Message center announcements
February 24, 2025 – March 2, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Outlook: Prioritize my Inbox by Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1020481 | March 1 – Microsoft Outlook’s “Prioritize my Inbox” by Microsoft 365 Copilot will roll out in April 2025 for new Outlook for Windows and web in English. Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can opt-in to prioritize emails. The feature is limited to the main inbox and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No preparation is needed.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook
MC1020219 | February 28 – Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook will be available on the Web and Work tabs starting late March 2025. Admins can manage these agents in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Users can customize their Copilot experience with these agents, which will appear in the right-side panel of Outlook.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Action Required – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Network Configurations Changes
MC1020209 | February 28 – Update your firewall rules to allow outbound traffic on port 443 to new CDN endpoints and specific IP addresses by March 27, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted access to Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. Detailed instructions and required IP addresses are available in the provided documentation links.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Enforcing item limits in a Fabric workspace
MC1020197 | February 28 – A combined limit of 1000 Fabric and Power BI items per workspace will be enforced starting late March 2025. Workspaces exceeding this limit by April 10, 2025, will have a 180-day grace period. Admins should assess and manage item counts, with guidance available in the Admin Monitoring workspace.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Retiring “Shared with Us” Feature in SharePoint Teams sites
MC1019986 | February 28 – Retiring the “Shared with Us” feature in SharePoint Teams sites will begin in April 2025 and complete by May 2025. Users can use OneDrive’s “Shared with me” and Microsoft Teams or email notifications as alternatives. No action is required, but users should be informed about the change.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Skype interoperability with Microsoft Teams will retire
MC1019985 | February 28 – Microsoft Skype interoperability with Microsoft Teams will retire on May 1, 2025. Teams users will no longer communicate with Skype accounts after this date. No admin action is required, but users should be notified, and documentation updated. More information is available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/teams-skype-interop).
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: We will remove the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy
MC922630 | February 28 – Microsoft will remove the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy for OneDrive in April 2025. Users will be prompted to resolve file conflicts by choosing which version to keep or by saving a copy/discarding changes. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and inform users.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Reject multiple From addresses (P2 From headers) without a Sender header
MC886603 | February 28 – Starting April 15, 2025, Exchange Online will reject emails with multiple From addresses without a Sender header to comply with RFC 5322. Tenants sending high volumes of such emails are opted out temporarily. Organizations must ensure emails with multiple From addresses include a single Sender address to avoid NDR errors.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: The “Feed” tab will retire
MC1019303 | February 28 – Microsoft will retire the Feed tab from Outlook for iOS and Android between May 1 and late May 2025. Users will no longer access the Feed tab, and it will be removed from the app. Alternatives include Copilot in Outlook, the Files app, OneDrive, and the Recommended section on Microsoft365.com.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: End User License Requests
MC1017114 | February 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer a new license request feature and self-service purchase option for various Microsoft 365 plans. Admins can manage license requests and self-service purchases in the admin center. The rollout begins in late March 2025 and completes by late May 2025. Existing self-service purchase settings will be honored.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights will be included in Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions
MC1009917 | February 26 – Microsoft Viva Insights will be included in Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions starting mid-March 2025. The minimum license threshold for new tenants will increase from 10 to 50. Cohort analysis features will be retired from the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard but remain in advanced insights. No admin action is required before the rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Teams: Facilitator agent takes notes in meetings and chats
MC1017117 | February 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the Facilitator agent to take notes during meetings and chats, summarizing key information and allowing real-time collaboration. This feature will be available from April 2025 and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins can control its availability, and it includes robust security and compliance measures.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
The way to control EWS usage in Exchange Online is changing
MC1015893 | February 25 – The behavior of the EWSEnabled switch in Exchange Online is changing. Starting April 1, 2025, EWS will only be allowed if both the organization-level and user-level EWSEnabled flags are true. This change aims to improve policy enforcement consistency. Check the blog for more details: [The way to control EWS usage in Exchange Online is changing](https://aka.ms/EWSEnabledChange).
