Message center announcements
November 4, 2024 – November 10, 2024
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(Updated) Retirement of RBAC Application Impersonation in Exchange Online
MC718754 | November 9 – The RBAC Application Impersonation role in Exchange Online is retiring, with the process starting in September 2024 and completion in February 2025. Applications must be updated to avoid disruption, using App Registration and Application permissions. For guidance, visit the provided links.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: New fields for Exchange mailbox schema
MC909164 | November 8 – Microsoft Exchange Online is rolling out new subfields ‘ClientAppId’ and ‘APIId’ under ‘AppAccessContext’ for better telemetry in Exchange APIs. Rollout begins early November 2024, with automatic updates and no required admin action. Post-rollout, admins should update workflows to accommodate these fields.
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Microsoft Loop – Multi-Geo Support for Shared Loop workspaces
MC929025 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop will support Multi-Geo for shared workspaces, with data storage located in the expected geo. Rollout starts late March 2024 and completes by late April 2024. No action is needed for preparation as changes will occur automatically for multi-geo tenants.
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(Updated) Reject multiple From addresses (P2 From headers) without a Sender header
MC886603 | November 8 – Starting February 3, 2025, Exchange Online will drop messages with multiple From addresses without a Sender header to comply with RFC 5322. Affected users were notified on October 15. To prevent issues, ensure messages with multiple From addresses include a Sender header.
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(Updated) Web links in the new Outlook for Windows to open side-by-side with email in Microsoft Edge
MC803892 | November 8 – The new Outlook for Windows will open web links in Microsoft Edge side-by-side with the email. Rollout begins late July 2024 and completes by mid-November 2024. Users can manage settings via the Cloud Policy service or Administrative Templates for Microsoft 365 Apps.
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Entra ID: Expansion of WhatsApp as an MFA one-time passcode delivery channel
MC926195 | November 6 – Starting December 2024, Microsoft Entra will reintroduce WhatsApp as a channel for delivering MFA OTPs in India, with expansion to more countries. Users with WhatsApp will receive OTPs there, with SMS as a fallback. Organizations can disable this feature or opt for more secure methods like Microsoft Authenticator.
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(Updated) Microsoft new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web: Changing how to disable/enable
MC922623 | November 5 – Microsoft is updating the process to enable/disable new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web, starting late January 2025. The rollout will change the CASMailbox parameters, separating the controls for web and Windows versions. Organizations should review configurations and update documentation accordingly. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Windows Server 2025 is now generally available
MC925185 | November 4 – Generally available today, Windows Server 2025 builds on the Microsoft mission to deliver a secure and high-performance Windows Server platform tailored to meet diverse business needs. Windows Server 2025 offers advanced security, improved performance, and cloud agility. This release will enable IT administrators to deploy apps in any environment, whether on premises, hybrid environments, or…
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Collaborate on SharePoint Pages and News with coauthoring
MC803012 | November 9 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing coauthoring for Pages and News, allowing multiple authors to edit simultaneously with real-time changes. Targeted Release begins late June 2024, with General Availability starting early August 2024. The feature will be on by default with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Increase in meeting passcodes length for added security
MC889520 | November 9 – Microsoft Teams is increasing meeting passcodes from 6 to 8 characters for enhanced security, rolling out between late October and late November 2024, with no admin action required. Only external users joining with a Meeting ID and passcode will be affected.
