Message center announcements
October 21, 2024 – October 27, 2024
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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (Defender for Office 365): Monitor action in Safe attachments policy will retire
MC918563 | October 25 – The ‘Monitor’ action in Microsoft Exchange Online Protection’s Safe attachments policy will be retired between February and May 2025. Organizations with policies set to ‘Monitor’ will be automatically switched to ‘Block’. Users should review and adjust their Safe attachments policies accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New policy for voice and face enrollment will default to “On” (configure now)
MC912707 | October 25 – The new Microsoft Teams policy, ‘csTeamsAIPolicy,’ will default to enabling voice and face enrollment, enhancing meeting functionality. It will replace the ‘csTeamsMeetingPolicy’ in mid-January 2025. Admins should configure settings before this date using the provided Microsoft PowerShell cmdlets. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for Copilot features.
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Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | October 25 – Microsoft 365 is rolling out Unified App Management in 2024 to streamline Teams apps management across Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app. This update, associated with Roadmap ID 393931, will happen in two phases, starting mid-December 2024, and requires no admin action before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Minor encrypted message portal design updates, URL to remain the same
MC887373 | October 23 – The Microsoft Purview Message Encryption portal will have minor design updates to match Purview branding, with changes including updated fonts, colors, controls, and UI layout. Rollout begins late October 2024 and completes by late December 2024. Organizations should update training and documentation as needed.
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Microsoft Intune ending support for Android device administrator on devices with GMS access
MC902778 | October 23 – Microsoft Intune will end support for Android device administrator on devices with Google Mobile Services access by December 31, 2024. Users should stop enrolling devices with this method and migrate to alternative management methods. Intune will not update or support these devices after the end date.
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Microsoft Teams: Watermark for anonymous meeting join
MC918575 | October 25 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow anonymous users to join meetings with watermarked access to all content. Rollout begins early November 2024, with full availability by mid-November. Admins’ watermark policies remain unchanged, while users will see a watermark of their entered guest name. The feature is default but can be altered via PowerShell script.
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General Availability of Declarative Agents in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint (Web)
MC918574 | October 25 – Declarative Agents are now available in Word and PowerPoint Web, allowing users to customize Copilot for Microsoft 365. Rollout begins late October 2024, with completion by late November. Users can install and interact with these agents via Teams or the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. No admin action is required before rollout.
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Improved search for content around people
MC918573 | October 25 – Microsoft 365 is introducing an improved search feature that allows users to find content related to specific people by typing their name in the search bar. This update, associated with Roadmap ID 421189, will roll out from early to late November 2024. No action is required to prepare for this update.
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Microsoft Teams: Stream Custom Agent and Bot Responses
MC918562 | October 25 – Custom engine agents and Teams bots will soon stream responses, offering real-time updates and incremental delivery of replies, enhancing user experience. This feature will roll out from mid-November to late-December 2024. Organizations may need to update training and documentation accordingly. Roadmap ID: 422261.
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(Updated) The October 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows
MC916094 | October 25 – Updated on October 25, 2024: This post was updated as we previously shared a highlight that is no longer available. This improvement will be available in a future update.The October 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2, and Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. Information about the contents of this update is available from the…
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(Updated) Modernized user-defined permissions experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MC803292 | October 25 – The modernized user-defined permissions experience for Microsoft 365 apps has been delayed due to a significant issue. The new feature offers a refreshed dialog for permissions configuration and renames usage rights groupings, with the rollout expected to begin in mid-July 2024 for preview and early September 2024 for general availability. Organizations may need to update internal documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Clipchamp: The brand kit feature is rolling out with extended elements to all users
MC805215 | October 25 – The message informs about the rollout of the Brand kit feature in Microsoft Clipchamp for certain Microsoft 365 subscriptions. It details the feature’s capabilities, such as creating and sharing brand assets, and advises users to update administrative records and documentation accordingly. Brand kit is now a standard feature and requires no admin action before the rollout.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Add approvals to any document library
MC912181 | October 25 – Microsoft SharePoint will soon enable approvals for document libraries, following the previous update for list approvals. Rollout begins November 2024 for Targeted Release and December 2024 for General Availability. Users can configure approvals in the Automate menu, with in-progress approvals viewable in Teams. No admin action is required before rollout.
