Message center announcements
September 9, 2024 – September 15, 2024
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Retirement: Investigation priority score feature
MC889532 | September 13 – The ‘Investigation priority score’ feature in Microsoft Defender is retiring from mid-September to late October 2024. SOC administrators and analysts will need to use ‘Entra risk score’ instead and are advised to consult provided Microsoft Entra ID Protection resources for preparation.
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Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | September 13 – Microsoft 365 and Teams will have Unified App Management starting June 2024, streamlining app management across Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app. The rollout will occur in three phases, with the first phase beginning mid-July 2024. Admins should review and adjust app and tenant settings in preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App centric management for app installation and changes to app setup policies
MC795355 | September 13 – The message details an update on Microsoft Teams admin center, introducing app centric management for app installation and updates to app setup policies, with a revised rollout timeline. It outlines the transition to app centric management, which will allow admins to install apps for specific users, groups, or the entire organization, and mentions the associated Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394274. The rollout will occur in four phases, with varying impacts and preparations required for different tenant types.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Files page retires September 1, 2024
MC805203 | September 12 – The Files page in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be retired on October 28, 2024. Users can manage Information Protection policies and explore malware files via the Policy Management page. The Files and Insights tabs will also be removed from App connectors settings.
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(Updated) Changes to Administrator Permissions Required to Create and Manage Teams Resource Accounts
MC780743 | September 11 – The message details an update on the rollout timeline for changes to Teams administrator permissions required for creating and managing Teams Phone Resource Accounts. The change, rolling out in October 2024, will require Microsoft 365 Global Admin or User Admin roles for these tasks, affecting Teams Administrator, Teams Communications Administrator, and Teams Telephony Administrator roles. Organizations should prepare by adjusting processes accordingly.
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Microsoft Purview: Message Encryption portal transitioning to the “.microsoft” domain by the end of 2024
MC887373 | September 10 – The Microsoft Purview Message Encryption portal is moving to the “.microsoft” domain by late 2024. Users will be redirected to the new domain automatically, with no action required. Organizations should update references and ensure the new domain is not blocked. The portal’s design will also be updated.
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The September 2024 Windows security update is now available
MC887113 | September 10 – The September2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. 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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Reject multiple From addresses (P2 From headers) without a Sender header
MC886603 | September 10 – Starting October 15th, Exchange Online will reject emails with multiple From addresses without a Sender header, to comply with RFC 5322. Organizations should ensure a single address in the Sender header to avoid non-delivery reports (NDRs) with error code 550 5.1.20. Feedback on this change is welcomed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Videos in town halls will display without cropping
MC841009 | September 13 – Microsoft Teams updates will ensure videos in town halls are displayed in a “fit to frame” view without cropping, centered for attendees. Rollout begins mid-August 2024, with completion by late September 2024. This feature is default and requires no admin action, but users should be informed.
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(Updated) User settings usability improved with a new “Account” settings category in Outlook on the web
MC867665 | September 13 – Outlook on the web has a new “Account” settings category, improving user settings usability. The rollout begins late September 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by late November 2024. Organizations may need to update training and documentation.
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Microsoft Forms | Data sync to Microsoft Excel: Support for migrating from the older solution to the new solution
MC855685 | September 13 – Microsoft Forms introduces a new, more reliable data sync to Excel for the web, replacing the older version on January 13, 2025. Migration support begins late September 2024. Users must manually update to the new solution after October 20, 2024, to continue syncing data from Forms to Excel. Notifications and support for migration will be provided. The message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410988.
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Microsoft Teams: Embed support for Teams town hall
MC889534 | September 13 – Microsoft Teams now supports embedding town hall events in sites managed by users. This feature includes engagement tools like Q&A and captions within the embed player. Organizers can get the unique embed code from the town hall scheduling template to add to SharePoint or Microsoft 365 sites. Rollout starts early October 2024, with full availability by late November 2024. The feature is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401120. Organizers should prepare to implement the code upon release.
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Microsoft Teams: Volume ratio setting for meeting participants using language interpretation
MC889529 | September 13 – In Microsoft Teams, a new feature will allow meeting participants to adjust the volume ratio between original and interpretation audio. This applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops, provided the meeting organizer enables language interpretation. Rollouts will occur from October to December 2024.
