for the update.
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Microsoft Outlook: Send updates only to added or removed meeting attendees

MC798322 | June 3 – Outlook will soon prompt organizers to send meeting updates only to added or removed attendees, affecting Outlook for the web and New Outlook for Windows. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394687, will roll out from late July to late August 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Outlook: Improved suggested times for meetings

MC798319 | June 3 – Microsoft Outlook will soon introduce an improved ‘Find a time’ feature for meeting scheduling, offering more intuitive suggested times. This update, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396574, will start rolling out in early July 2024 and complete by late July 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Record opening behavior improvement in Office client applications

MC798317 | June 3 – Microsoft Purview is enhancing the user experience for opening locked records in Office applications by making them read-only. This prevents editing errors and aligns with the behavior of Office online versions. The update requires no action and will roll out from late June to late August.
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Microsoft Teams: Simplifying the personal app design at the top of the screen

MC798316 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new simplified design for personal apps on desktop and web clients, moving the ‘About’ tab and utility actions to a three-dot menu. This change, associated with Roadmap ID 396166, will start rolling out in mid-July 2024 and is expected to complete by late July 2024. It aims to reduce clutter and complexity. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Power Automate – Picture-in-picture execution mode is now available in Power Automate for desktop

MC798273 | June 3 – We are announcing a new feature, picture-in-picture execution mode, which is now available in Power Automate for desktop for attended desktop flows.How does this affect me? This new feature gives makers the ability to trigger local attended desktop flows in an isolated Windows session, in a virtual window. This allows the flow run to not interfere with the user’s other work. What do I need to do to prepare? Desktop flows…
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Power Platform admin center – Information about the Public Preview of Convert Owner team to Access team

MC798176 | June 3 – Starting on June 7, 2024, the Public Preview for Converting Owner team to Access team and reassigning Team’s records will be made available in the Power Platform admin center.How does this affect me?Previously, converting an owner team to an access team and reassigning team’s records could be performed in the Dataverse legacy Web client. Now, administrators can perform these functions in the Environment/Settings/Users+Permissions/Teams page.Convert Owner team to…
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