Message center announcements
July 22, 2024 – July 28, 2024
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Admins can no longer receive user passwords in email as of August 30, 2023
MC837081 | July 26 – Starting August 30, 2024, the ‘Send password in email’ feature will be retired from the Microsoft 365 admin center. Admins should use the ‘Print’ option to securely share user account details. No action is required from admins for this change.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Update for unlicensed accounts
MC836942 | July 26 – OneDrive is updating storage policies for business and enterprise unlicensed accounts, effective late January to March 2025. Unlicensed accounts over 90 days will be archived and inaccessible to users but visible to admins. Actions include archiving, deletion, or renewal. Education tenants are currently exempt.
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Announcing IPv6 Enablement for Accepted Domains
MC835648 | July 25 – Starting October 1, 2024, Microsoft will enable IPv6 for Accepted Domains in Exchange Online, enhancing security and performance. Organizations should update network allow-lists to include Exchange Online IPv6 endpoints. Opt-out details will be provided in September for those needing to remain IPv4-Only.
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(Updated) CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen
MC835530 | July 25 – Updated on July 25, 2024: Microsoft released further guidance on Windows resiliency: Best practices and the path forward. Read more about how we are working in close cooperation to improve resiliency across the Windows ecosystem and explore best practices you can use to support resiliency in your organization.Updated on July 22, 2024:Microsoft has…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App centric management for app installation and changes to app setup policies
MC795355 | July 23 – The message details the upcoming rollout of app centric management in Microsoft Teams, which allows admins to control app installations for users or groups. The rollout will occur in four phases starting late July 2024, with different conditions for each phase. The new system will replace ‘Installed apps’ in the Teams admin center, and users will be able to use preinstalled apps immediately after installation. No action is required for Phase 1 tenants, and future updates will provide more information for Phases 2-4. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394274 is associated with this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Office 365 Connectors feature retires starting August 15, 2024
MC808160 | July 23 – The retirement of Microsoft Teams’ Office 365 Connectors feature begins on August 15, 2024, with new connector creation blocked. Existing connectors will function until December 2025, but require a URL update by December 31, 2024. Users are advised to migrate to alternatives like Power Automate or Microsoft Graph.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires September 1, 2024
MC805203 | July 22 – The Files page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be retired on September 1, 2024. Users should use the Policy Management page for creating, modifying, and exploring Information Protection policies and malware files. This change affects users currently utilizing the Files page.
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(Updated: July 22) CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen
MC822418 | July 22 – Updated on July 22, 2024: Microsoft has released a third mitigation option for the CrowdStrike Falcon agent issue impacting Windows clients and servers. If devices are unable to recover with the two previous options, IT admins can use PXE to remediate. See the revised New Recovery Tool to help with…
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Apply suggestions for Coaching by Copilot in Microsoft Outlook
MC837085 | July 26 – Coaching by Copilot in Microsoft Outlook introduces an ‘Apply All’ button to implement coaching feedback and rewrite email drafts. Rolling out from late July to early September 2024, it’s available in new Outlook versions and requires an active Copilot license. No admin action needed for the update.
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Microsoft Clipchamp: Remove image background from videos
MC837084 | July 26 – Microsoft Clipchamp will soon allow users to make image backgrounds transparent in videos without losing quality. This feature will be available to all users, with rollouts starting late July 2024 and completing by mid-August 2024. No admin action is required for the update.