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Microsoft Teams apps and Microsoft Copilot extensions: New security and certification information
MC889528 | September 13 – New Microsoft Teams apps and Copilot extensions will provide admins with security and certification information for compliance assessment. This feature, available in the Teams and Microsoft 365 admin centers, will include Microsoft 365 certification outcomes and ISV-submitted data. It will roll out worldwide from mid-October to mid-November 2024 and is on by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Service health and Message center: Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps consolidation
MC889525 | September 13 – Microsoft is consolidating ‘Microsoft 365 Defender for Cloud Apps’ communications under ‘Microsoft Defender XDR’ in Service health and Message center by September 2024. Organizations should update training and documentation, and configure email preferences to include ‘Microsoft Defender XDR’.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Block a user for your organization
MC888879 | September 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a block user feature to prevent malicious users from contacting an organization again. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411138, will be available worldwide in early November 2024. Admins can block users, preventing 1:1 and group chats with them. It’s off by default and can be enabled in external access settings.
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Microsoft Teams: Increase in meeting passcodes length for added security
MC889520 | September 13 – Microsoft Teams is increasing meeting passcodes from 6 to 8 characters for enhanced security, starting late October 2024. This change won’t affect internal usage, only external users joining with a Meeting ID and passcode will need to use longer passcodes. No admin action required.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Tenant Allow/Block List will support IPv6 allow and block entries
MC889519 | September 13 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will soon support IPv6 allow/block entries for customers with specific service plans. Rollout begins late September 2024, with completion by late October 2024. Admins can manage entries via the Defender portal or PowerShell without submissions. Entry limits vary by plan.
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(Updated) Microsoft Search: New Content source filters in All vertical
MC722584 | September 13 – Microsoft Search is introducing new content source filters in the All vertical, with a rollout timeline updated to begin in April 2024 for SharePoint Online and Microsoft365.com, and mid-May 2024 for Bing. No action is needed for preparation, but customization options are available for Graph Connector content sources. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 383953.
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Take action: Enable multifactor authentication for your tenant before October 15, 2024
MC889517 | September 13 – Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for your tenant by October 15, 2024, to access Microsoft Azure portal, Microsoft Entra admin center, and Microsoft Intune admin center. Postponement is possible, but without MFA, admin sign-in will prompt MFA registration.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Adding search to settings in the Outlook for Android app
MC801243 | September 13 – Outlook for Android is adding a search feature within Settings, with rollout starting early August 2024 and completion by late September 2024. This feature is available by default and requires no admin action, but users may be informed of the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Collaborate on SharePoint Pages and News with coauthoring
MC803012 | September 13 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing coauthoring for Pages and News, allowing multiple authors to edit simultaneously with real-time changes. Rollout begins late June 2024 for Targeted Release and early August 2024 for General Availability, with completion expected by late October 2024. This feature will be enabled by default.
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(Updated) Estimating cost of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Endpoint
MC693860 | September 13 – The OCR Cost Estimator has been launched for Microsoft 365 services, allowing customers to estimate OCR costs without needing an Azure Subscription. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Public Preview and full rollout expected between August and November 2024. Users with specific role groups can access the estimator on compliance.microsoft.com. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 160009 is associated with this update.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies
MC688930 | September 13 – The message details updates on Teams admin center’s App Centric Management (ACM) and app permission policies. ACM is paused until mid-October 2024, affecting tenants differently based on their migration phase. Phase 1 auto migration resumes mid-September, while Phase 2 offers a migration wizard and testing. Detailed documentation is provided, and the rollout occurs in three phases. No action is required for Phase 1 tenants currently.
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Windows Office Hours: September 19th, 2024
MC889327 | September 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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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention for endpoints – support for two new predicates
MC687844 | September 12 – The update introduces two new predicates for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention on endpoints, enhancing policy conditions for detecting specific document properties and names. The rollout timeline has been updated, now beginning in late April and completing by late September 2024. Users should prepare by visiting the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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(Updated) Offline mode in OneDrive for Web
MC686277 | September 12 – OneDrive’s new “Offline mode” feature for web, PWA, and Teams allows users to view, rename, move, copy files, and create folders without an internet connection. Changes sync when online. It’s on by default, with rollout starting late February 2024, and admins can control it via Group Policies. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 168618.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Purview Data Loss Prevention: New Microsoft Exchange predicates
MC822718 | September 12 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention introduces four new Exchange predicates for detecting unlabeled messages and attachments, and those containing specific sensitive information. Rollout begins late September 2024, completing by late October. Organizations can update DLP policies accordingly, with resources available for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Adding Search to settings in the Outlook for iOS app
MC801582 | September 12 – Outlook for iOS will soon enable users to search within Settings, with rollout starting early August 2024 and completion by late September 2024. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly.
