Retiring Stream (Classic) Tab on Teams Chat/Channel

MC802005 | June 15 – Starting July 10, 2024, the Stream (Classic) Tab will be retired from Teams Chat/Channel, with a full rollout expected by early August 2024. Users are advised to prepare for this change, which requires no admin action but should be communicated to relevant parties.
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Legacy Outlook clients retirement plan

MC801980 | June 14 – Starting mid-July 2024, legacy Outlook clients will be retired, affecting users with outdated versions on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows Mail and Calendar applications. From mid-August, outdated browsers will receive an error on Outlook web. Users must update to the latest versions for continued functionality and support.
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(Updated) Azure Information Protection Add-in for Office is retiring

MC713037 | June 14 – 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 began in May 2024 and will complete in late December 2024.
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(Updated) SharePoint Add-In retirement in Microsoft 365

MC693865 | June 13 – Microsoft is retiring SharePoint Add-Ins with a final retirement date set for April 2, 2026. Users are advised to migrate to SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and utilize the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool to prepare. Key dates include the halt of installations from the public marketplace starting July 1, 2024, and the removal of Add-Ins for existing tenants by April 2, 2026.
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Disabling IDCRL library based authentication for SharePoint Designer Online

MC793968 | June 13 – The message informs that the IDCRL authentication for SharePoint Designer will be retired on June 15, 2024. Users must follow steps in a Microsoft Community Support Article to enable modern authentication for continued use of SharePoint Designer.
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(Updated) Multiple Yammer Networks Within Single Tenant No Longer Supported (1:Many Mode)

MC454504 | June 13 – Yammer is aligning with Microsoft 365 by discontinuing support for multiple non-external networks within a single tenant. This change, happening between May 1, 2023, and January 1, 2025, will result in the loss of groups and data from secondary networks. Customers are advised to export data and initiate network consolidation themselves for better control and to avoid data loss. Post-consolidation, networks will be upgraded to Native Mode, integrating with Microsoft Purview’s compliance and security features.
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The June 2024 Windows security update is now available

MC800729 | June 11 – The June 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11 and all supported versions of Windows 10. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows…
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Windows 10, version 21H2 (Editions: Enterprise & Education) has reached end of servicing – June 11, 2024

MC800728 | June 11 – As of June 11, 2024,Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions ofWindows 10, version 21H2 have reached end of servicing. The June 2024 security update, released on June 11, 2024, is the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and preview…
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Use Microsoft Purview to prevent some connected experiences that analyze content

MC802004 | June 15 – Microsoft Purview can now prevent content analysis by connected experiences using a new sensitivity label setting or Double Key Encryption. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398991 and will be available in Public Preview in early June via Current Channel Preview v2406+ and for General Availability in late June/early July 2024 via Current Channel v2406+. The setting is off by default and requires PowerShell configuration.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for June 2024 is now available

MC801976 | June 14 – The Microsoft Intune In Development page for June 2024 has been updated with a list of upcoming features. IT staff should be informed to prepare for these changes, which will start appearing in the next month or in a subsequent release.
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Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Enhancements to the device onboarding page

MC801975 | June 14 – The device onboarding page for Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has been enhanced with features like IP address search, a ‘Valid user’ filter, and a refined device list excluding non-DLP supported devices like Android. New properties have been added to the export report. Rollout begins June 2024 for Public Preview and August 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is required for the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View, download, and delete Microsoft OneDrive transcript files

MC726122 | June 14 – Microsoft Teams is updating the storage of meeting transcripts to OneDrive, standardizing transcript entry points in the Teams app to OneDrive copies only. This change, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 365720, will simplify transcript deletion for meeting organizers and allow IT administrators to apply retention policies to OneDrive transcripts. Rollout begins mid-June 2024, with completion expected by early September 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Meet now experience in group chats

MC762503 | June 14 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new “Meet now” experience in group chats, allowing users to start an instant, ringless live discussion with colleagues without scheduling a meeting. The feature will be available in Teams 2.1 for desktop and web, as well as Teams Mobile for Android and iOS. The rollout will begin in late May 2024 and is expected to be completed by late June 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout, but users may want to be notified about the change and update relevant documentation.
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Organizers can select up to six languages for attendees to choose from for live translated captions during a town hall

