Message center announcements
September 23, 2024 – September 29, 2024
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Microsoft Teams admin center: “WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP” retires in October 2024 from Teams meeting policy
MC899939 | September 28 – The “WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP” value for Teams meeting policy will retire on October 27, 2024. Organizations using it should note that only “WatermarkWithDisplayName” and “JoinWithAudioOnly” will be supported thereafter. No action is required, but admins should update documentation and inform their teams.
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(Updated) Retirement of RBAC Application Impersonation in Exchange Online
MC718754 | September 27 – The ApplicationImpersonation Role Based Access Control (RBAC) role in Exchange Online will be retired in September 2024 and removed in February 2025. This will affect organizations using Exchange Web Services (EWS) to enable one-to-many mailbox access. Organizations should review their current configuration and make changes as appropriate to minimize disruption to their service. More information can be found at the provided links.
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(Updated) Announcing IPv6 Enablement for Accepted Domains
MC835648 | September 27 – IPv6 will be enabled for Exchange Online Accepted Domains starting October 16, 2024, allowing for enhanced security and performance. Organizations should update allow-lists and consider opting out if necessary. Details and preparation steps are provided in the message.
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Microsoft OneNote for Windows 10 retires October 14, 2025 (switch your users)
MC899174 | September 26 – OneNote for Windows 10 will end support on October 14, 2025, and users should switch to OneNote for Windows. Migration guidance and support are provided, with additional OneNote team support available in October 2024. New user downloads will be restricted starting November 1, 2024.
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Stay current with your OS to keep your Microsoft Teams desktop client supported
MC898394 | September 26 – The message details the importance of keeping the OS updated for Microsoft Teams desktop client support, outlining the timelines when unsupported OS versions will receive notifications and eventually be blocked from using the client. It also provides links to the lifecycle policies and steps for preparation.
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Planned Maintenance: Teams Q and A
MC897564 | September 24 – EU-based organizations with Teams Q&A data in the US will have their data moved to EU datacenters starting late October 2024. During the migration, the Q&A feature will be read-only for about 4 hours, and users will be unable to create new Q&A-enabled meetings. Notifications will be sent to inform of the specific migration date and time.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Self-service purchase settings in Microsoft 365 admin center (E3, E5)
MC899941 | September 28 – In October 2024, Microsoft 365 Copilot self-service purchase settings will be available in the admin center for E3 and E5 license holders. Global and billing admins can set preferences ahead of the rollout, which will happen automatically. Settings are enabled by default but can be managed or disabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Tenant Allow/Block List will support IPv6 allow and block entries
MC889519 | September 28 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will soon support IPv6 entries in Tenant Allow/Block List for customers with specific service plans. Rollout starts late September 2024 and ends late October 2024, allowing admins to block or allow IPv6 addresses without prior submissions.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Users will exclusively control their voice and face data exports
MC892049 | September 27 – Microsoft Teams is updating to allow users, not admins, to export their voice and face data for enhanced privacy. This change, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413709, will occur from mid-November to mid-December 2024. Users can export data via Teams settings, and no admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced discovery of apps and one-click app installation across Teams
MC888049 | September 27 – Microsoft Teams is updating to enhance app discovery and one-click app installation. The rollout, starting mid-November 2024 and ending late November, will allow users to easily find and use previously utilized apps in Teams. No admin action is required, but updating documentation is advised. This update is linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397089.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries
MC800502 | September 27 – Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service will soon be available in Canada, the UK, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and October 2024 for European countries. This service allows for easy eSignature requests and secure storage of signed documents in SharePoint. Organizations in supported regions will be able to configure and use this feature, which will be on by default for new SharePoint Premium sign-ups post-rollout. Existing users will need to enable it manually.
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for September 2024
MC899184 | September 26 – The September 2024 Microsoft Intune Service Update has been released, updating your account to the latest build. You will notice the updated service release number in the Tenant Status blade. To prepare, review the new features on the Intune “What’s new” page and the linked blogs for detailed information.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Subscribe to notifications for followed topics
MC899176 | September 26 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon allow users to subscribe to notifications for followed topics, with notifications appearing on the bell icon. This feature will start rolling out in late September 2024 and is expected to be completed by early October 2024. It will be enabled by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Refreshed view of all your teams and channels page
MC887377 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams is updating with a refreshed view of the ‘Your teams’ and ‘Manage Team > Channels’ pages, enabling easier navigation, filtering, searching, and management of teams and channels. This applies to Teams on various desktops and the web, rolling out from October to December 2024. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Embed support for Teams town hall
MC889534 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams now supports embedding town hall events in sites managed by users, with features like Q&A and reactions. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting in early November 2024 for Targeted Release and early December for General Availability. Organizers can embed the event using a unique code from the town hall scheduling template.
