Message center announcements
July 29, 2024 – August 4, 2024
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We’ve changed the minimum iOS system requirements for Outlook for iOS
MC847884 | August 2 – Outlook for iOS will soon require iOS 17 as the minimum system requirement, dropping support for iOS 16 once iOS 18 is released. Users on iOS 16 will not receive updates and may eventually lose synchronization capabilities. It’s recommended to update devices and inform users about these changes.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024
MC846391 | August 1 – Starting September 1, 2024, Microsoft will retire the Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link. By November 5, 2024, support will end, and users are advised to use alternative solutions. Site editors should prepare for these changes and inform users accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: The Dictation feature will retire in September 2024
MC841218 | August 1 – The Dictation feature in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will be retired in September 2024. Organizations with users utilizing this feature should inform them and update documentation, as no admin action is needed for this change.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Admins can no longer receive user passwords in email as of August 30, 2024
MC837081 | July 29 – 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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(Updated) CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen
MC835530 | July 29 – Updated on July 29, 2024: Microsoft recently released an analysis of CrowdStrike’s outage report.Learn how customers and security vendors can use the flexibility and integrated capabilities of Windows for increased security and reliability.See Windows Security best practices for…
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Enforce policy approval settings for admins
MC847883 | August 2 – Starting August 26, 2024, changes to Entitlement Management will enforce approval settings for Global Administrators and Identity Governance Administrators, preventing them from bypassing access package policy approvals. No action is needed from your organization as this is an automatic update.
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Microsoft SharePoint: News template updates
MC847880 | August 2 – Microsoft SharePoint is updating News templates to be simpler and support email sharing by default. Rollout starts mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and late August 2024 for General Availability. No admin action needed, but documentation updates may be required for users. Roadmap ID 393335.
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Microsoft Purview AI Hub: Enabling new roles to access AI Hub
MC847878 | August 2 – New roles for accessing Microsoft Purview AI Hub will be available for Microsoft E5 or Compliance E5 license holders. The Purview Compliance Administrator and Purview Security Reader roles offer different levels of access. Rollouts begin in August 2024, with full availability by late November 2024. Preparation involves reviewing role capabilities and permissions.
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Choose fonts while composing
MC847877 | August 2 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon support choosing fonts while composing and improve font support for reading emails. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 409969, will roll out between early and late September 2024. Organizations should inform users and update training materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries
MC800502 | August 2 – 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 mid-October 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View, download, and delete Microsoft OneDrive transcript files
MC726122 | August 2 – The message details an update for Microsoft Teams regarding the storage and management of OneDrive transcript files. It outlines the new process for saving transcripts, improved deletion experiences for meeting organizers and IT administrators, and changes to default transcript permissions post-rollout. Rollout timelines and instructions for preparation are also provided.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription
MC781595 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a tenant-wide policy to control download permissions for meeting transcripts, with rollout dates varying by release type and expected to complete between mid-June and mid-October 2024. Admins can exempt certain security group members. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Explicit transcription consent to transcribe meetings
MC764456 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams updates require explicit transcription consent for meetings, with a revised rollout timeline. Participants must consent to be transcribed, and non-consenting members cannot unmute or share content. Admins should enable the ‘get recording and transcription consent’ policy to prepare. Roadmap ID 389368 details the changes.
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(Updated) Unified RBAC provides centralized role-based administration controls for Microsoft Defender for Office 365
MC708505 | August 2 – Unified RBAC for Microsoft Defender for Office 365 offers centralized controls and is now generally available. The “Defender Platform for Office 365” Service Plan rollout completion is rescheduled for early August 2024. Organizations can opt-in to URBAC, which requires configuring new roles to replace existing RBAC permissions. A wizard is available to assist with importing roles from Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Exchange Online permissions need manual setup. Existing Microsoft Entra global roles will be respected under the new URBAC model. For more information, visit Microsoft 365 Defender Unified role-based access control (RBAC) | Microsoft Learn.