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Microsoft Graph API will include usage metrics for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
MC877369 | October 25 – The Microsoft Graph API will soon include Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 usage metrics, enabling customized reporting and analytics. The rollout begins in September 2024 for Public Preview and March 2025 for General Availability. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396562 and MC724835. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: Update to Office Add-ins Store policy for minor users
MC894579 | October 25 – The Office Add-ins Store policy update allows minor users to access add-ins, changing the rollout timeline. Administrators should review configurations and adjust settings for student access as necessary, with rollout phases beginning late November 2024 and completing by late January 2025.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies
MC688930 | October 25 – The Teams admin center is transitioning to app-centric management, with migrations resuming mid-November 2024. Phase 1 auto-migration is delayed to early 2025, while Phase 2 allows administrators to self-initiate migration using a wizard. Detailed documentation is provided, and the process is designed to have no downtime.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Community settings for Community Resources and Files tab
MC917752 | October 24 – Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce community settings for the Community Resources module and Files tab, with a rollout starting late October 2024 and completing by mid-November 2024. Community admins will gain control over the visibility of these features with new toggles. Default settings will have both features visible.
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Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook: Name pronunciation on the profile card
MC917748 | October 24 – A name pronunciation feature is coming to Microsoft Teams and Outlook, allowing users to record and share the pronunciation of their names on their profile cards. This promotes inclusiveness and will be available from mid-November 2024 to mid-February 2025. Admins can enable it in Microsoft Graph.
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Purview | Insider Risk Management: New pay-as-you-go model for cloud storage apps, cloud services, and Microsoft Fabric
MC917743 | October 24 – Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management indicators for cloud storage apps and services will shift from a free Public Preview to a pay-as-you-go model starting early November 2024. Organizations must link an Azure subscription for billing to continue using these indicators.
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Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer): Enhanced audit log schema
MC917742 | October 24 – Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) will update its audit log schema to include unique identifiers for the user performing an action (actor) and the user/object affected (target), along with a parameter to capture old and new values of modified fields. These changes will be available for E3 license users and will roll out by late December 2024. Admins should update documentation and scripts accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Shifts Graph APIs in beta moved to production (v1.0)
MC916866 | October 24 – The Shifts Graph APIs for Microsoft Teams are moving from beta to production, enhancing stability and reliability. Rollout begins mid-January 2025 and ends late January 2025. Organizations should migrate to the production endpoints and update their applications accordingly. This is detailed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422813.
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The October 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2
MC917582 | October 24 – The October 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. 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: Users can take control during screensharing on the web
MC915486 | October 24 – Microsoft Teams on the web will soon allow users to take control during screensharing, a feature already available on the desktop version. Rollout begins early December 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-January 2025 for General Availability, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Places will be generally available in Q4 CY24
MC901823 | October 23 – Microsoft Places, an AI-powered app for flexible work, will be available in Q4 CY24 with core and premium service plans. Existing Office 365 customers will get the core plan, which includes basic features for workplace coordination. Teams Premium users will get enhanced features. Service plans will roll out in late November.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: Support for inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC
MC711018 | October 23 – Microsoft Exchange Online now supports inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC, enhancing email security. It’s in General Availability since October 22, 2024. The feature is off by default and can be enabled via Exchange PowerShell, with a new enabling experience coming by end of 2024. Additional information and limitations are detailed in the provided links.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Auto-detect and pre-select room audio in BYOD meeting rooms
MC892647 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams will soon auto-detect room audio in BYOD meeting rooms when a laptop is connected via USB, suggesting or selecting the room audio option. Rollout begins early October 2024, with full availability expected by late November 2024. This feature will be on by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription
MC781595 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a tenant-wide policy to control download permissions for meeting transcripts, with options for admin exemptions. Rollout begins June 2024 for various releases, with automatic implementation and no required admin action. More information is available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap and Microsoft Learn.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View, download, and delete Microsoft OneDrive transcript files
MC726122 | October 23 – The message details an update for Microsoft Teams regarding the storage and management of OneDrive transcript files. It outlines the new process for saving transcripts, improved deletion experiences for meeting organizers and IT administrators, and changes to default transcript permissions post-rollout. Rollout timelines and instructions for preparation are also provided.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams apps and Microsoft Copilot extensions: New security and certification information
MC889528 | October 23 – 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 late October to late November 2024 and is on by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app
MC800503 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Cross-location Shifts in the Shifts app, allowing frontline managers to offer open shifts across multiple locations. Rollout begins late October 2024 for Targeted Release and early November for General Availability, with completion expected by mid-November. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared file
MC750668 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams is updating to allow access to Workflows via the three-dot menu on shared files. Rollout starts late October 2024, completing by mid-December 2024. This feature, linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 381643, enables users to run or set up workflows directly in Teams. No action is needed for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions
MC809602 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams is introducing skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. Rollout begins late October 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Users can adjust settings in Teams app or emoji menu. No admin action required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Adoption Score AI assistance category
MC694129 | October 23 – The Microsoft 365 admin center is introducing a new AI assistance category in Adoption Score to track the adoption of Microsoft Copilot features. This preview feature, represented by a 100-point scale, will roll out from late November 2023 to January 2025. Organizations should prepare by informing users and updating documentation. Roadmap ID: 185700.