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Planned maintenance for all certified and supported Teams Android Devices to Company Portal version
MC898390 | September 26 – Automatic updates for Teams Android Devices to Company Portal version 5.0.6152.0 are planned, starting mid-October 2024 until late December 2024. Devices running older versions may be unstable after July 1, 2025. Organizations should ensure devices are updated and check Teams Admin Center for current firmware and application versions. Accelerated updates will occur outside business hours, overriding normal update timelines and maintenance windows. Devices no longer supported will not receive updates. Preparation may include manual updates or allowing automatic updates to proceed.
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(Updated) Co-organizer experience updates in Teams Webinars and Townhalls
MC688109 | September 26 – Teams Webinars and Townhalls have updated the co-organizer experience to allow full control over event details, including editing, publishing, and canceling events. The rollout timeline has been updated, with targeted release in early December 2024 and general availability by early January 2025. No preparation is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Fabric: New tenant settings for short-lived user-delegated SAS tokens (Preview)
MC873746 | September 26 – The message details the live feature of short-lived user-delegated SAS tokens in Microsoft Fabric, with new tenant settings available in the Fabric Admin portal. It outlines the rollout timeline, effects on organizations, supported scenarios, new settings, and preparation actions required for tenant and workspace admins.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Simplified mobile app sign in
MC822719 | September 26 – The planned update for Microsoft Outlook mobile app sign-in using QR codes, initially set for a Public Preview in mid-August 2024 and General Availability in mid-September 2024, has been postponed and will not proceed at this time. Microsoft apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web
MC846387 | September 26 – Outlook’s new update replaces the quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation on the calendar. Double-click behavior remains unchanged. Rollout begins early September 2024 for Targeted Release and early October 2024 for General Availability, completing by early November 2024. No admin action needed, but user notification is advised.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams: Update on new Microsoft Lists rollout
MC891238 | September 26 – The message details an update on the new Microsoft Lists rollout, including new features like ratings, image drag-and-drop, real-time collaboration visibility, and tabbed view switching. Rollout begins late September 2024, with completion by late October 2024. No admin action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Behavior change for “Org Data Notifications” for Android
MC862228 | September 26 – The message informs about an update to Microsoft Outlook for Android, specifically regarding the “Org Data Notifications” behavior change. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting late September and completing early October 2024. Post-update, Outlook for Android will ignore the Block setting for Org Data Notifications, aligning with Outlook for iOS behavior. Organizations should review their settings before September 16 to ensure desired notification behavior. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Design ideas in Viva Amplify
MC884007 | September 26 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is introducing ‘Design ideas’ for authors to enhance sections in drafts and SharePoint distribution channels. Rollout begins late September and completes by mid-October 2024. This feature will be on by default for users with Authoring permissions. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Choose fonts while composing
MC847877 | September 26 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon support font selection while composing emails, with rollout starting mid-October 2024 and completion by early November 2024. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 409969. Organizations should inform users and update training materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Streamlined process for installing Teams apps
MC877316 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams is updating its app installation process to be more streamlined and user-friendly, with a rollout starting early October 2024. This update simplifies the addition of apps to Teams, reducing steps and improving engagement. The process is on by default and does not require changes to current app management practices.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Copy meeting attendee responses to clipboard
MC869929 | September 26 – Outlook will soon allow users to copy meeting attendee responses. The rollout for Targeted Release will begin late September 2024 and for General Availability late October 2024. This feature will be on by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 412937.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Pulse admins can share links to Pulse templates
MC891237 | September 26 – Microsoft Viva will soon allow Pulse admins to share links to Pulse templates. The rollout begins late October 2024 and completes by late November 2024. This update enables easier template sharing and use within organizations. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Sharing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files through email
MC882252 | September 26 – The update allows users to share local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via new Outlook for Windows. Rollout begins early October 2024, completing by late December 2024. This feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can share files directly from File Explorer.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Removing a recommendation to update Microsoft Secure Score
MC883197 | September 26 – Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Secure Score in Defender for Endpoint to better reflect security posture. This includes removing the recommendation SCID-84 for Local Admin password management. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, expected to complete by late October 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
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The September 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2
MC897507 | September 26 – The September 2024 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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The September 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2
MC898954 | September 26 – The September 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: External presenters can join on mobile
MC862236 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams update allows external presenters to join events via mobile. Rollout begins late September 2024, completing by early November 2024. No admin action needed, but users should be informed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat for organizers and presenters in Town Hall
MC715693 | September 26 – The updated Microsoft Teams feature enables private chat for Town Hall organizers and presenters, including external ones, for collaboration before, during, and after events. Rollout begins mid-November 2024, completing by mid-January 2025. It will be available automatically, and organizers must define presenters for chat creation.