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Power Automate – Use certificate-based authentication in desktop flow connections
MC1020988 | March 1 – We are releasing the use certificate-based authentication in desktop flow connections feature for Power Automate. This feature enhances security by allowing the use of certificates stored in Azure Key Vault for connecting to Windows sessions on desktop flow machines. Certificate-based authentication credentials can meet Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requirements. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025.How…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Power Platform – Extract information from documents with GPT
MC1020959 | March 1 – We are launching the extract information from documents with GPT feature for Power Platform. This feature will allow you to leverage GPT to seamlessly extract information from images and PDF documents, without the need for pre-training models with sample data. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025. How does this affect me? You will be able to define how documents or images should be processed in an…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Copilot Studio – Extend M365 Copilot with Copilot Studio custom engine agents
MC1020223 | February 28 – We are announcing the extend M365 Copilot with Copilot Studio custom engine agents feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature allows users to customize Microsoft 365 Copilot to their needs with custom engine copilots to create rich, organization-specific solutions that can be easily accessed and interacted with from Microsoft Copilot. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025. How does this affect…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Viva Connections: New News feature in Microsoft Teams
MC1020218 | February 28 – Microsoft Viva Connections in Teams will replace the Feed with a SharePoint News experience, starting March 2025. This update includes a Copilot-powered summary feature for licensed users on Windows desktop. The rollout is automatic, and users will see news based on their activity and permissions.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft 365 Copilot Actions in Targeted Release
MC1020217 | February 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Actions will roll out to Targeted Release in early March 2025. This feature automates tasks to boost productivity using AI, with templates for common scenarios. It requires no setup and is available via the Microsoft 365 web app. Educate your organization about this feature.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Sessions grouped by time frame
MC1020215 | February 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will group chat history by the latest interaction in each session, categorized by time frames such as “Yesterday” and “Previous 7 days.” This feature will roll out from late February to early March 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft OneNote Windows app: New “OneNote (Desktop) – Protected” virtual printer
MC1020207 | February 28 – Microsoft OneNote Windows app will introduce a new “OneNote (Desktop) – Protected” virtual printer compatible with Windows Protected Printing (WPP). It will roll out from late February to early April 2025. Admins must configure group policies to ensure installation. Existing non-IPP printers will be uninstalled with WPP on.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Change to Copilot Settings in Outlook
MC1020206 | February 28 – Starting in March 2025, Outlook will introduce a setting to hide Copilot entry points, configurable per account and syncing across all Outlook applications. This applies to both organizational and personal accounts. Classic Outlook for Windows will not have this setting, but changes will sync with it. Admins should inform users.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Teams: Record video clips in channels
MC1020203 | February 28 – Users will soon be able to record video clips in Microsoft Teams channels, similar to chat. This feature will respect existing video message policies. It will be available worldwide by early 2025 and for GCC High, DoD by mid-March 2025. No admin action is required before rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Prevent/Fix: Admins to enable Device Administrator privilege in Microsoft Intune Portal for Teams Rooms devices
MC1020202 | February 28 – Admins must enable Device Administrator privilege in the Microsoft Intune Portal for Teams Rooms devices to avoid sign-in errors on Android-based Teams devices. This applies to customers updating to Intune Company Portal version 5.0.6152 or above. Organizations not using Teams Room can disregard this message.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
New Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes page
MC1020200 | February 28 – A new centralized Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes page is now available, consolidating all Copilot-related updates across various platforms. It includes platform-specific filters and is updated bi-weekly. Users should bookmark, share, review, and provide feedback on the page for better planning and awareness of Copilot updates.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Prepare for removal of DES in Kerberos for Windows Server and client
MC1020176 | February 28 – Prepare for removal of Data Encryption Standard (DES) in Kerberos for Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2. While it’s an optional component that isn’t installed by default, it’s important to detect and disable your DES use to avoid potential disruption before taking the September 2025 security update. Consider adopting the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm as a stronger encryption method.When will this…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New preview mode for Pages and News posts
MC989979 | February 28 – Microsoft SharePoint will introduce a new Preview mode for Pages and News posts, allowing users to see how content appears on different devices. Rollout starts in early March 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and training updates are recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Embed support for Teams town hall
MC889534 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams now supports embedding town hall events in websites. Attendees can watch and engage with the event on the site. Organizers can obtain the embed code from the town hall scheduling template and add it to their SharePoint or Microsoft 365 site. Rollout is updated to complete by mid-March 2025.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access Workflows from the three-dot menu on shared file
