Message center announcements
August 19, 2024 – August 25, 2024
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Microsoft Outlook for the web: Third-party cookie block causes users to sign in again on Chrome and Edge
MC871011 | August 23 – Outlook for the web users may need to sign in again due to third-party cookie blocks in Chrome and Edge, following a migration to MSAL. A banner will prompt users to refresh their session, affecting those without device SSO. Rollout begins late September 2024, with no admin action required before then.
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New Microsoft Outlook: New Get diagnostics feature for users to submit logs to Microsoft Support during an interaction
MC869930 | August 22 – The new Microsoft Outlook will feature a ‘Get diagnostics’ option to submit logs to Microsoft Support. Rolling out late August to late September 2024, it will be available in the Help tab and is initially off by default. Admins can enable it using Cloud Policy. No action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Changes to in-app feedback experience and feedback policy (Teams Desktop and Teams for web)
MC790791 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams is updating the in-app feedback experience and policy for Desktop and Web versions. A new Feedback option will be added to the Settings menu, and Teams will switch to Microsoft 365 feedback policies. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion expected by late September 2024. Admins should review and update feedback policies accordingly.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Private unlisted groups in external networks will retire and be deleted in January 2025
MC867664 | August 20 – Private unlisted groups in external networks on Microsoft Viva Engage will be retired on January 13, 2025, and deleted on February 10, 2025. Users should convert these groups to listed ones to preserve them and their data. Guides for managing external networks and admin roles are provided.
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URLs for deployment configurations will be retired
MC867651 | August 20 – Direct URL access to deployment configurations in the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center will be retired between late September and early October 2024. Organizations using this service must download configurations to use with the Office Deployment Tool.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Office 365 Connectors feature retires starting August 15, 2024
MC808160 | August 20 – The deadline to add new connector apps to Teams/Channels is extended to December 31, 2024. Office 365 Connectors will be retired in December 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and referred to the provided support articles for more information.
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Microsoft Word: Copilot will generate an automatic summary when a file opens
MC871010 | August 23 – Microsoft Word will soon feature automatic summary generation by Copilot when a document is opened, requiring a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. This update, part of Roadmap ID 399921, will be globally available from late August to September 2024. The feature will be on by default.
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Microsoft Viva: Glint and Pulse results will be integrated into the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard
MC871005 | August 23 – Microsoft Viva will integrate Glint and Pulse survey results into the Copilot Dashboard, enabling sentiment insights and direct survey initiation. This feature requires specific subscriptions and will roll out in September 2024. Admins should review current settings as existing controls will remain in effect.
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[Reminder] Microsoft Team: Review and update Tenant Federation setting to block external access with trial-only tenants
MC870997 | August 23 – Microsoft Teams has introduced a new admin control to block external access with Teams trial-only tenants. This setting, which defaults to ‘Blocked’, aims to protect against malicious activities. Admins can review and update this setting using PowerShell commands. General availability of this feature started on August 15, 2024.
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Copilot for Microsoft 365: Installed extensions will be auto-enabled to run and will support action workflows
MC869939 | August 22 – Copilot for Microsoft 365 will auto-enable installed extensions to support action workflows, allowing users to create, update, or delete records directly. This update, associated with Roadmap ID 384848, will roll out from mid-September to mid-December 2024. Organizations should manage their extension settings and inform users about this change.
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Microsoft Viva: Stream Playlist card on Viva Connections Dashboard
MC869937 | August 22 – The update allows adding a Stream Playlist card to the Viva Connections Dashboard, displaying videos for users to view. It’s linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 402190 and will be generally available worldwide from mid to late August 2024. No admin action is required for rollout.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Enhancements to potential high-impact user detections
MC869936 | August 22 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing enhancements for detecting potential high-impact users, including improved accessibility and detailed reasons for detections on the Alerts page. These updates are associated with Roadmap IDs 156016 and 171720, and will roll out between late August and early September 2024. The feature is on by default and requires no action to enable.
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Microsoft Outlook: Copy meeting attendee responses to clipboard
MC869929 | August 22 – Outlook is introducing a feature allowing users to copy meeting attendees’ responses to the clipboard. It will be available on Outlook for Windows and the web, starting mid-September 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-October 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is required for this rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Mute user for network
MC869926 | August 22 – Starting September 2024, Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce a mute user feature, allowing admins to remove a user’s posts from various feeds and email digests. This feature is part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396168 and will be available by default. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Expanded search options for 1:1 chats
MC853236 | August 22 – Microsoft Teams will soon introduce expanded search options for 1:1 chats, allowing users to search content related to a person across Teams. This feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and the web, starting mid-August 2024 and completing by late August 2024. It will be enabled by default.