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Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Microsoft 365 Groups scoping in Teams DLP policy extend protection to 1:1/n chats
MC837079 | July 26 – Microsoft 365 Groups in Teams DLP policy will now automatically include 1:1 and group chats for protection, without needing to add users or groups manually, except when using OCR. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late September 2024. Admins should review their Teams DLP policies in preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Roster grouping for in-room participants through Proximity Join for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814577 | July 26 – Teams Rooms on Windows will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join, with a rollout starting early September 2024. This feature requires specific Bluetooth and XML configuration settings enabled and will include UI updates for clarity. Details are associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 400702.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Video tile re-sizing based on people count for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814587 | July 26 – Microsoft Teams will update the Gallery view to dynamically resize room video tiles based on participant count, optimizing visibility in Teams Rooms. This feature requires Cloud IntelliFrame or a camera with ASP capability. The rollout begins early September 2024, with automatic enablement but can be disabled by admins.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention for endpoint: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Mac devices
MC785030 | July 26 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Loss Prevention for Mac devices will now include OCR to detect sensitive content in images. Public Preview starts mid-May 2024, with General Availability in early June 2024. Users with specific roles can configure OCR settings in the Purview compliance portal. Charges apply for OCR usage.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | New eDiscovery Hold reports
MC776192 | July 26 – Microsoft Purview will soon release a tenant-wide Hold report in eDiscovery (Premium), with a rollout starting mid-August 2024 and completing by early October 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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(Updated) Viva: Viva Insights home & nav refresh, employee engagement report & Pulse recommended action for leaders
MC802697 | July 26 – The Viva Insights home and navigation will be updated to emphasize reports, with new features like employee engagement reports and Pulse surveys. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by mid-August. No action is required for the update, which applies to Viva Insights subscribers.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New content pane for Pages and News
MC803891 | July 26 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new content pane for Pages and News, enhancing tools for authors with features like distribution channel selection and audience selection. It will start rolling out in July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared file
MC750668 | July 26 – Microsoft Teams will soon bring Workflows powered by Microsoft Power Automate to the three-dot menu for files shared in Teams chat or channels. Users will be able to select the three-dot menu on files shared in Teams chat or channels, and then choose Workflows to configure and run workflows for files. The feature will only be available in the New Teams client on the desktop and on the web. No action is needed from users to prepare for this rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Describe it to design it in Teams Workflows
MC718250 | July 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a ‘Workflow builder’ feature, allowing users to describe the automation they need, which will then generate a matching workflow. The rollout starts in mid-September 2024 and will be completed by mid-October 2024. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 382659.
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(Updated) Teams: Updated developer tools to share content from Teams apps to chats, channels, and meetings
MC797476 | July 26 – Teams developer tools are updated to allow sharing from Teams apps to chats, channels, and meetings. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Public Developer Preview in early June, Targeted Release in early September, and General Availability in mid-September 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Purview compliance portal | eDiscovery: Compliance boundary cmdlet tool to manage compliance boundary property
MC804767 | July 26 – The message details an upcoming feature in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal: a new cmdlet, ‘Invoke-ComplianceSecurityFilterAction’, for managing compliance boundary properties for mailboxes and sites. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 397091 and 398451, with rollout starting early August 2024 and completing by late August 2024. The feature will simplify compliance management and is off by default. Organizations are advised to review the cmdlet documentation and prepare compliance admins for the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Refreshed Resources section on mobile to align with desktop
MC804768 | July 26 – The Microsoft Viva Connections Resources section on mobile will be updated to match the desktop version, ensuring consistency of navigational links across devices. This change, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388369, will roll out worldwide from early September through early October 2024 without requiring admin action.
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(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
MC705760 | July 26 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting early September 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Mesh: Updates to network setup requirements, improved audio quality
MC807460 | July 26 – Microsoft Mesh is transitioning to use Microsoft Teams’ backend for spatial audio, promising improved audio quality and simpler network setup requirements for users with Mesh app versions 5.2407+. The rollout, starting now, is expected to complete by late July 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions
MC809602 | July 26 – Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early September 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late October 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Adaptive Protection in GCC, GCCH, DoD
MC803011 | July 26 – Adaptive Protection integration with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention will be available for government clouds (GCC, GCC High, DoD) starting late August 2024. This allows admins to manage policies based on insider risk levels, such as preventing high-risk users from printing sensitive data. The feature is off by default and requires no admin action before rollout. More information can be found on Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 377674.