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Purview | Insider Risk Management: New pay-as-you-go model for cloud storage apps, cloud services, and Microsoft Fabric
MC917743 | November 9 – Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management will transition from a free Public Preview to a pay-as-you-go model for cloud storage apps, services, and Microsoft Fabric indicators. Rollout begins January 2025, with billing linked to an Azure subscription starting November 1, 2024. Admins should prepare by enabling features and opting in through the new portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft SharePoint: New setting to disable presence in the file viewer
MC906496 | November 9 – Microsoft has introduced a new setting for OneDrive and SharePoint that allows administrators to disable the user presence feature in the file viewer. The rollout will complete by mid-December 2024, and admins can use the SharePoint Online Management Shell to configure this setting.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Results in Workplace Search
MC797471 | November 9 – Microsoft Viva Engage search results will appear on office.com, sharepoint.com, and Bing at Work, limited to public Communities, Storylines, and Answers. The rollout, updated to begin late September 2024 and end mid-November 2024, requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management: Public preview of progressive alert scoring
MC707653 | November 9 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management’s public preview of progressive alert scoring will begin mid-October 2024, with completion by mid-November 2024. This feature will provide more frequent assessments and timely alert updates. No action is required for preparation. More information can be found on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 179883.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Purview Data Loss Prevention: New Microsoft Exchange predicates
MC822718 | November 9 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention introduces four new Exchange predicates for detecting unlabeled messages and attachments, and those containing specified sensitive information. Rollout begins late September and ends late November 2024. Visit Microsoft Learn for policy creation and deployment guidance. Associated with Roadmap ID 377000.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Presenter window enhancements while screensharing
MC767481 | November 9 – 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) Microsoft Teams: Change background while recording on phone
MC718553 | November 8 – Microsoft Teams on iOS now allows users to change their background to a chosen image or blur it during recording. Rollout began in May 2024 and will complete by November 2024. No preparation is needed for this update, but informing users may be beneficial. Roadmap ID 380852.
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(Updated) Now get Real Time Calendar Notifications in Teams
MC704955 | November 8 – Teams now offers real-time Calendar notifications in the Activity Feed. Rollout for Targeted Release will start mid-March 2024 and General Availability will begin early April 2024, completing by late November 2024. Users can adjust these notifications in Teams settings. No preparation is needed for this update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 314355 is associated with this feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Amplify – Copy a publication within a campaign
MC868912 | November 8 – Microsoft Viva introduces a ‘Save copy’ button to enable copying of publications within a campaign. This feature will roll out from mid-November to late December 2024. Publications created with the old editor will reset to the main draft when copied. The feature is currently not available on mobile apps. Roadmap ID: 409234.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced discovery of apps and one-click app installation across Teams
MC888049 | November 8 – Microsoft Teams is updating to enhance app discovery and enable one-click app installation. The rollout, starting mid-January 2025 and completing by late January, will allow users to easily find and use previously utilized apps in Teams. No admin action is required, but updating documentation is recommended. Roadmap ID 397089.
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Quick Actions with Copilot directly on OneNote canvas – Rewrite, Summarize, Todo
MC929041 | November 8 – OneNote for Win32 introduces Copilot quick actions on the canvas, including Rewrite, Summarize, and Todo. The update, linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 417476, will roll out from mid-November to mid-December 2024, enhancing feature discoverability and notetaking efficiency. Admins should inform users about the update.
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Fix to respect Cloud Policy settings for Auto-create Loop workspaces for Teams meetings feature
MC929040 | November 8 – The message details an update to Microsoft Teams, respecting Cloud Policy settings for the ‘Auto-create Loop workspaces for Teams meetings’ feature, now allowing control through Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy. It is available now, and organizations are advised to review their configurations.
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Microsoft Outlook: Updated handling of PDFs with Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels for iOS and Android
MC883195 | November 8 – Outlook’s handling of PDFs with Purview Information Protection labels on iOS/Android is updated. Users will be prompted to open such PDFs in the Microsoft 365 app. Rollout starts early September 2024 and ends late November 2024. No admin action is needed, but user notification is advised.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Learning: Learner Completion Record bulk export
MC806522 | November 8 – The Microsoft Viva Learning’s Learner Completion Record bulk export feature is being updated to allow downloads for multiple users using Microsoft 365 and security groups. Rollout begins early November 2024 and completes by mid-November. No admin action is required for the update.