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(Update) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Improved Data Loss Prevention policy tips
MC790795 | September 12 – Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon align Data Loss Prevention policy tips across Word, Excel, PowerPoint for Windows, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. Rollout begins June 2024, with full availability by late October 2024. No admin action needed; updated documentation will be provided.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Adaptive Protection – HR resignation date as a condition for risk level
MC795079 | September 12 – Microsoft Purview’s Insider Risk Management will roll out a feature for General Availability, allowing HR resignation date to be used as a condition for risk level in Adaptive Protection. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing by late September 2024. No action is required for the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Contact deduplication
MC835643 | September 12 – Outlook is updating to automatically hide duplicate contacts, with rollouts starting late August 2024 and ending mid-October 2024. This affects Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows, while other versions will show all contacts. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed.
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SharePoint Online: Enhancements to Text web part
MC888883 | September 12 – New enhancements to SharePoint Online’s Text web part include custom font colors, paragraph styles, spacing options, line spacing, quote styles, and table column/row highlighting. Rollout begins early September 2024, with no admin action required. Users should be informed of these updates.
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Service health and Message center: Azure Information Protection consolidation
MC888878 | September 12 – Azure Information Protection communications will be consolidated under Microsoft Purview in Service Health and Message Center by September 2024. Organizations should update training and documentation, and configure email preferences to include Microsoft Purview for related notifications.
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Microsoft OneDrive web: View PDFs with sensitivity labels
MC888873 | September 12 – OneDrive web will support opening PDFs with sensitivity labels in read-only mode for authorized users, starting early October 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-October for General Availability. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed of the change.
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Microsoft OneDrive: New prompt to confirm deletion of shared items and updated prompt for local mass item deletions
MC888872 | September 12 – OneDrive is introducing a new confirmation prompt for deleting shared items and an updated prompt for mass local deletions, with rollout starting mid-September 2024. Admins can set policies to manage these prompts, which are enabled by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Defender XDR: Simplified DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) setup for enhanced domain protection
MC799276 | September 12 – Microsoft Defender XDR is introducing a simplified DKIM setup for better domain protection, with a rollout from mid-June to late September 2024. The update includes easier DKIM activation during domain registration and a redesigned DKIM page for improved information visibility. No action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | New eDiscovery Hold reports
MC776192 | September 12 – To ensure the best customer experience we have decided not to proceed with the rollout of this change at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Change to shared folder experience
MC806523 | September 12 – Microsoft OneDrive is updating its shared folder experience. Users will now access shared folders via the People view in their own OneDrive, organized by the sharer, starting mid-September 2024. This change requires no admin action but users should be informed. More details are on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Introducing custom fonts
MC877312 | September 11 – Microsoft SharePoint introduces custom fonts in the new Brand center, enabling organizations to express their brand creatively on SharePoint and Viva Connections sites. Rollout began in April 2024, with general availability expected by mid-October 2024. This feature supports various web parts and is available by default.
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(Updated) Updating conversation actions on Microsoft Outlook for iOS
MC805216 | September 11 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS is updating conversation actions, moving them to a bottom bar and allowing customization. Rollout starts in early July 2024 and ends in late September 2024. Organizations should inform users and update documentation. iOS non-supporting organizations can ignore this update. Roadmap ID: 398983.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Communication Compliance Insightful Policy Performance – Public Preview
MC694121 | September 11 – The Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance will soon add Insightful Policy Performance to its public preview, offering real-time visibility on scanning progress and updates on policy-condition meeting items. The rollout is rescheduled from December 2023 to November 2024. Roadmap ID: 145793. Users can prepare by familiarizing themselves with existing compliance tools.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Adaptive Protection in GCC, GCCH, DoD
MC803011 | September 11 – Microsoft Purview’s Adaptive Protection for Insider Risk Management will be available for government clouds (GCC, GCC High, and DoD). Rollout begins late September 2024, with completion by late October 2024. This feature allows admins to manage DLP policies based on insider risk levels. No action is required before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list
MC854652 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting early December 2024 for Targeted Release and completing by late January 2025 for GCC High and DoD. This feature will be enabled by default if chosen by the organizer.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window
MC800496 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams introduces an expanded gallery view for minimized meetings, allowing users to see up to 4 participants. Rollout begins in August 2024, with full availability by late September. No action is needed to prepare for this update, which is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 398449.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Channel cards
MC797474 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams will introduce Channel cards providing an overview of channels, including description, activity, team name, and membership details. The feature will be available on desktop and web, starting early July 2024 and completing by late September 2024. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Presenter window enhancements while screensharing
MC767481 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out enhancements to the presenter window during screensharing, including visibility of up to four participants, active speakers, raised hands, reactions, and shared content previews. Rollout begins mid-May 2024, with general availability starting early August 2024. No action is needed for preparation.