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(Updated) Classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows: New reporting buttons integrated with Microsoft Defender for Office 365
MC841229 | August 2 – Starting August 2024, classic Outlook for Windows will integrate new reporting buttons, allowing users to report emails as phishing, junk, or not junk. Admins can customize these buttons and reporting actions via the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 371388.
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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention: Decoupling policy tips and email notifications for SharePoint and OneDrive
MC791114 | August 2 – Microsoft is updating Data Loss Prevention for SharePoint and OneDrive by separating policy tips and email notifications. Admins will be able to configure them independently. Rollout begins late October 2024, with General Availability by late December 2024. Admins can use PowerShell or Purview to configure settings after the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Emails sync to your device for offline use
MC798682 | August 2 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Legal hold and eDiscovery support for webinars and town halls
MC814576 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams will integrate legal holds with Microsoft Purview directly, starting July 31, 2024, moving away from SharePoint integration. Legal holds on events before this date will continue through SharePoint, with full Purview eDiscovery support expected by early 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New meeting option to control permissions for admitting participants from lobby
MC795085 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams introduces a new meeting option allowing organizers to control who can admit participants from the lobby. This update provides two choices: only organizers and co-organizers, or including presenters. The feature will roll out in September 2024, with no specific action required for implementation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 392836 is associated with this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Automatic location updates on bookable desks
MC808158 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing automatic location updates on bookable desks to simplify updating work locations. This feature will be globally available from early to mid-September 2024. Admins can enable this at the tenant level, and users can activate it in Teams settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In Chat, “Files” will be renamed to “Shared” and get new features
MC800850 | August 2 – 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 September 2024, with full availability by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced Chat contextual info and Search
MC803293 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing chat with contextual info and search capabilities. Rollouts begin late July 2024 for Targeted Release, early September for General Availability, and mid-September for GCC High and DoD. Users will access contextual chat info and search from the chat window. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In-meeting Error Messaging
MC683928 | August 2 – 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 early August 2024, and users do not need to take any action to prepare for this change.
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Microsoft Copilot in Teams will use the meeting chat as a data source
MC823311 | August 2 – Microsoft Teams’ Copilot will soon use meeting chat as a data source to provide answers from chat and transcript data. It will be available for meetings 24 hours before and after, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins early September 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-September for General Availability. No admin action is needed for the update.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for August 2024 is now available
MC847515 | August 2 – The “In development for Microsoft Intune” page has been updated with a list of upcoming features for August 2024, which will be released in the next month or later. Users are advised to inform their IT staff and update user guidance accordingly.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC846530 | August 2 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web
MC846387 | August 1 – Outlook’s new update replaces the quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation on the calendar. Rollout starts in September 2024 for Targeted Release and October 2024 for General Availability, completing by November 2024. No admin action needed, but users should be informed.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Bulk upload for priority user groups
MC846386 | August 1 – Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management will soon support bulk upload for priority user groups. The Public Preview is set for mid-August 2024, with General Availability in early February 2025. This update allows admins to upload multiple UPNs via CSV, simplifying user group management. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies
MC688930 | August 1 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Authoring assistance from Copilot
MC808837 | August 1 – Copilot is being integrated into Microsoft SharePoint’s Rich Text Editor, enabling content authoring assistance. It will be available for users with a Copilot Microsoft 365 license, rolling out from late July to early September 2024. This feature can be disabled in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Compliance portal: New logs for audit activities
MC789313 | August 1 – 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) Loop components in Microsoft OneNote
MC777847 | August 1 – Loop components will be available in Microsoft OneNote, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Rollout for OneNote Web starts early April 2024, and for the Desktop App, early June 2024. Users can insert Loop components for real-time collaboration. Admins should update policies and documentation to prepare. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 379968 is associated with this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange admin center: new troubleshooting option
MC716665 | August 1 – Microsoft Exchange admin center is launching new troubleshooting workflows to help customers resolve common issues more efficiently. Admins will be able to access the new Troubleshoot option on the left navigation of the Microsoft Exchange admin center. The new workflows gather logs and data to provide relevant information, making troubleshooting easier. The rollout will begin mid-February 2024 and is expected to complete by late June 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status
MC704035 | August 1 – 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 early September 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Bidirectional Support for Teams Live Interpretation
MC816179 | August 1 – Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in September 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ask to join a shared channel with a channel link
MC792603 | August 1 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow in-tenant users to request to join a shared channel using a channel link. Channel owners can approve or deny these requests. The feature will be available for Teams for Desktop and Mac, with rollouts in mid-June 2024 for Targeted Release, late June 2024 for General Availability, and mid-July 2024 for GCC High and DoD. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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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 | August 1 – 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 mid-August 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 371308.