MC705765 | June 14 – Town hall organizers can now select up to six languages for live translated captions from over 40 options. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release beginning mid-March and completing early April 2024, and General Availability rolling out early May and completing by late June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 371308.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Shifts plugin in Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

MC793003 | June 14 – The Shifts plugin is now available in Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 within Teams, allowing users to inquire about team shifts and time off. Rollout starts early June 2024, completing by early July. To prepare, admins must deploy the plugin and users need to authenticate it.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Adoption Score AI assistance category

MC694129 | June 14 – Microsoft 365 admin center introduces a new people experiences category in Adoption Score to track the overall adoption of Microsoft Copilot features. The AI assistance category includes a score on a 100-point scale and will be available in preview. Rollout begins late November 2023 and completes early December 2023 for preview, and mid-October 2024 and completes mid-November 2024 worldwide. Organizations will see a new category in the Adoption Score in Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New Section Level Content Align on pages

MC789318 | June 14 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new feature that allows authors to align content across columns at the top, center, or bottom of a section. This option is available for 2-column and 3-column sections and will be rolled out worldwide from mid-May to mid-June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | New eDiscovery Hold reports

MC776192 | June 14 – Microsoft Purview will soon release a tenant-wide Hold report in eDiscovery (Premium), with a rollout starting mid-July 2024 and completing by early September 2024. This report will provide information on all hold policies for eDiscovery cases. Organizations with Purview eDiscovery (Premium) can access it under the ‘Reports’ tab.
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Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft Copilot app in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web

MC789879 | June 14 – The Microsoft Copilot app will soon be available in new Outlook for Windows and the web, with the rollout starting early May 2024 and completing by late June 2024. This feature will be enabled by default for users with a Copilot license. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Outlook: Emails sync to your device for offline use

MC798682 | June 14 – 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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Information regarding the end of support for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Lockbox legacy audit functionalities

MC801934 | June 14 – Starting July 1, 2024, the legacy audit functionality for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Customer Lockbox will reach end of support.How does this affect me?Microsoft will transition to a new and improved standard pipeline for audit logging, offering enhanced audit capabilities and robust security. What action do I need to take?Please review…
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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention: Decoupling policy tips and email notifications for SharePoint and OneDrive

MC791114 | June 14 – Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention will soon allow separate configuration of policy tips and user email notifications for SharePoint and OneDrive, aligning with Microsoft Exchange behavior. Admins can enable either or both features, or neither. Rollout begins early July 2024 for Public Preview and mid-September 2024 for General Availability. Configuration can be done via PowerShell or DLP settings post-rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for Mac: New immersive image themes

MC722590 | June 14 – Outlook for Mac will offer new immersive image themes starting April 2024 for commercial and consumer users. Users can select the new themes in Settings and no action is needed to prepare for this rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New integration with Adaptive protection

MC791110 | June 14 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Lifecycle Management integrates with Adaptive protection to automatically preserve items deleted by users at elevated risk levels. Public preview begins late June 2024, with general availability in mid-December. Organizations should prepare by enabling the feature in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: New feedback button

MC721853 | June 14 – Microsoft SharePoint Online is introducing a feedback button for users to submit compliments, problems, or suggestions about SharePoint features and functionality. The feedback icon will be visible on SharePoint sites and Microsoft will review all feedback submitted by customers to improve products and troubleshoot product issues. Feedback collection is on by default, but can be turned off using the Cloud Policy service for Microsoft 365 in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center. The rollout is expected to begin in late March 2024 for Targeted Release and late June 2024 for General Availability.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: Apply shapes to images

MC799283 | June 14 – 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 late June 2024 and ends late July 2024. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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(Updated) SharePoint Online: A new Start experience

MC797119 | June 14 – A new SharePoint Start experience is coming to SharePoint Online, simplifying site and page creation. It includes a hub for managing drafts, reviewing past work, and tracking engagement. Rollout begins early June 2024, completing by the end of June, and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Compliance portal: New logs for audit activities

MC789313 | June 14 – The Microsoft Purview Compliance portal is introducing new logs for security administrator activities, with a rollout for Public Preview in late June 2024 and General Availability in early July 2024. No action is required to start logging these new activities. Roadmap ID: 385346.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: App Suggestions by Task in In-Context Stores