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Power Automate – View a Power Automate visual in a Power BI report announcement
MC835769 | July 26 – We are announcing the general availability of the View a Power Automate visual in a Power BI report feature. How does this affect me? When enabled, this will allow your users to embed and run a flow from a PowerBI report or dashboard. What do I need to do to prepare? This message is for awareness and no action is required. If you would like more information on this feature, please visit Create a…
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for July 2024
MC835644 | July 25 – The Microsoft Intune Service Update for July 2024 has been released, updating your account to the latest build. You’ll notice the update in the Tenant Status blade soon. Prepare by reviewing the new features in the latest Intune What’s New 2407(July) Blog and the Microsoft Intune Service Updates Blog.
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Microsoft Outlook: Contact deduplication
MC835643 | July 25 – Outlook is updating to automatically hide exact or proper subset duplicate contacts, streamlining contact lists. The update will roll out from late August to September 2024 for Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. Other Outlook clients will show all contacts, and synchronization will occur across all platforms. Hidden duplicates can be accessed and exported from classic Outlook clients. No admin action is required, but users should be informed.
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Microsoft Outlook: Intelligent recap integration
MC835642 | July 25 – The new Microsoft Outlook will integrate an AI-powered Intelligent recap feature from Microsoft Teams, allowing users to access AI-generated meeting notes and tasks directly from the Outlook calendar. This feature is available for new Outlook for Windows and the web, with full access depending on license status. Rollout begins mid-August 2024.
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Viva Amplify: Viva for AI Transformation pre-built campaign now available
MC835640 | July 25 – The message details the availability of a new Viva for AI Transformation pre-built campaign in Viva Amplify, including 10 pre-drafted communications for corporate communicators and change management leaders. It will roll out in August 2024 and requires no admin action to activate.
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Windows resiliency: Best practices and the path forward
MC835531 | July 25 – The recent CrowdStrike incident underscores the need for mission-critical resiliency within every organization. When a major incident arises, we focus on remediation, learning, and change, all while communicating transparently to our ecosystem. On Saturday, David Weston described our “first responder” approach. Since the start, we engaged…
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The July 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2
MC835280 | July 25 – The July 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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Power Platform – Coauthoring within the Canvas Designer announcement
MC835150 | July 25 – We are announcing the public preview of coauthoring within Canvas Designer. With the new coauthoring feature, multiple makers can now author and edit the same canvas app in real time. This feature was made available for public preview starting on July 9th, 2024, and we plan to make it widely available by the end of 2024.How does this affect me?The new coauthoring feature lets multiple makers collaborate and edit a Canvas app at the same time, similar to the experience in…
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Copilot chat active users in Teams counted as Teams Copilot active users
MC834201 | July 25 – Active users of Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon count towards Teams Copilot usage, potentially increasing active user metrics in reports. Rollout begins late July 2024, requiring no admin action. Adjustments to custom reports using Copilot usage data may be necessary.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Receive reminders when offline
MC834186 | July 25 – Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to receive reminders while offline, starting late August 2024. This feature will be on by default, requiring users to ensure Reminders are enabled in Outlook settings. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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External recipients MailTip offline behavior update for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
MC834102 | July 24 – The update for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will allow external recipient warnings to function offline by caching MailTip service results, with a rollout from mid-August to late September 2024. Organizations can manage this feature by configuring a list of internal domains. Users should be informed of these changes.
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Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint: Protect sensitive files with dynamic watermarking
MC833890 | July 24 – Dynamic watermarking, a new sensitivity label setting, will be added to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, embedding the user’s information onto files. It will be available on various platforms, with a Public Preview in July 2024 and General Availability in November 2024.
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Python in Excel will be generally available starting August 2024
MC833882 | July 24 – Python in Excel will be generally available from August 2024, offering Python formulas in Excel for Windows users. It includes standard compute and a self-purchase option for premium compute. Previously, it was available only to Microsoft 365 Insiders. Rollout will be completed by October 2024. Admins can manage add-on licenses.