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(Updated) Now get Real Time Calendar Notifications in Teams
MC704955 | September 11 – Teams now offers real-time Calendar notifications in the Activity Feed. Notifications include meeting invites, updates, cancellations, and forwards. Rollout begins mid-March 2024 for Targeted Release and early April 2024 for General Availability, completing by late September 2024. No action is needed to prepare for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New meeting option to control permissions for admitting participants from lobby
MC795085 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new meeting option allowing organizers to control who can admit participants from the lobby, with a rollout timeline updated for September to October 2024. This update aims to address current issues with meeting management permissions. No specific action is needed to prepare for this update.
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New Outlook for Desktop and web: Users can scope search suggestions to specific entities
MC888052 | September 11 – Outlook for Desktop and web will introduce search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The rollout begins mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-September 2024 for General Availability, completing by mid-October 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced discovery of apps and one-click app installation across Teams
MC888049 | September 11 – Microsoft is enhancing Teams app discovery, allowing one-click installation and use of previously utilized apps across the platform. This update, linked to Roadmap ID 397089, will start rolling out in early October 2024, with completion expected by late October 2024. Users should ensure app permission policies allow for this feature.
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Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Mesh app on PC supports guest access for events
MC888047 | September 11 – The Microsoft Mesh app on PC now supports guest access for events, allowing external users to join with a Mesh license. This feature will roll out in October 2024, enabling broader collaboration in Mesh events without requiring admin action. Event organizers can invite guests outside their organization, and future updates will include guest access on Meta Quest and anonymous participation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413713 is associated with this update.
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Microsoft Viva: Moving file and conversation settings to the Viva Engage admin center
MC888046 | September 11 – Microsoft Viva is transferring file and conversation settings from the Yammer admin center to the Viva Engage admin center. Rollout starts late October 2024, with completion by mid-November 2024, enhancing performance without disrupting current functions. Admins will manage file upload permissions, GIFs, URL metadata, message translation, and private messages. No action is needed before the rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: Host and attendee interaction improvements for multi-room Mesh events
MC888045 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams will soon introduce enhancements for multi-room Mesh events, allowing attendees to see reactions from other rooms and enabling hosts to move between rooms. This update, linked to Roadmap ID 412078, will roll out in October 2024 and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Edge: Sidebar visibility changes
MC888041 | September 11 – The Microsoft Edge sidebar will be off by default for non-active and new users, but can be re-enabled in settings. Active users will see no change. Administrators can use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy to manage this. The update rolls out in late September to early October 2024.
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Microsoft Teams: IntelliFrame Video Feed on Teams mobile
MC888040 | September 11 – Cloud IntelliFrame, enhancing visibility in Teams meetings, is now available on Teams mobile for iOS and Android, following its desktop availability. It will roll out worldwide mid to late November 2024, requiring no action for preparation but suggesting user notification. Roadmap ID: 415250.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In-meeting Error Messaging
MC683928 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams will update in-meeting error messaging to inform users of chat access limitations due to policy or system errors. Rollout for DoD updated to complete by late September 2024. No action required for preparation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 167211.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Emojis, GIFs and Stickers Unified in One Picker
MC674737 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams will unify emojis, GIFs, and stickers into one picker, with rollout updates starting in December 2023 and ending in September 2024. No action is needed for preparation. This change is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 84023.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Bidirectional Support for Teams Live Interpretation
MC816179 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by early November 2024. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update.