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(Updated) Local Contacts Search
MC666613 | August 22 – Outlook Mobile will have a search bar at the top of the contact list for quicker and easier searching of contacts within the app. The feature will roll out mid-September 2023 for preview and mid-October 2023 for standard release, completing by November 2024. No added settings or training are needed for admins, and no preparation is required.
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Copilot Studio – Environment routing announcement
MC869853 | August 22 – Environment routing is coming to Copilot Studio. This feature will allow your Power Platform admins to automatically direct new or existing makers into your own personal developer environments. Environment routing will be generally available beginning September 15, 2024.How does this affect me?Environment…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app
MC800503 | August 22 – 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 October 2024 for Targeted Release and in late October 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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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Automatically configure accounts with new policy
MC800501 | August 22 – 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-September 2024 and is expected to complete by early October 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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Power Platform – Maker Welcome Content feature announcement
MC869847 | August 22 – The Maker Welcome Content feature will be made widely available starting on September 15, 2024. This feature allows admins to set customized welcome content for first-time makers within Power Apps and Copilot Studio.How does this affect me?Starting on September 15, 2024, admins will be able to set customized content in their managed environments from the Power Platform admin center for first-time makers…
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(Update) Microsoft Outlook: Scheduling Assistant updates
MC806104 | August 22 – The Scheduling Assistant in Microsoft Outlook is being updated for better readability, with improved grid lines, an Availability view, a combined Availability bar, updated time zone behavior, and the addition of a Send button. Rollout begins late August 2024, completing by late September 2024. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies
MC688930 | August 22 – The Teams admin center update introduces app centric management, which is on hold until mid-September 2024. The rollout will occur in three phases, with different criteria for each tenant type. Detailed documentation is available, and no immediate action is required for phase 1 tenants.
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Update to Viva Learning – SAP SuccessFactors integration configuration process
MC868915 | August 22 – The Viva Learning – SAP SuccessFactors integration process is being updated to improve the admin setup experience. The rollout will begin in late August 2024 and is expected to complete by mid-September 2024. The update consolidates configuration steps, automates data collection and updates, and requires no immediate action but suggests preparing updated training and documentation.
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Microsoft Teams | Shifts app: Users must enable reminders for upcoming shifts and clocking in/out (Android users)
MC868914 | August 22 – Android users of Microsoft Teams Shifts app must enable reminders for shifts and clocking in/out immediately due to API changes. A pop-up will guide users to enable this in the OS settings, with an alternative option available in the Shifts settings page.
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Amplify – Copy a publication within a campaign
MC868912 | August 22 – Microsoft Viva Amplify will soon introduce a ‘Save copy’ button to easily copy publications within a campaign, enhancing content reuse and efficiency. This feature will roll out between late September and early October 2024, initially excluding mobile apps and Viva Engage customized content.
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Unlock success with our New Campaign Goals Feature: Set, Track, Achieve!
MC868909 | August 22 – The new Campaign Goals feature in Viva Amplify allows users to set, track, and achieve specific goals for campaigns, integrated with the unique viewer metric. Rolling out from late August to late September 2024, it provides detailed reports and insights, although currently not available on mobile iOS & Android apps.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: New Banner web part (updated title area) in Pages and News
MC791596 | August 21 – Microsoft SharePoint Online is introducing a new Banner web part for Pages and News, allowing users to remove or add multiple banners to a page. Targeted Release begins late June 2024, with General Availability starting early July 2024. The update includes new Banner layouts and affects page templates and title synchronization. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status
MC704035 | August 21 – 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 mid-October 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: New skin tone settings and reactions
MC809602 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early October 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Outlook Folder Recursive Search
MC690179 | August 21 – The rollout of a new Outlook feature for recursive folder search has been updated to begin in mid-October 2024 and complete by mid-November 2024. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 151025.