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Microsoft Teams: New features to improve user app adoption
MC898393 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing two new features to enhance app discovery and adoption, including a curated app section and personalized recommendations. Rollout will start in early October 2024, with full availability by late October 2024. Admins should review preinstalled apps for visibility in the new store sections.
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Microsoft Teams: UDP Signaling Ports configuration change
MC898392 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams is updating UDP signaling ports for Calling and Meetings to enhance efficiency. The source ports will change from 49152-65535 to 50070-50089, with the destination UDP port remaining at 3478. Rollout begins early October 2024. Admins should allow the new UDP source ports to the specified destination ports.
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Microsoft Teams: Performance improvements for meetings in Edge web browser for guests
MC898391 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams will enhance guest performance in Edge, enabling faster meeting joins, starting early November 2024 and completing by late January 2025. No admin action is needed for this automatic rollout. This is linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401117.
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Specifying client ID and secret when creating an Azure ACS principal via AppRegNew.aspx will be removed
MC898388 | September 26 – The option to specify client ID and secret when creating Azure ACS principals will be removed. Users must adopt the system-generated client ID and secret. This change will start in early October 2024 and end by early November 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic change. Azure ACS is retiring on April 2, 2026.
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(Updated) SharePoint Online: New heading level options for web parts
MC752513 | September 26 – SharePoint Online introduces new heading level options for web parts, aligning with Text web part default font sizes. Rollout begins April 2024, with completion by October 2024. Authors can set heading levels, defaulting to Heading 2. No admin action needed, but informing SharePoint authors is advised. Associated with MC670896 and Roadmap ID 387500.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Roster grouping for in-room participants through Proximity Join for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814577 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join on Teams Rooms on Windows. The rollout starts late September 2024 and ends mid-November 2024. This feature requires specific Bluetooth or XML settings enabled and will include new UI elements.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Video tile re-sizing based on people count for Teams Rooms on Windows
MC814587 | September 26 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will feature dynamic video tile resizing in Gallery view, based on participant count, to improve visibility. Rollout begins late September 2024, with completion by early October. The update is automatic, but admins can disable it via the EnableRoomPeopleCount XML setting. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 400706.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Describe it to design it in Teams Workflows
MC718250 | September 26 – The message details an update to Microsoft Teams Workflows, allowing users to describe the automation they need, resulting in a matching workflow. The rollout timeline has been updated, with a worldwide release expected from late September to late October 2024. The feature will initially be available in the Workflows app in Teams chat and channel overflow menu, with other entry points to follow. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 382659. No action is needed to prepare for this rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced Chat contextual info and Search
MC803293 | September 25 – Microsoft Teams is updating to include enhanced chat contextual information and search capabilities. Rollout begins late July 2024 for Targeted Release and will be globally available by mid-January 2025. This feature, which is on by default, allows users to access chat info such as People, Pinned messages, Shared files, and links, and search within chats. No admin action is required for the update.
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(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
MC705760 | September 25 – Teams on the web will introduce improved meeting experiences for Safari and Firefox users, particularly for guests, with a refreshed interface and performance enhancements. The rollout begins in September 2024 and completes by January 2025. Organizations should update their documentation to inform users of these changes. Roadmap ID: 329253.
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(Updated) Information Protection – Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer
MC713369 | September 25 – The Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer will now allow users to save filters for later use. The rollout for Public Preview and General Availability has been updated, with completion expected by late November 2024 and mid-January 2025, respectively. No action is required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Learning: Learner Completion Record bulk export
MC806522 | September 25 – The rollout of the updated Microsoft Viva Learning Learner Completion Record bulk export feature will begin mid-October 2024 and is expected to complete by late October 2024. This feature enables bulk downloading of learner records using Microsoft 365 user groups and security groups. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane
MC877318 | September 25 – Microsoft Outlook is updating to allow users to view and edit work hours and location in the My Day pane. Rollout for Targeted Release begins early October 2024, with General Availability starting early November 2024. This feature will be on by default, with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Graph API will include usage metrics for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
MC877369 | September 25 – Microsoft Graph API will soon include Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 usage metrics, enabling customized reporting and analytics. Rollout begins September 2024 for Public Preview and November 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is required before rollout. This update is linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396562.
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Microsoft Stream: Less storage space consumed for Stream videos in Microsoft 365 Suite
MC797116 | September 25 – Microsoft Stream is modifying versioning to reduce storage space usage. Changes to chapters and transcripts will no longer create new versions, thus not increasing storage consumption. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395380 and will be implemented worldwide from mid-July to late August 2024.