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(Updated) Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Enhancements to the device onboarding page
MC801975 | September 11 – The message details enhancements to the Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) device onboarding page, including the ability to search by IP address, a new ‘Valid user’ filter, exclusion of non-DLP supported devices like Android, and new properties in the export report. Rollout begins mid-July 2024 for Public Preview and early August 2024 for General Availability. No admin action required. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 393934.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Roster grouping for in-room participants through Proximity Join for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814577 | September 11 – Microsoft Teams on Windows will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join. This update, with a revised rollout timeline, includes UI enhancements for clarity and is detailed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 400702. It will occur automatically, with completion expected by late October 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Automatic summary of documents on file-open in Word
MC866452 | September 11 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Word: Copilot will generate an automatic summary when a file opens
MC871010 | September 11 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Compliance portal: Enhanced policy conditions for Communication Compliance
MC765808 | September 11 – The message details the upcoming enhancements to policy conditions in Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance, including precise detection, custom logic, and testing capabilities. Rollout begins late April 2024 for Public Preview and late May 2024 for General Availability, with completion expected by mid-September 2024. Users are advised to prepare and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Adaptive protection – Enhancements to risk level settings
MC789307 | September 11 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing enhancements to risk level settings, allowing admins to configure the expiration of insider risk levels in adaptive protection. Rollout begins May 2024 for Public Preview and July 2024 for General Availability, with updates completed by September 2024. Roadmap ID: 388736.
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(Updated) Copilot for Microsoft 365: Direct connection to Microsoft SharePoint organization asset libraries
MC843114 | September 11 – The Copilot for Microsoft 365 now connects directly to SharePoint organization asset libraries for brand-approved images and other assets. Rollout starts mid-September and ends mid-October 2024. Admins must prepare by identifying brand content and using a new cmdlet for library consent.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Results in Workplace Search
MC797471 | September 11 – Microsoft Viva Engage search results will appear on office.com, sharepoint.com, and Bing at Work, limited to question posts from public Communities, Storylines, and Answers. The rollout has been updated to begin late September 2024 and complete by late October 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance: Enrich triage with Insider Risk Management context
MC878431 | September 11 – The new Microsoft Purview compliance portal feature integrates Insider Risk Management (IRM) with Communication Compliance (CC), enhancing compliance investigations by providing a comprehensive view of a user’s risk profile and activity history. Public Preview begins late August 2024, with General Availability starting late September 2024. Organizations must enable Data sharing in IRM settings to prepare for this update. This feature is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 408534.
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(Updated) Stream video recordings in Outlook
MC690606 | September 10 – Microsoft 365 is introducing the ability to record and insert Stream video recordings in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows. The rollout timeline has been updated to begin in late October 2024 and complete by late November 2024. A new policy will control this feature.
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Microsoft Teams: New unified view of all your teams and channels
MC887377 | September 10 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new unified view for all teams and channels, with updated management pages for easier navigation and organization. Rollout begins in October 2024, with features enabled by default and no admin action required prior to rollout. Users should be informed of these changes.
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Microsoft Teams: Education grid view refresh
MC887376 | September 10 – Microsoft Teams for Education has updated the grid view, allowing direct access to assignments and classwork. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412934 and will be globally available from mid to late October 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic update.
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The new Microsoft Planner for the web
MC887371 | September 10 – The new Microsoft Planner for the web integrates features from Microsoft To Do, Planner, Project, and Copilot for a comprehensive task management solution. Rollout begins early October 2024, with full availability by late January 2025. Some features will be unavailable at launch but will return by early 2025. A Microsoft 365 license is required.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels
MC887367 | September 10 – 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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Power Platform – Catalog general availability
MC887300 | September 10 – We are announcing that Catalog will be made available starting on September 18, 2024, for Power Automate and on September 26, 2024, for Power Apps. Catalog allows makers to share and install reusable, customized assets, such as: apps, flows, connectors, and prompts within your environment. More information about this feature can be found in this documentation: Catalog in Power Platform (preview)How does this affect…
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Microsoft Teams: Image viewing improvements in chat
MC886600 | September 10 – Microsoft Teams is improving image viewing in chat, allowing users to view and cycle through multiple images. This update will roll out from mid-September to mid-October 2024 and will be available by default. Organizations may update their training and documentation accordingly.
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30-Day Reminder: Upcoming end of servicing date for some editions of Windows 11, versions 21H2 and 22H2
MC886320 | September 9 – On October 8, 2024, Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise…
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