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Microsoft Teams: Best practices configuration dashboard in Teams admin center
MC929034 | November 8 – The Teams admin center will soon include a ‘Best Practice Configurations’ dashboard to help monitor and align tenant settings with Microsoft’s recommended best practices for optimal collaboration in Teams. This feature will roll out from early December 2024 to mid-January 2025. Admins will be notified of non-conformance in key areas. No preparation is needed from administrators.
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Microsoft Loop – Retention Labels are available for Loop pages and components
MC929030 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop will support Retention Labels for pages and components, aligning with Microsoft Purview’s records management. Rollout starts late November 2024, completing by late December 2024. No action is needed for tenants as existing labels will automatically apply to Loop content.
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Microsoft Loop – Common Admin Management Tasks Enabled for all Loop workspaces
MC929029 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop will enable common admin management tasks for all workspaces, with a rollout starting in late December 2024 and completion by late March 2025. This update is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421613. No preparation is needed from organizations as the feature will become available automatically.
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Microsoft 365 app: Microsoft Loop – New personal Loop workspace
MC929028 | November 8 – The Microsoft Loop app is introducing a personal workspace for users, akin to a user-owned SharePoint container, with governance and compliance similar to OneDrive. The Ideas workspace will become a shared Loop workspace. Rollout begins mid-December 2024 and ends late January 2025. No action is required for preparation, but workspace creation can be disabled via admin policies.
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Microsoft Loop – Promote Members to Owners in Loop workspaces
MC929027 | November 8 – Loop workspaces will soon allow multiple owners, enabling users to promote members to owners. This feature will start rolling out in mid-December 2024 and is expected to be fully available by late January 2025. No action is required to prepare for this update.
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Microsoft Loop – Microsoft 365 Groups for Managing New Loop workspaces
MC929023 | November 8 – New Loop workspaces can be managed using existing Microsoft 365 Groups, ensuring governance and compliance akin to SharePoint Team sites. This feature, corresponding to Roadmap ID 422728, will roll out from late January to late February 2025, with no preparatory action required from users.
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Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces
MC929022 | November 8 – New Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection and management by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, aligning with SharePoint Team sites management. This feature will roll out from late January to late February 2025, with no preparation needed from admins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 details this update.
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Microsoft Loop – User Accessible Recycle Bin for Loop workspaces
MC929021 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop will introduce a Recycle Bin for Loop workspaces, allowing owners to restore deleted workspaces. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421615, will roll out worldwide starting mid-March 2025 and complete by late March 2025. No preparation is needed from users.
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Microsoft Loop – Admin Usage Reports
MC929020 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop Admin Usage Reports will be available in existing Microsoft 365 admin dashboards for monitoring Loop usage, starting mid-March 2025 and completing by late March 2025. No preparation is needed as the update will be automatic. This is related to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421611.
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Microsoft Loop – Departed User Content Workflows for User-Owned Loop workspaces
MC929014 | November 8 – Microsoft Loop will introduce retention and deletion workflows for user-owned workspaces when users leave an organization. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421612, will roll out in April 2025, allowing admins to manage content and provide temporary access to save important data. No preparation is needed as changes will occur automatically.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Apply suggestions for Coaching by Copilot in Microsoft Outlook
MC837085 | November 8 – The updated Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 now includes an ‘Apply All’ button in Outlook, allowing users to apply coaching suggestions to email drafts. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Public Preview in late August 2024 and General Availability by mid-November 2024. This feature is available for Copilot license holders and is not supported in Classic Outlook.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Mute user for network
MC869926 | November 8 – Starting September 2024, Microsoft Viva Engage will allow admins to mute users, removing their posts from feeds and digests. Rollout completion is expected by mid-November 2024. This feature is captured in the user audit log and does not notify users of their muted status. Documentation will be available post-rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams: Update on new Microsoft Lists rollout
MC891238 | November 8 – The message details an update on the new Microsoft Lists rollout, introducing features such as ratings, image drag-and-paste, real-time collaboration visibility, and view switching via tabs. The rollout will be completed by mid-November 2024, with no admin action required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Refreshed Resources section on mobile to align with desktop