MC750668 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon add Workflows powered by Microsoft Power Automate to the three-dot menu for files shared in chats or channels. The rollout will begin in late October 2024 and complete by mid-March 2025, depending on the release group. No action is required, but users should be informed.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app
MC800503 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Cross-location Shifts in the Shifts app, allowing frontline managers to offer open shifts across multiple locations. The rollout starts late October 2024 and completes by mid-March 2025. This feature optimizes workforce management, empowers workers, and improves customer satisfaction. No admin action is required before the rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
MC705760 | February 28 – Teams on the web for Safari and Firefox will receive performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and toolbar for anonymous users. Rollout starts early September 2024 and completes by mid-March 2025. Update internal documentation to inform users. Associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced discovery of apps and one-click app installation across Teams
MC888049 | February 28 – Enhanced app discovery and one-click app installation in Microsoft Teams will roll out from early February to mid-March 2025. Users can easily find and use previously used apps in group chats, channels, and meetings. Admins should ensure app permission policies are configured; no additional configuration is needed.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Copilot can analyze content shared onscreen in a meeting
MC998512 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow Microsoft Copilot to answer questions based on content shared onscreen during recorded and transcribed meetings. This feature will be available on various platforms and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout starts in mid-March 2025 for targeted release and late April 2025 for general availability.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Discover agents in Microsoft Copilot iOS/Android
MC1019988 | February 28 – The Agent UX in Microsoft 365 Copilot is now available on iOS/Android, allowing users to discover, add, and chat with agents in mobile Copilot on Teams, Outlook, and the Copilot app. The rollout will occur from mid-March to late March 2025, with no admin action required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Resize Teams windows
MC947051 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to resize the main window, chat window, and meeting stage to 360px or 502px wide, down from 720px, without losing functionality. This update, enhancing accessibility and multitasking, will roll out from late January to late March 2025. No admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web: Pin the Favorites section
MC926191 | February 28 – New Outlook for Windows and web will allow users to pin the Favorites section at the top of the folder list for easier access. The rollout will occur from mid-November 2024 to early March 2025, depending on the release group. Users can pin/unpin via the folder list or Outlook ribbon. No admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders when writing prompts
MC973504 | February 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the “Attach cloud files” icon. The rollout starts mid-March 2025 and completes by late March 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. A Copilot license is necessary.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to town hall and webinar invitations
MC1009932 | February 28 – Meeting organizers and schedulers in Microsoft Teams will soon be able to add CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to town hall and webinar invitations, allowing non-Teams users to join using third-party teleconferencing devices. The rollout will begin in April 2025 and complete by May 2025, with no admin action required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcut support
MC992216 | February 28 – Users can now use third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams by selecting a layout in settings. The rollout starts in early April 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management- Risky AI usage
MC947048 | February 28 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will roll out risky AI usage detections. Public Preview starts in early December 2024, and General Availability begins mid-August 2025. This update helps admins identify risky AI activity in generative AI apps, including M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and ChatGPT Enterprise. Admins should prepare by creating policies and using new analytics and indicators.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels
MC973493 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels, enabling real-time collaboration. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 for targeted release and early April 2025 for general availability. Users can add the Loop tab by selecting the plus sign in Teams channels. No admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App Management Unification Impact report
MC982569 | February 28 – Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the App Management Unification Impact report at this time. The report was intended to help administrators preview changes to app and tenant settings before the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps. Administrators should prepare by running the report to understand projected unification outcomes.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: New user-created cards
MC998508 | February 28 – Microsoft Viva Connections will allow employees to create their own link cards on the dashboard starting mid-March 2025, with general availability by late April 2025. This feature will be enabled by default but can be turned off by admins. No admin action is required before the rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center highlights additional security and compliance information available for apps
MC1009926 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams admin center now includes security and compliance information for apps, viewable in the app detail pages. Admins will be notified of this feature and can access a tutorial and live count of certified apps. Rollout starts late February 2025 and completes by early April 2025, with no admin action needed.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Copilot Prompt Gallery Prompts app available soon