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(Updated) Simplified Compose Experience for Teams
MC686919 | August 1 – Teams Compose experience will be updated to address usability, scalability, and information density challenges. The update will enhance usability and optimize it for everyday needs. The rollout will begin early-December 2023 and complete by mid-December 2023 for Targeted Release, mid-April 2024 and complete by mid-May 2024 for Worldwide, and late-May 2024 and complete by early August 2024 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. No changes are required to prepare for this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Results in Workplace Search
MC797471 | August 1 – Microsoft Viva Engage will show search results from public Communities, Storylines, and Answers on office.com, sharepoint.com, and Bing at Work. This feature starts rolling out in late August 2024 and completes by late September 2024, with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Defender XDR: Simplified DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) setup for enhanced domain protection
MC799276 | August 1 – The message details a Microsoft Defender XDR update simplifying DKIM setup for domain protection, with a rollout starting mid-June 2024 and completing by late August 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Personalize group chats with avatars
MC717970 | August 1 – 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 early August 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
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Microsoft Teams: Voting and archiving questions in Teams Q
MC844923 | August 1 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out a feature for meeting organizers to enable attendee voting on questions and archiving questions from the Q&A feed. This is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398445 and will be available worldwide by late September 2024. Organizers should be notified to prepare for these updates.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Bulk data export for OneDrive Sync admin reports
MC844917 | August 1 – A new Microsoft OneDrive feature allows bulk export of admin reports on device status, including various user and sync details. It’s linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88870 and will be available between December 2024 and January 2025. Organizations should enable OneDrive sync reports for data availability.
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Microsoft Outlook: Open attachments in desktop apps from the new Outlook for Windows
MC844915 | August 1 – The new Outlook for Windows allows users to open attachments in their preferred desktop apps by double-clicking, streamlining the workflow. This update, linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401123, will roll out between late August and mid-October 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update.
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Get started with July 2024 improvements in Windows 11
MC844361 | July 31 – If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Read this month’s recap of improvements in Windows security, device management, Windows Server, productivity and collaboration, lifecycle milestones, and preview…
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Copilot for Microsoft 365: Direct connection to Microsoft SharePoint organization asset libraries
MC843114 | July 30 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 now supports direct searches and downloads from SharePoint organization asset libraries for brand-approved content. Rollout starts mid-August 2024, with completion by early September 2024. Tenant admins must prepare by identifying brand content and using a new cmdlet for library consent.
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Rewrite in Microsoft Edge
MC841237 | July 29 – Microsoft Edge introduced a new feature, Rewrite, which aids in editing text. It’s enabled by default with commercial data protection for eligible users. No action is needed, but policies are available to manage this feature’s allowance or restriction. Apologies were made for any confusion caused by its rollout.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Default sensitivity labels and policies enhancements
MC841050 | July 29 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection will enhance default sensitivity labels and policies to include files, email, and meetings for eligible customers. Rollout starts late September 2024, completing by late October 2024. No admin action required, but updating documentation is advised. Roadmap ID: 398458.
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Microsoft Teams: Videos in town halls will display without cropping
MC841009 | July 29 – Microsoft Teams will update its town hall video display to a “fit to frame” view with no cropping, retaining a 16:9 aspect ratio. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and late August 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is required. Users should be informed of the change.
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