MC804768 | November 8 – The Microsoft Viva Connections mobile Resources section will be updated to match the desktop version, with navigational links syncing across both. Rollout starts late August 2024, completing by mid-December 2024. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed. Roadmap ID: 388369.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Detecting and hiding inactive channels
MC804771 | November 8 – Microsoft Teams will soon automatically hide inactive channels, with rollout dates varying by release type from mid-July to late November 2024. Users can unhide channels and opt out of this feature. EDU license users are exempt. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested. Roadmap ID: 325780.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Unregistered users in an external network will not receive community emails
MC928016 | November 8 – Unregistered users in Microsoft Viva Engage external networks will no longer receive community emails unless they accept an invitation and complete registration. This change, effective from December 2024 to January 2025, aims to enhance active engagement and reduce unnecessary emails. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New expanded gallery view option for minimized meeting window
MC800496 | November 8 – 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 November 2024. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no preparatory action. Roadmap ID: 398449.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Custom emojis and reactions
MC795750 | November 8 – Microsoft Teams is updating to allow users to add up to 5,000 custom emojis and reactions per tenant. The rollout timeline has been updated, with various release dates for different user groups starting from early July 2024. This feature will be on by default but can be managed in the Teams Admin Center. Roadmap ID: 80659.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New onboarding to teams and channels
MC790796 | November 8 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new onboarding process for teams and channels, with rollout timelines updated for various releases. The new feature allows team owners to recommend channels, and team members will initially see only the ‘General’ channel upon joining a team. This update is detailed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 381734. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Copilot for Sales – Benefit from enhanced email summaries and drafts with meeting suggestions
MC927985 | November 8 – We are announcing the enhanced email summaries and drafts with meeting suggestions feature for Copilot for Sales. This feature will allow users to utilize Copilot for drafting emails and generating email summaries. This feature will be released on December 16, 2024. How does this affect me? Email summaries and drafts displayed on the Outlook canvas will be enhanced with the following features: Suggested meeting time slots based on the email conversations….
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(Updated) Offline mode in OneDrive for Web
MC686277 | November 8 – OneDrive’s new “Offline mode” feature for web, PWA, and Teams allows users to work offline, automatically syncing metadata changes upon reconnection. It’s on by default, supports Windows and macOS with the OneDrive sync app, and can be controlled by administrators using Group Policies. Rollout begins late February and ends in November 2024.
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Microsoft Forms | Data sync to Microsoft Excel: Support for migrating from the older solution to the new solution
MC855685 | November 8 – Microsoft Forms introduces a new data sync to Excel for the web, replacing the older version by January 13, 2025. Users must manually update to the new solution before this date. Notifications and support for migration are provided, with automatic rollout starting in late October 2024.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: People Hub improvements
MC927963 | November 7 – The new Outlook for Windows will soon update the People Hub, offering a modern contact management experience with enriched profiles and auto-hidden duplicate contacts. Rollouts start mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late February 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Communication Compliance – Empower end users to report inappropriate posts and comments in Viva Engage
MC694650 | November 7 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance will soon allow Viva Engage users to report posts and comments that violate policies. Rollout starts mid-December 2023 and ends late June 2025. Organizations should enable conversation reporting in Viva Engage for automatic routing to Communication Compliance.
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(Updated) Data loss prevention and Oversharing in New Outlook – Supported conditions
MC894577 | November 7 – The message details the rollout of updated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policy tips in New Outlook, supporting a range of conditions and exceptions based on license type. It includes a timeline for the rollout, impacts on organizations, and no immediate action required from users.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Separate Copilot retention policies from Teams chats
MC926899 | November 6 – Microsoft is separating Copilot retention policies from Teams chats, allowing admins to create distinct retention policies for Copilot interactions. This change requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available in Public Preview from mid-November 2024, with General Availability starting mid-January 2025.
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Microsoft Outlook: Sync folder order
MC926892 | November 6 – Outlook’s folder order will now sync across mobile, web, Mac, and Windows, starting early December 2024 and completing by early January 2025. This update is automatic and cannot be turned off. Admins should inform users and update documentation. Re-ordering must be done on non-mobile platforms.