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(Updated) Copilot for Microsoft 365: Direct connection to Microsoft SharePoint organization asset libraries
MC843114 | October 23 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 now integrates with SharePoint organization asset libraries, allowing direct access to brand assets in PowerPoint and Word. The rollout starts mid-September 2024 and ends mid-November 2024. Tenant admins must prepare by identifying and migrating brand content to these libraries.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Adaptive Protection – HR resignation date as a condition for risk level
MC795079 | October 23 – Microsoft Purview’s Adaptive Protection feature, which allows HR resignation date to be used as a risk level condition, is rolling out to General Availability. The rollout is expected to complete by mid-November 2024. No action is required for this update.
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(Updated) Updated handling of Microsoft Office documents in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
MC788952 | October 23 – The update for Microsoft Outlook on iOS and Android now prioritizes standalone Microsoft Office apps over the Microsoft 365 app for opening document files. Rollout starts mid-September 2024 and ends mid-November 2024. Organizations should adjust app policies and inform users accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview eDiscovery | Modernized eDiscovery in new Microsoft Purview portal
MC808165 | October 23 – The Microsoft Purview eDiscovery experience is being modernized in the Purview portal, unifying Content Search, eDiscovery Standard, and Premium with enhanced features for security, efficiency, and data management. Public Preview begins late July 2024, with full rollout by late December 2024. Organizations should update training materials accordingly.
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Copilot inference and evaluation
MC916990 | October 23 – The message details a policy that allows IT admins to restrict Copilot in Teams from making inferences or evaluations. This policy cannot be disabled by users and applies to sentiment-related prompts. It includes instructions for IT admins on how to enable or disable Copilot limited mode using Microsoft Graph API, with a rollout starting in November 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Message Recall for encrypted emails in Microsoft Outlook
MC882266 | October 23 – Microsoft Purview’s Information Protection will soon include Message Recall for encrypted emails in Outlook. Rollout begins early October 2024, completing by late November 2024. Users with Microsoft 365 E5 or Office 365 E5 licenses can recall encrypted emails from the Sent folder. This feature will be enabled by default. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance: Enrich triage with Insider Risk Management context
MC878431 | October 23 – The Microsoft Purview compliance portal update integrates Insider Risk Management alerts into Communication Compliance triage, enhancing compliance risk assessment. Rollout begins early November 2024, with full availability by late December 2024. Organizations need to enable data sharing in IRM settings to prepare.
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(Updated) New cmdlet for Content Explorer
MC698421 | October 23 – A new cmdlet, Export-ContentExplorerData, will be available in General Availability for Microsoft 365 admins to export all scanned content data from Content Explorer. The rollout starts mid-March 2025 and ends mid-May 2025. No additional settings are required for this feature. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117546.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Learning: Learner Completion Record bulk export
MC806522 | October 23 – The Microsoft Viva Learning’s Learner Completion Record bulk export feature has been updated, extending the ability to download records for multiple users at once. The rollout timeline has been adjusted to begin late October 2024 and complete by early November 2024. No admin action is required for this update. This is related to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 334050.
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(Updated) External recipients MailTip offline behavior update for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
MC834102 | October 23 – The message details an update for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android, expanding external recipient warnings with a new administrative setting for internal domains. Rollout starts mid-August 2024 and ends late November 2024. Organizations should manage external domain lists and inform users about the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Adaptive protection – Enhancements to risk level settings
MC789307 | October 23 – Enhancements to Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management include configurable expiration of insider risk levels in adaptive protection. Rollout begins May 2024, with general availability in July 2024. Admins can prevent risk level expiration when alerts are dismissed or cases resolved. Roadmap ID 388736.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Diagnostics now in the Purview compliance portal
MC904540 | October 23 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Loss Prevention diagnostics will soon be available in the Purview compliance portal, with a new experience to troubleshoot issues. The Public Preview rollout is rescheduled to early December 2024, and General Availability will begin mid-February 2025. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Roster grouping for in-room participants through Proximity Join for Teams Rooms
MC814577 | October 23 – Microsoft Teams will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join on Teams Rooms on Windows or Android. The rollout begins late September 2024, completing by mid-November 2024. This feature requires certain Bluetooth and Teams Room device settings to be enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Choose fonts while composing
MC847877 | October 23 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon support choosing fonts while composing and improve font support for reading emails, with rollout starting mid-November 2024 and completion by early December 2024. Organizations should prepare by updating training and documentation.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Use proactive prompts and insights generated by Copilot
MC916872 | October 23 – We are announcing the use proactive prompts and insights generated by Copilot feature for Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature enables users to discover and prompt Copilot without the need for manual typing. This feature will reach general availability on November 15, 2024.This feature will be automatically enabled, unless you have previously opted out of Copilot in Dynamics 365 Customer Service.How does this affect me?This feature will provide users with the…
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Windows 11, version 24H2 improved update fundamentals
MC916857 | October 23 – With Windows 11, version 24H2, you get reduced installation time, restart time, and central processing unit (CPU) usage for Windows monthly updates. Additionally, feature updates now have smaller download sizes. That’s due to the extension of conditional downloads to Microsoft Edge. Learn about the details behind these improvements in a new article,…
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Copilot agents in SharePoint rolling to Targeted Release
MC916296 | October 23 – SharePoint is introducing Copilot agents for users with M365 Copilot licenses, allowing creation and interaction with Copilot scoped to their site. Full capabilities, including Teams chat interaction and advanced customizations, will be released later. Rollout begins late October 2024 for Targeted Release and late November 2024 for General Availability.