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Power Platform admin center – Updated Tenant settings feature announcement
MC833647 | July 24 – We are announcing that an updated version of the Tenant settings feature for the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) will be made widely available on August 12, 2024. This updated version will improve and update the existing user interface (UI) for this feature.How does this affect me?Admins will be able to utilize this updated feature in PPAC starting on August 12, 2024.What do I need to do to…
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Power Automate – Use undo and redo while you build cloud flows in the designer announcement
MC833532 | July 24 – We are announcing the Use undo and redo while you build cloud flows in the designer feature. This feature allows you to build flows with Copilot, or experiment knowing that you can undo any of your actions. This feature will reach general availability on August 25, 2024.How does this affect me?When enabled, this feature will allow you to undo a change you make to your flow manually or through Copilot. If you change your mind and want to return it to your flow, you can use…
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Power Automate – Select instead of type email addresses in Outlook and Teams announcement
MC833511 | July 24 – We are announcing the select instead of type email addresses in Outlook and Teams feature. This feature allows you to choose from email suggestions as you are typing email address in Outlook and Teams action ‘To’ field. This feature will reach general availability on August 5, 2024.How does this affect me?When enabled, this feature allows you to choose from suggestions as you are typing email address in Outlook and Teams action ‘To’ field.What do I need to do to…
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Power Automate – View two action properties panes simultaneously announcement
MC833487 | July 24 – We are announcing the view two action properties panes simultaneously feature. This feature allows you to view two action properties panes simultaneously, facilitating copying and moving values, comparing the properties across two actions, and taking a screenshot of the flow. This feature will reach general availability on September 1, 2024.How does this affect me?When enabled, this feature will allow you to pin an action properties pane, which allows you to open…
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Updated submission results in ThreatSubmissionAPI
MC832512 | July 23 – The message details updates to Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s ThreatSubmissionAPI, enhancing submission results for better clarity and actionability. These updates apply to email, Teams messages, attachments, URLs, and user reports. The API remains in beta, with a global release date to be announced. Rollout starts early August 2024. Users should check their API setup for necessary changes.
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Microsoft Outlook: Chat with Copilot in Outlook mobile
MC832511 | July 23 – Outlook mobile will include the Microsoft Copilot feature by default for users with a qualifying license, starting early August 2024, with completion by early September 2024. The Copilot module will appear next to Mail and Calendar, or in the Apps section if the tab layout is customized. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: New Scheduled prompts feature
MC816217 | July 23 – The message details the upcoming Scheduled prompts feature for Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365, which automates Copilot prompts at set times. It requires a Copilot license and a Standard Power Automate license, rolling out worldwide in October 2024. Admins can manage this feature via the Optional Connected Experiences admin setting.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View attachments to invitations created in Microsoft Outlook
MC801585 | July 23 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Users will now be notified when their admin unblocks a requested app
MC802703 | July 23 – Microsoft Teams users will be notified when an admin unblocks a requested app, with the rollout timeline updated to mid-July through late August 2024. This change requires no admin action and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 389151.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Approvals Graph APIs public preview
MC789878 | July 23 – The Microsoft Teams feature update offers a public preview of Approvals Graph APIs in the Approvals app, enabling developers to create and manage approvals programmatically. The rollout begins late July 2024 and completes by late August 2024, with no admin action required. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 393926.