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(Updated) Updated handling of Microsoft Office documents in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
MC788952 | August 20 – Outlook for iOS and Android will prioritize standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint apps for opening documents over the Microsoft 365 app, starting early September 2024. Organizations should adjust app management policies and inform users about this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 apps: Improved resharing experience
MC805212 | August 20 – 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 mid-August 2024, with no admin action required. Learn more at Microsoft Support.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Reset People suggestions
MC807456 | August 20 – Outlook is introducing a Reset People Suggestion feature, allowing users to reset, export, and opt-out of people suggestions. This will be available in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows, syncing with Microsoft 365 My Account privacy settings. Rollout begins late September 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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User settings usability improved with a new “Account” settings category in Outlook on the web
MC867665 | August 20 – Outlook on the web has a new “Account” settings category for improved usability. Settings like Automatic replies, Email signatures, Categories, Mobile devices, and Storage have been moved to this category. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Targeted Release and late September 2024 for General Availability. Organizations may need to update training and documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Apply suggestions for Coaching by Copilot in Microsoft Outlook
MC837085 | August 20 – Coaching by Copilot in Microsoft Outlook introduces an ‘Apply All’ button to implement coaching feedback and rewrite email drafts. Rolling out from late August to late October 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 Viva Amplify: New banner web part and updated title area
MC867653 | August 20 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is introducing a new Banner web part and updates to the title area, allowing for more layout options and the ability to remove the title area. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 with full availability by mid-September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared file
MC750668 | August 20 – 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) Loop components in Microsoft OneNote
MC777847 | August 20 – 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 Teams: New file image previews in messages
MC790792 | August 20 – Microsoft Teams will soon introduce file image previews in chats and channels, enhancing content interaction. This feature allows users to see a small preview of attached files like images, PowerPoint, or PDFs. Rollouts begin in June 2024, with different completion dates for various user groups. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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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 | August 20 – 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 September 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 Outlook: Send updates only to added or removed meeting attendees
MC798322 | August 20 – Outlook will soon prompt organizers to send meeting updates only to added or removed attendees, affecting Outlook for the web and New Outlook for Windows. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394687, will roll out from late August to late September 2024. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) The Microsoft Copilot Dashboard in Viva Insights will become available with Copilot for Microsoft 365
MC793652 | August 20 – The Microsoft Copilot Dashboard will be available to all Copilot for Microsoft 365 customers without extra cost, accessible via the Viva Insights app in Teams or a web app. Advanced features still require a Viva Insights license. Rollout starts in July 2024 and ends in September 2024.
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Power Automate – Use CyberArk credentials in desktop flow connections
MC866651 | August 20 – We are announcing the ability to use CyberArk credentials in Power Automate desktop flow connections. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2024. How does this affect me? Your users will be able to leverage secrets stored in CyberArk (using the Central Credential Provider) to connect to Windows sessions on desktop flow machines. Secrets are not stored in Power Automate but are retrieved during runtime. This feature supports rotating passwords…
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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Automatic summary of documents on file-open in Word
MC866452 | August 19 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 will automatically generate document summaries in Word upon file opening. This feature, part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397096, will be globally available from late August to late September 2024 and requires no admin action for rollout.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Insider Risk Management cumulative exfiltration tuning
MC866451 | August 19 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing cumulative exfiltration tuning to reduce alert noise by not scoring previously detected activities. This update will be globally available from mid to late August 2024 and requires no admin action. It is enabled by default and accessible via the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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Viva Amplify: Reports displaying count and percentage
MC866446 | August 19 – Viva Amplify updates now show the count of viewers instead of the percentage for publications sent to large audiences, like an entire organization. This change, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862, aims to provide clearer data points and will be available from 8/28. Users can still toggle to view percentages for the whole organization if needed. Admins should update training materials accordingly.
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Viva Amplify: Reactions card
MC866444 | August 19 – Viva Amplify introduces a Reactions card to track and display readers’ responses to publications, with a time horizon feature for detailed insights. It’s part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862, rolling out from late August to September 2024. Organizations should update training materials to prepare.
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Viva Amplify: UTC toggle
MC866443 | August 19 – Viva Amplify introduces a UTC toggle feature to align time zones for campaign members, aiding in consistent data understanding. It will roll out from late August to late September 2024. The toggle affects all timeline graphs in reports and indicates when UTC is used. Preparation includes user notification and training material updates. Roadmap ID: 407862.
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Viva Amplify: User signals Graphs
MC866441 | August 19 – Viva Amplify introduces new line graph visualizations for unique viewers and promotions with historical data up to 12 months. Users can customize graphs by publishing endpoint and use “Copy as image” functionality. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late September 2024. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862.
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Viva Amplify: Export report data
MC866440 | August 19 – Viva Amplify now offers three export options: ‘Copy as image’ for single card snapshots, ‘Export to CSV’ for full data analysis, and ‘Export to PowerPoint’ for presentation-ready slides. These features will roll out from late August to September 2024. Admins should prepare users accordingly.
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Retired Feature: Policy Health (Preview)
MC866091 | August 19 – The Policy Health (Preview) feature in Microsoft Intune will be retired on September 16th, 2024, affecting IT admins’ visibility into conflicting policies for Windows Autopatch. No action is required, but assistance is available through the Microsoft Intune admin center.
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