MC561700 | June 13 – Microsoft Teams will soon organize app suggestions by tasks that the apps support, reducing the time users need to spend learning about these apps. The rollout will begin in early April 2024 for Worldwide users and is expected to be complete by late July 2024 for all users. No action is required at this time.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Add approvals to any SharePoint list

MC757613 | June 13 – Microsoft SharePoint is expanding Approvals to any list, allowing users to configure Approvals by going to the Automate dropdown from the command bar in SharePoint Online lists or in the Microsoft Lists app. The rollout will begin in mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-July for General Availability, with completion expected by late May and mid-August, respectively. Users can manually add approvals columns back into views at any time. Organizations should inform their users of the new functionality and include the Microsoft Support link in their end-user documentation and support process.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Stream: New video page templates

MC778787 | June 13 – New video page templates are coming to Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Stream, with a rollout starting in May 2024 for Targeted Release and July 2024 for General Availability. Users will be able to create video pages and news posts directly from the Stream web app. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Updated handling of Microsoft Office documents in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android

MC788952 | June 13 – Outlook for iOS and Android will prioritize standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint apps for opening documents over the Microsoft 365 app, starting early July 2024. Organizations should adjust app management policies and inform users about this update.
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Microsoft Teams: View attachments to invitations created in Microsoft Outlook

MC801585 | June 13 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow viewing of file attachments from Outlook meeting invitations directly in the Teams calendar for Desktop and Mac. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 91163, will roll out in July 2024 with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Teams: Improved time-based responses in chat and channels

MC801583 | June 13 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing Copilot’s ability to understand and respond to time-related queries, providing more accurate answers for terms like “yesterday” or “last month.” This feature requires a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and will roll out in July 2024, with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft Outlook: Adding Search to settings in the Outlook for iOS app

MC801582 | June 13 – Outlook for iOS will soon allow users to search within Settings, enhancing navigation. This feature will be available worldwide from early to late July 2024. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating documentation is recommended. Roadmap ID: 398982.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Audit Search with Microsoft Graph API

MC720778 | June 13 – Microsoft Purview will have a new Audit Log Query API available through Microsoft Graph API, allowing admins to programmatically access audit logs. Rollout will begin in late June 2024 and is expected to complete by early July 2024. To access the new API, register your application with Microsoft Graph and add relevant permissions. Notify users and update documentation as necessary. Microsoft Purview Audit enables centralized visualization of cloud log data for security events, forensic investigations, internal investigations, and compliance obligations.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Audit search: New filters will be available

MC789312 | June 13 – Microsoft Purview’s audit search is adding four new filters: Id, UserType, UserKey, and ClientIP. These will help organizations better investigate user activities. The update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 384092, with a Public Preview in early July 2024 and full rollout by late July 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Files and items will display as modified by “Microsoft Power Platform” on behalf of the user

MC757614 | June 13 – Files and items modified by Power Automate or Power Apps in SharePoint will show as “Microsoft Power Platform” on behalf of the user. This change, starting mid-May to late September 2024, does not affect “Created By” and “Modified By” columns. Organizations should inform users about this update.
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(Updated) Replacement of OneNote Feed feature inside OneNote on Windows app with new Sticky Notes

MC696853 | June 13 – The OneNote Feed feature in the OneNote app on Windows is being replaced with a new Sticky Notes experience. The rollout starts in February 2024 and will finish by late June 2024. Users can still access their OneNote Feed data through other endpoints. Organizations should update their training and documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational messages (Preview)

MC789803 | June 13 – The Microsoft 365 admin center will soon introduce a preview of Organizational messages, allowing creation and delivery of communications within Microsoft products. Preview features are not license-restricted, but future restrictions may apply. Rollout begins early May 2024, with full details on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 392847. Preparation involves enabling policies, assigning roles to authors and approvers, and ensuring recipients have access to the delivery platforms. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote: New Sticky Notes app for Windows, available from OneNote app (preview)