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(Updated) Information Protection – Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer
MC713369 | July 23 – The update allows users to save filters in Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer for later use, improving the investigation experience. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 for Public Preview and early September 2024 for General Availability. No action is needed to prepare for this change. Associated with Roadmap ID 374375.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Disable attendee emails for town halls and webinars
MC783217 | July 23 – Microsoft Teams will soon release a feature to disable attendee email notifications for town halls and webinars, with a rollout starting in mid-September 2024. This update is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 392826. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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The July 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2
MC832353 | July 23 – The July2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 will be available soon.Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 10update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly…
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New adoption community for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
MC784156 | July 23 – 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 early July 2024, with completion expected by late July 2024. No action is required from admins before the rollout.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Automatically configure accounts with new policy
MC800501 | July 23 – 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-August 2024 and is expected to complete by early September 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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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Blanket custom retention policies which apply to all Audit recordTypes
MC800837 | July 23 – The Microsoft Purview compliance portal is updating custom retention policies for all Audit recordTypes. The rollout includes enhancements to the Share-in-Meeting control, allowing users to share content to future Teams meetings and combining it with the Share to Teams dialog. Developers can opt into these features, which will be available on Teams for Windows, the web, and Mac. Rollout timelines have been updated, with Public Developer Preview in early June, Targeted Release in late August, and General Availability in late September 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Outlook Mobile: New in-app Contact editor
MC746321 | July 23 – Outlook Mobile is rolling out a new Contact editor, replacing the device’s native editor. This will allow organizations to enforce Intune policies related to contact creation and editing, and reduce the dependency on Contact Syncing. The rollout will happen automatically by late July 2024, with no admin action required. Users may want to update their documentation and review their existing Intune policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Identity: New recommendations for Microsoft Secure Score
MC816173 | July 23 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will introduce new recommendations to Microsoft Secure Score, enhancing security posture accuracy. These recommendations include Azure SSO account configurations and actions for Microsoft Entra Connect accounts. Rollout starts mid-August 2024, completing by mid-September 2024, with no admin action required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Adding search to settings in the Outlook for Android app
MC801243 | July 23 – Outlook for Android is introducing a search feature within Settings, rolling out in August 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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(Updated) Microsoft Graph Connector: Connection statistics for Admins
MC799278 | July 23 – 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 late July 2024. No preparation is needed for this update.
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(Updated) Updates to Security Admin permissions for Microsoft Copilot for Security
MC801263 | July 23 – Starting July 18, 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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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Split view in Month view
MC793320 | July 23 – Outlook will introduce a Split view in Month view for multiple calendars, starting early June 2024 and completing by early August 2024. This feature will be available by default and requires no admin action, but users should be informed of the change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview portal: Enhanced global Search
MC799274 | July 23 – 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 mid-July 2024 and is expected to complete by early October 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic rollout.
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Power Platform admin center – The ‘Created by’ column information on the Environments page is being moved
MC831066 | July 23 – We are announcing that the ‘Created by’ column on the Environments page in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) is being moved and the information shown in this column will become accessible on the environment details page. How does this affect me? This change will be rolled out across public cloud geographic regions within the next two weeks, and sovereign cloud geographic regions approximately one week after public release. Once the change is applied, you will need to…
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Microsoft Teams: Download town hall and webinar Q&As to CSV
MC830253 | July 22 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow town hall and webinar organizers to download Q&A sessions as CSV files. This feature will be globally available from mid-August to early September 2024 and will be accessible by default on Teams for Desktop on PC and Mac. Organizers can access the report under the ‘Reports’ section after the event. No admin action is required for this rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Amplify: Updated authoring options in the content pane
MC830246 | July 22 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is updating authoring options, consolidating features into the content pane, and enhancing navigation. Rollout starts end of July 2024, with completion by late August 2024. No admin action needed; users should be informed and training updated.