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Microsoft Teams: Easily insert hyperlinks in messages
MC926877 | November 6 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create hyperlinks in chats by pasting a URL over selected text, similar to Outlook and Loop. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and Mac, with rollouts beginning in early December 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-December 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is needed.
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Copilot Studio – Solution management in Microsoft Copilot Studio
MC926790 | November 6 – We are announcing the Solution Management feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature is designed to manage copilots and their components including knowledge, topics, actions and more. This feature will reach general availability on November 15, 2024.How does this affect me?Solution management in Copilot Studio offers capabilities to transport and deploy copilots and components between environments, or to customize and extend existing copilots with proper controls….
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Power Platform – [Updated] Prevent data exfiltration by securing app access feature – public preview
MC926728 | November 6 – We are announcing that the prevent data exfiltration by securing app access feature will be available for public preview starting on December 13, 2024.How does this affect me?This feature will allow admins and makers to protect against data exfiltration by controlling what apps can be run in your Dataverse environment. This feature will help to prevent malicious users from creating or using unapproved apps to export…
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All installed agents (including erstwhile Microsoft 365 Copilot plugins) can now be accessed via one location in Copilot
MC926202 | November 6 – All Microsoft 365 Copilot agents, including plugins, are being centralized to the right pane for a unified user experience. Web content control is moving to the top screen menu. The updates will roll out from late November 2024 to January 2025, requiring no action from admins.
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Microsoft Syntex pay-as-you-go service: Simple document processing prebuilt model
MC926194 | November 6 – Microsoft Syntex is introducing a new prebuilt model for document processing that includes OCR and AI capabilities to extract key information and detect the file’s primary language. It will be available mid-November 2024 and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can manage it in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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Windows Autopatch: Groups device deregistration enhancements
MC926192 | November 6 – On January 8, 2025, Microsoft will enhance Autopatch groups device management to better synchronize devices between Microsoft Entra and Autopatch groups. Devices removed from Entra groups will be deregistered from Autopatch, and new devices added will be registered and receive policies. Expect a 3-hour latency for changes.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web: Pin the Favorites section
MC926191 | November 6 – Outlook for Windows and web will soon allow users to pin a Favorites section at the top of the folder list for easy access. Rollout begins mid-November 2024, with various completion dates for different releases. Users can pin/unpin Favorites via the folder list or Outlook ribbon. No admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender XDR: InitiatingProcessFolderPath changes to include file names
MC906487 | November 5 – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will update the InitiatingProcessFolderPath to include file names, affecting all Advanced Hunting tables. Rollout begins November 18, 2024. Organizations should adjust custom detection rules and queries accordingly. The change applies only to Windows activity.