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Microsoft Clipchamp: The Brand kit feature is rolling out with extended elements to Microsoft subscriptions
MC805215 | September 25 – The Microsoft Clipchamp Brand kit feature is expanding for certain Microsoft subscriptions, with a rollout starting mid-July and completing by late August 2024. This update includes enhanced elements and storage options, and will be automatically available to users with specified licenses. No admin action is required prior to rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Authoring assistance from Copilot
MC808837 | September 24 – Microsoft SharePoint’s rollout of Copilot in the Rich Text Editor is updated, with the timeline now starting late July 2024 for Targeted Release and late August 2024 for General Availability. Copilot assists in content creation and will be available for users with a Copilot Microsoft 365 license. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status
MC704035 | September 24 – Microsoft Teams will update to allow users to control chat notifications based on their meeting RSVP status. Notifications will be disabled for declined meetings and enabled for accepted ones. Rollout timelines have been updated, with releases staggered from November 2024 to February 2025. Users may need to be informed about these changes.
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Introducing Guest App Permission Management for SharePoint Admins
MC897562 | September 24 – SharePoint Admins can soon manage guest app permissions using SharePoint Online Management Shell cmdlets. Updates to Get-SPOApplication and Set-SPOApplicationPermission will facilitate this. Rollout starts early October 2024 for Targeted Release, and mid-October 2024 for General Availability. Admins must download the latest SharePoint PowerShell version to prepare.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 apps: Improved resharing experience
MC805212 | September 24 – The message details an improved resharing experience for Microsoft 365 apps, allowing view-only shared links to be copied directly from the Share dialog. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, with general availability by early October 2024. No admin action is required, but user notification is advised.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Oversharing popups enhancements on Microsoft Outlook Win32
MC779849 | September 24 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Loss Prevention on Outlook Win32 introduces two new predicates: ‘Message contains’ and ‘Attachment contains’ for client-side email evaluation. Rollout begins mid-April 2024, with standard release by late September 2024. No admin action needed; users can create or edit DLP Policies accordingly. Roadmap ID 376999.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web: Improvements to working hours and location
MC761261 | September 24 – Microsoft Outlook is updating features related to working hours and location, with rollout timelines specified for various user groups. The updates include a revised daily location menu and integration of work location with Out of Office time. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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Microsoft Outlook: Drag emails into the Calendar icon in the app bar to create an event
MC896715 | September 24 – Outlook’s new feature allows creating events by dragging emails to the Calendar icon, rolling out from late September to November 2024. No admin action required, but informing users is advised. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413716 details this update.
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Microsoft Outlook: “Online Archive” feature for iOS and Android
MC896712 | September 24 – The “Online Archive” feature for Microsoft Outlook on iOS and Android will soon allow users to access archived emails directly from their folder list. This feature helps manage mailbox size by storing older emails in a separate archive mailbox. Rollouts will occur from mid-August to late October 2024. Admins must enable the “Mailbox archive” for this feature to be available to users.
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Universal Print: Pull Print queues
MC896708 | September 24 – The Universal Print feature now includes Pull Print queues, allowing admins to create virtual printer queues linked to multiple printers. This simplifies printing for users, who only need to know one printer for their location. It pairs with QR code secure release, with more options coming soon. Rollout begins October 2024, with full availability by February 2025. Admins should prepare by setting up test printers with QR code release and installing the Microsoft 365 app on mobile devices. No impact on current Universal Print usage is expected. Roadmap ID 395937.
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Microsoft Teams: Add location to your presence signal
MC896703 | September 24 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature to add a location to your presence signal, viewable from profile cards, one-on-one, and group chats. This will roll out in early to mid-November 2024, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Preparation involves reviewing the Microsoft Places deployment guide.
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(Updated) Windows enrollment will include quality updates during OOBE
MC891140 | September 23 – Updated September 23, 2024:We’ve heard your feedback regarding the Windows update experience during the OOBE, and while we understand the importance of keeping devices updated from the start, we’re committed to implementing this change in the best way for IT admins to manage their environments.This change has been postponed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to enhance the Windows enrollment experience….
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Unified: Windows Autopatch and Windows Update for Business deployment service
MC896361 | September 23 – If you manage Windows updates for your enterprise, you can do so with a single solution, Windows Autopatch. The functionality formerly known as Windows Update for Business deployment service has been woven into Windows Autopatch. A new, unified dashboard in the Microsoft Intune admin center now has four main sections: update policies, update groups, update status, and update reports. Your current license rights and functionalities under either Windows Autopatch or Windows Update for…
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