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Microsoft Viva Amplify: Updated authoring for distribution channels (Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook)
MC830245 | July 22 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is updating its authoring experience for Outlook and Teams distribution channels, aiming for a consistent and improved editor interface. This includes faster load times and a unified audience selection process. Rollout starts early August 2024 and should complete by late August 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Introducing slash commands in the compose box
MC785024 | July 22 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new slash commands for composing messages and navigating Teams, with a rollout starting mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-June 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but informing users is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting details displayed on pre-join screen
MC746322 | July 22 – 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: Access work, school, and personal accounts in a single desktop app
MC719659 | July 22 – Starting in April 2024, Microsoft Teams desktop app on Windows and Mac will allow users to access any type of Teams account (work, school, or personal) and admins can control their users’ sign-in capabilities with group policies. Users will be able to add and access their additional accounts in the upper right corner of Teams by selecting their profile picture. Teams personal account users can connect and collaborate with the people and groups in their life through Communities in Teams by adding a personal Microsoft account (MSA). The Teams taskbar might look different for users who have Teams Free (for personal use) on their system, because the updated Teams app will attempt to take the place of their taskbar pin. Admins should review their Teams sign-in restriction policies for their users and devices to prepare for a seamless update to new Teams.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Emails sync to your device for offline use
MC798682 | July 22 – 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 start 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: New Search filters
MC801261 | July 22 – The new Microsoft Outlook will introduce search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People, with a rollout timeline updated to mid-August through mid-October 2024. This feature will be available by default for new Outlook for Desktop and the web users. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) New cmdlet for Content Explorer
MC698421 | July 22 – A new cmdlet, Export-ContentExplorerData, will be available for General Availability in Microsoft 365’s Security and Compliance PowerShell, allowing admins to export all scanned content data from Content Explorer. Rollout starts mid-October 2024 and ends late November 2024. No additional settings are required. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117546.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Viva Engage question post update
MC714521 | July 22 – The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Apps for the web: Grid view for tasks in Microsoft To Do web version and To Do inside Microsoft Outlook
MC714520 | July 22 – Microsoft 365 apps for the web will have a grid view for tasks in To Do on web and To Do app inside Microsoft Outlook. The rollout will begin late April 2024 and is expected to complete by late July 2024. Users can still use the list view if preferred. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New integration with Adaptive protection
MC791110 | July 22 – 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 July 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 Teams devices: Cancel device operations through the Teams admin center
MC792604 | July 22 – Soon, Microsoft Teams device admins will be able to cancel device operations from the Teams admin center. This feature will be available for Teams Rooms on Android, Teams Phones, Displays, and Panels, providing greater control over devices. Rollout will occur from early July to mid-September 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Amplify: Access to most recent templates
MC805198 | July 22 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is updating template access. User-created templates will appear in the first three positions on the campaign overview page, with the most recent template first. Additional templates can be managed under ‘View all templates.’ Rollout began mid-June 2024 and will complete by early August2024. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398978.
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(Updated) Updated handling of Microsoft Office documents in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
MC788952 | July 22 – Outlook for iOS and Android will prioritize standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint apps for opening documents over the Microsoft 365 app, starting early August 2024. Organizations should adjust app management policies and inform users about this update.
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(Updated) Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Enhanced content extraction and file type coverage for DLP on Windows devices
MC791881 | July 22 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) on Windows devices will soon support over 100 file types, detect sensitive content in metadata, PDF form fields, and files within Office files. The update, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 171586, will roll out from late June to late November 2024. No policy changes are needed for existing users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Manage Do Not Disturb presence status when screen sharing
MC791879 | July 22 – The update introduces a user setting in Microsoft Teams to prevent automatic Do Not Disturb (DND) activation during screen sharing, providing flexibility to receive notifications while presenting. Rollout begins June 2024, not available to GCC customers yet. No admin action required, but user notification is advised. Roadmap ID 393228.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Offline support for mail actions and compose
MC798674 | July 22 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Message reactions in right-click menu
MC789611 | July 22 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to react to messages directly from the right-click menu. This feature will be available in Teams for web and desktop, starting with a Public Preview in early June 2024 and General Availability in mid-June 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New onboarding to teams and channels
MC790796 | July 22 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new onboarding process for joining teams and channels, starting in mid-September 2024. This update, which applies to web and desktop versions, allows team owners to recommend channels, streamlining the experience for team members. Rollout will be automatic, with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft 365 apps: Improved resharing experience
MC805212 | July 22 – Microsoft 365 apps are improving the resharing experience. Users will be able to copy view-only links directly from the Share dialog, and request sharing permissions from file owners if needed. Rollout begins early August 2024, with no admin action required. Learn more at Microsoft Support.
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Power Automate – New Excel actions in Power Automate for desktop announcement
MC829460 | July 22 – We are announcing new Excel actions in Power Automate for desktop. Starting on July 23, 2024, the actions pane will include the following dedicated Excel actions:Copy Excel worksheetRead formula from ExcelGet table range from Excel worksheetAuto fill cells in Excel worksheetAppend cells in Excel worksheetLookup range in Excel worksheetSet color of cells in Excel worksheetHow does this affect me?These actions…
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