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(Updated) Information Protection – Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer
MC713369 | November 5 – The update allows users to save filters in Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer for later use, enhancing the investigation experience. Rollout begins late December 2024 for Public Preview and late February 2024 for General Availability, with no action required for preparation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer
MC800494 | November 5 – Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon allow admins to save and share filters in the Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer. The rollout has been updated to begin in late December 2024 for Public Preview and late February 2025 for General Availability Worldwide. This feature will be on by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive Mobile: View PDFs with sensitivity labels
MC875189 | November 5 – Microsoft OneDrive Mobile will soon support viewing PDFs with sensitivity labels in read-only mode. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Public Preview and completes by January 2025 for General Availability. Users can view permissions within the OneDrive app. No admin action is required before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Reset People suggestions
MC807456 | November 5 – The Reset People Suggestion feature in Microsoft Outlook, which allows users to reset, export, and opt out of people suggestions, will begin rolling out in late September 2024 and complete by late November 2024. This update will sync with users’ Microsoft 365 My Account privacy settings. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Pulse: New Pulse tenant admin dashboard for users with Pulse admin access
MC907535 | November 5 – Microsoft Viva Pulse introduces a new tenant admin dashboard for Pulse admins, providing usage metrics to track effectiveness and ROI. The rollout, now scheduled for early to mid-November 2024, will feature metrics like total pulses sent and response rates. The dashboard will be enabled by default. Admins should review configurations and update documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New features to improve user app adoption
MC898393 | November 5 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out new features to enhance app discovery and adoption. These include a dedicated section for organization-added apps and personalized app recommendations based on user collaboration. Rollout begins early November 2024, with completion expected by late November 2024. Admins should review and prepare preinstalled apps.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Adaptive Protection in GCC, GCCH, DoD
MC803011 | November 5 – Microsoft Purview’s Adaptive Protection for government clouds (GCC, GCCH, DoD) will be available mid-November 2024. This feature allows admins to manage DLP policies based on insider risk levels. Rollout was updated from late October to November 2024 and requires no pre-rollout admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list
MC854652 | November 5 – Microsoft Teams will update to allow meeting participants to select their own breakout rooms, with rollout timelines updated for various releases. This feature will be on by default and can be enabled by organizers, simplifying room coordination. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Dynamics 365 Field Service – Configure Copilot summaries in Field Service
MC926015 | November 5 – We are announcing the configure Copilot summaries in Field Service feature for Dynamics 365 Field Service. This feature will provide admins with additional control over the specific data that is included in summaries. This feature will reach general availability on December 16, 2024.How does this affect me?Copilot in Dynamics 365 Field Service enables your admins to configure the Copilot summary of work orders and bookable resource bookings to better meet the specific…
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Copilot Studio – Use Generative Actions
MC926001 | November 5 – We are announcing the use generative actions feature in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will allow you to replace the traditional natural language-based approach for topic triggering (using the trigger phrases you’ve defined in each topic). Instead, your copilot uses GPT to select one or more topics or actions to respond to a user’s query.How does this affect me?When enabled, generative actions orchestrates the conversations users have with your copilot, which can help…
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Microsoft 365 app: Auto release and check-in for Microsoft Places
MC925999 | November 5 – New check-in options for Microsoft Teams and Places will be available mid-November 2024, allowing users to check in via Teams Chat and email. Existing check-in methods will continue, and the features will be on by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Copilot Studio – Use application lifecycle management
MC925989 | November 5 – We are announcing the use application lifecycle management feature for Copilot Studio. This feature will enable makers to easily move plug-ins created in Microsoft Copilot Studio from one Power Platform environment to another using a solution. This feature is now generally available. How does this affect me?Plug-ins created in Copilot Studio will be automatically saved in a solution, making it easy for makers to move plug-ins across environments. When makers want to move to…
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Microsoft Viva Insights: Admins assign delegate access
MC925394 | November 4 – Microsoft Viva Insights will soon allow admins to assign or remove delegates for managers using PowerShell cmdlets. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 464207, will roll out between mid-November 2024 and late January 2025. It will be off by default with no admin action required before rollout.
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Microsoft Outlook: Check-in to see who is working nearby in the office
MC925393 | November 4 –
With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues’ confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to ‘Remote’ or ‘Out of Office’.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422717.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Employees will be able to see others confirmed to be working nearby.
This update is available by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
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Microsoft 365: New cloud update logs for Microsoft Purview Audit Standard users
MC925391 | November 4 – Microsoft 365 will integrate a new cloud update with Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard), rolling out early to mid-November 2024. This update, which will be on by default, allows admins to manage updates and review change logs in Purview Audit. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – Access Copilot for Sales usage data via the Viva Insights Analyst Workbench
MC925347 | November 4 – We are announcing the access Copilot for Sales usage data via the Viva Insights Analyst Workbench feature for Copilot for Sales. This feature will reach general availability on November 15, 2024. How does this affect me? Using Viva Insights, you’ll have access to key Copilot for Sales usage metrics via the Viva Insights Analyst Workbench, where you can use a set of provided Power BI templates or build your own custom reports. What do I need to do to prepare?…
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