MC734277 | June 13 – Microsoft is introducing a new Sticky Notes app for Windows, built on the foundation of OneNote, which will make it easier to capture screenshots, add source information to notes, and more. The new app will replace the Feed feature in OneNote on Windows, and users will be able to access it through OneNote initially, with plans to make it available from the Windows Start menu and by toggling over from the existing Microsoft Sticky Notes app. The rollout will begin in mid-March 2024 and is expected to be completed by late June 2024. No action is needed from users to prepare for this rollout.
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(Updated) Yammer Rebranding to Viva Engage Domain Migration Update

MC679739 | June 13 – Yammer is rebranding to Viva Engage and changing its web and email domains. The web domain change will begin in late March 2024 and is expected to be complete by mid-April 2024. The email domain change is on hold and a new timeline will be communicated via Message center. Admins need to prepare for these changes and review all places where domain names are hardcoded. Users may need to refresh their browsers to receive the redirect if they are using Viva Engage once the change occurs. Users who have enabled desktop notifications previously will have to enable them again after the domain migration.
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(Updated) Information Protection – Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer

MC713369 | June 13 – The Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer will be updated to allow users to save filters for later use, improving the investigation experience. Rollout begins in mid-July 2024 and completes by mid-August 2024. No action is required for preparation, but users should be informed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription

MC781595 | June 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a tenant-wide policy to control permissions for downloading meeting transcripts, with options for exemptions. This update will roll out from early June to late August 2024, depending on the release stage. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Updates to the Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 user interface

MC756008 | June 13 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 UI will be updated to create better visual alignment with Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat Enterprise). The updates include adding a green shield icon, a persistent legal and data protection disclaimer, a new AI accuracy disclaimer, and removing company branding/logo from the UI. The updates will roll out in mid-April and be completed by early July 2024. These are UI updates only and do not impact Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 terms, privacy, or data protections. It is recommended to prepare users by informing them of the UI updates.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New adoption community for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

MC784156 | June 13 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon introduce a new community to support the adoption of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, offering features like one-click community creation and a setup checklist. Rollout begins late June 2024, with completion expected by early July 2024. No action is required from admins before the rollout.
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Windows Office Hours: June 20th, 2024

MC801548 | June 13 – If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector…
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Updates to Security Admin permissions for Microsoft Copilot for Security

MC801263 | June 13 – Starting July 13, Security Admins will have expanded authority within Microsoft Copilot for Security to control access to Microsoft 365 Customer Data, with no immediate action required from them. Organizations can opt-out anytime in the owner settings.
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Microsoft Teams: Webinar creation and registration Graph APIs

MC801262 | June 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new Graph APIs for webinar management, including creation, updating, publishing, cancellation, and attendee registration. Public Beta is expected by late June 2024, with General Availability rolling out in early July 2024. Organizations can manage webinars programmatically, with no admin action required for the rollout.
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New Microsoft Outlook: New Search filters

MC801261 | June 13 – The new Microsoft Outlook update introduces search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The rollout for Targeted Release begins mid-July 2024 and for General Availability, mid-August 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update. Users may need to be informed.
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Microsoft Viva Insights: Delegate access to Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC801259 | June 13 – Microsoft Viva Insights will soon allow leaders to delegate access to their Copilot Dashboard to designated individuals within their company. This feature will enable delegates to view insights and make informed decisions, without seeing the leader’s personal insights. It will be available on various platforms and is associated with Roadmap ID 398976. Rollout begins late June 2024. Admins can manage access with policies, and the feature is enabled by default. Organizations should prepare by reviewing the impact and updating documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Usage report Readiness metric update

MC801257 | June 13 – The Microsoft 365 admin center’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 Usage report will update its “Users on an eligible update channel” metric logic to reflect the number of users on an eligible update channel more accurately. The update, rolling out mid to late June 2024, will likely decrease the metric’s reported number and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Outlook: Adding search to settings in the Outlook for Android app

MC801243 | June 13 – Outlook for Android is introducing a search feature within Settings, rolling out in July 2024. This update, which requires no admin action, allows users to easily find settings and will be available by default. Organizations not using Android can disregard this update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398984.
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Microsoft Copilot: Optimized File Link Support in Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels

MC800851 | June 11 – Microsoft Copilot introduces optimizations for faster and more reliable file and link retrieval in Teams chat and channels, requiring a Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins mid-July 2024, with no additional action needed for preparation.
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Microsoft Teams: In Chat, “Files” will be renamed to “Shared” and get new features