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iOS Build now included in ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rule for Outlook on iOS
MC916298 | October 23 – Starting mid-November 2024, Outlook on iOS will support specifying iOS build numbers in ActiveSyncDeviceAccess rules. Organizations can update existing rules to use this feature, but it’s not mandatory. Review the ‘New-ActiveSyncDeviceAccessRule’ documentation for guidance.
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Outlook for iOS to match Android Authenticator Auto Open Behavior
MC916297 | October 23 – Outlook for iOS will update its authentication to auto-open the Authenticator app, aligning with Android’s behavior. This eliminates the need for users to manually initiate the process. The rollout starts in late November 2024 and should be complete by mid-December 2024. Organizations using Outlook for iOS are affected. No action is required from users or admins to implement this change.
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New Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business Call Hold Synchronization
MC916294 | October 23 – Call hold synchronization between Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business is improving. When a call is active in one service and another call is answered in the other, the ongoing call will be placed on hold. This feature requires the new Microsoft Teams client version 24261.1100.3128.2662 or greater and will roll out worldwide from mid to late October 2024, with specific dates for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. Organizations must enable this feature by adjusting group policy registry keys.
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Autopatch Unification General Availability
MC863966 | October 22 – The Windows Autopatch experience is now available to all customers, with update management moved to a new section and Autopatch groups relocated. The service unifies Autopatch and Windows Update for Business, simplifying update management. Changes began in mid-September 2024 and were completed by mid-October 2024. Existing licenses remain valid.
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SharePoint list and library rules will send from the no-reply@sharepointonline.com email address
MC915497 | October 21 – SharePoint list and library rules’ automated emails will now be sent from no-reply@sharepointonline.com with the display name “SharePoint Online.” This change is effective immediately and requires no action, but email policies and workflows might need updating to include this new address.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add Microsoft accounts with non-Microsoft email addresses
MC915492 | October 21 – Outlook for Windows will soon support adding personal Microsoft accounts with non-Microsoft email addresses, allowing users to access subscriptions like Microsoft 365. Rollout begins mid-November 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-December 2024 for General Availability, completing by mid-January 2025. This feature is on by default.
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for October 2024
MC915491 | October 21 – The Microsoft Intune Service Update for October 2024 includes new changes, with the service release number soon to be updated in the Tenant Status blade. Users are encouraged to click additional information to learn more and to review the latest features on the Intune What’s New page and blogs.
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Eligible users can now signup for Teams Exploratory on MOBILE
MC915487 | October 21 – Eligible users can sign up for the Teams Exploratory trial on mobile, allowing full Teams features for free for up to 6 months. Rollout begins early/mid-November 2024. Users need a managed domain email and no active Teams license. Post-trial, a 30-day grace period is provided before access is revoked.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Updates to font management capabilities
MC915485 | October 21 – Microsoft SharePoint is updating its font management, including hiding “From Microsoft” font packages, applying fonts in site templates, and updated package availability. Rollout starts mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and early November 2024 for General Availability, with new PowerShell commands and site script actions for font management. No admin action is required before rollout.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Business Chat (web) usage added to Active users metric in Microsoft 365 Copilot usage report
MC915482 | October 21 – In late October 2024, the Microsoft 365 Copilot usage report will include Business Chat (web) in the ‘Any app’ active users metric, potentially increasing active users by less than 2%. Rollout is automatic, and admins should prepare for this change.
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Data loss prevention and Oversharing in New Outlook – Supported conditions
MC894577 | October 21 – New Outlook is updating DLP Policy tips to support more conditions and exceptions, particularly for E3 and E5 licenses. Features depend on licenses and include advanced classifiers and override capabilities. Rollout begins late October 2024, with no immediate action required from users. Existing conditions not listed will stop working after October 18th, 2024.
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(Updated) Microsoft Lists app: New drag and drop feature
MC823294 | October 21 – The Microsoft Lists app is introducing a drag and drop feature to reorder list items, with a rollout starting in August 2024 and completing by late October 2024. This feature will be available by default to all users. No admin action is required for the update.
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