MC800850 | June 11 – In Microsoft Teams, the “Files” tab in Chat will be renamed to “Shared” and will include files, links, and upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Rollout begins early July 2024, with full availability by late July 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Outlook: New search UI for contacts and global address list

MC800848 | June 11 – Outlook for Mac will introduce a new search UI for contacts and the global address list, starting late June 2024, with no preparation needed. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397093.
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Microsoft Outlook for Mac: Updated large profile card with org chart and files

MC800847 | June 11 – The updated large profile card in Microsoft Outlook for Mac, featuring new Organization and Files tabs, is in Public Preview and will be generally available from mid-June to early July 2024. It will be enabled by default with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat will use transcript data when available

MC800841 | June 11 – Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat’s Copilot will soon access transcript data, improving clarity over previous chat-only results. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing early July. It’s automatic for users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and requires no admin action before rollout.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Blanket custom retention policies which apply to all Audit recordTypes

MC800837 | June 11 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal introduces a feature allowing blanket custom retention policies for all Audit recordTypes, simplifying the process for admins. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395215, with a Public Preview in mid-June 2024 and General Availability in mid-July 2024. For preparation, admins can select ‘All’ under the recordTypes field. More information is available on the Microsoft Learn website.
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Microsoft Viva Amplify: Support for Microsoft SharePoint audience targeting

MC800831 | June 11 – Microsoft Viva Amplify will support SharePoint audience targeting, allowing news posts to be promoted to specific audiences. This feature will be generally available from mid to late June 2024, with no admin action required for the rollout.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC800822 | June 11 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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(Updated) Bookmark and acronym answer retirement on OWA

MC787384 | June 11 – We have made the decision to not proceed with the retirement of the bookmark and acronym answer features in OWA. Thank you for your feedback.
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Myths and misconceptions: Windows 11 and cloud native

MC800730 | June 11 – If you’re an IT admin considering moving to Windows 11 and cloud-native management, you can effectively pursue both efforts in parallel. See five misconceptions and practical steps that you can take to help move your organization forward. First, there’s the misconception that to deploy Windows 11, you must also go full cloud native. Secondly, many wrongly think that a name change must mean a bigger change. The third myth is about application compatibility risks. The final two ideas involve…
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Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app

MC800503 | June 10 – The message details the upcoming introduction of Cross-location Shifts in the Microsoft Teams Shifts app, allowing frontline managers to offer open shifts across multiple locations. This feature will start rolling out in early July 2024 for Targeted Release and in mid-August 2024 for General Availability. It includes benefits, prerequisites, and preparation instructions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394351 is associated with this update.
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Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries

MC800502 | June 10 – Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon expand to the UK, Canada, and select European countries. It enables requesting eSignatures on PDFs via SharePoint online, with signed documents securely saved back to SharePoint. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 and should complete by end of September 2024.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Automatically configure accounts with new policy

MC800501 | June 10 – A new Microsoft Outlook for Windows policy will automatically configure accounts using the Active Directory Primary SMTP address. This feature, detailed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396729, will start rolling out in mid-June 2024 and is expected to complete by early July 2024. Admins can manage this policy through the Microsoft Intune admin center. The default policy state is off, and no admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window

MC800496 | June 10 – Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meeting windows, allowing participants to see up to 4 attendees and their interactions while multitasking. This feature will be available by default, rolling out from early July to late August 2024. No preparation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449 details this update.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer

MC800494 | June 10 – Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon allow admins to save and share filters in Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Public Preview starts early July 2024, with General Availability Worldwide from early August 2024. The feature will be on by default.
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Microsoft Defender XDR services: Consolidation of Approve release and Release action

MC800492 | June 10 – In Microsoft Defender XDR services, the ‘Approve release’ action will be merged with the ‘Release’ action starting mid-July 2024, streamlining the process for admins to approve end user release requests. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) SharePoint Online: Enhancements to Text web part (Part 1)

MC799209 | June 10 – SharePoint Online introduces enhancements to the Text web part, including expanded font size support, additional bullet and numbered list styles, and custom list settings. Rollout begins mid-May 2024, completing by late July 2024, with no admin action required. Associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394278.
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