MC989963 | February 28 – The Copilot Prompt Gallery Prompts app for Microsoft 365 will be available for general rollout from early to late February 2025. Users can install it from Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app stores. Ensure Teams apps are enabled and the Prompts app is configured for your tenant.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Diagnostics now in the Purview compliance portal
MC904540 | February 28 – Microsoft Purview is introducing a new diagnostics feature for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in the compliance portal. Public preview starts in December 2024, with general availability in April 2025. This feature will be enabled by default, requiring no admin action, and will help troubleshoot issues directly in the portal.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Microsoft PowerShell cmdlet to allow federation with specific trial tenant domains
MC994289 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new PowerShell setting, `-AllowedTrialTenantDomains`, to customize federation with specific trial tenant domains while maintaining a default block on all trial-only tenants. This setting will be available in mid-March 2025. No immediate admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Shorter meeting URLs
MC772556 | February 28 – Microsoft Teams is reducing the length of meeting URLs for easier sharing and enhanced security. The rollout will begin in mid-February 2025 for targeted release and complete by mid-August 2025 for GCC High and DoD. New URLs will expire 60 days after the meeting or 8 hours for Meet Now. Existing links remain unaffected.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions
MC1019312 | February 28 – Meeting participants in Microsoft Teams for Windows and Mac desktops will soon be able to request collaborative annotation sessions during screen sharing. The rollout starts in April 2025 and completes by early May 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. Anonymous users cannot request annotations.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Defender XDR services: New LDAP query events added to the IdentityQueryEvents table in Advanced Hunting
MC1019307 | February 28 – New LDAP query events will be added to the IdentityQueryEvents table in Advanced Hunting in March 2025, potentially increasing activity and alerts. Review and adjust custom detections as needed. More information is available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-xdr/custom-detection-rules).
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Power Apps – Update your firewall allowlist to include *.powerplatformusercontent.com
MC1019302 | February 28 – Beginning March 31, 2025, Power Apps will use a new endpoint, *.powerplatformusercontent.com, which needs to be added to your firewall allowlist. What action do I need to take? Please update your firewall to allowlist the *.powerplatformusercontent.com domain and its subdomains before March 31, 2025. Why is this action needed? If action is not taken, your Power Apps may experience performance issues after this change is made on March 31,…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Get started with February 2025 improvements in Windows 11
MC1019027 | February 27 – If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover AI capabilities in Microsoft Purview to help secure and govern data, Copilot insights for Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), and other improvements. Dive into update and device management, the latest in productivity and security features, and additional Windows 11 innovations. Build your agenda for Windows…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
[Updated Maintenance Window] Power Pages version 9.7.2.x Early Upgrade Release
MC1011659 | February 27 – Maintenance window start: March 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: March 1, 2025, at 3:00 AM UTC This is the early upgrade deployment of Power Pages version 9.7.2.x for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release contains fixes for issues reported by customers as well as performance and security updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft SharePoint: We will retire creating personal pages from SharePoint “start” (Preview)
MC1018344 | February 27 – Microsoft will retire the ability to create personal pages from SharePoint start (Preview) between mid-March 2025 and early April 2025. Users should create pages connected to SharePoint sites instead. Existing personal pages remain accessible but cannot be moved or converted by users, only by admins using PowerShell.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Chat sessions will have titles generated by large language models (LLM)
MC1018343 | February 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will use large language models to generate titles for chat sessions starting March 2025. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 license, will enhance organization and discoverability. Users can still rename or delete sessions. For more details, refer to the provided roadmap ID 388373.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Outlook: Delivery and read receipts for iOS and Android
MC1018341 | February 27 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android will soon allow users to request delivery and read receipts while composing emails and set preferences for future read receipts. The rollout will begin mid-March 2025 and complete by mid-April 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users is recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Native Mode Upgrade
MC1018270 | February 26 – Your network upgrade to align it with Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory will begin today. How this affects your organization:We expect that it will take up to 14 days to complete. What you can do to prepare: Please have a look at the following link for considerations during…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Copilot in Edge: New contextual features like page summary on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat “Work” tab
MC966641 | February 26 – Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft Copilot in Edge will support page summarization and contextual queries in the “Work” tab of Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and can be managed via the EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext policy. The rollout will complete by late March 2025.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: SMS for calling plans
MC971033 | February 26 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out SMS capabilities for Calling Plans in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Admins can start the Brand and Campaign approval process in the Teams Admin center. Full release is expected by early March 2025. Admin action is required for enabling 10DLC numbers. Documentation links are provided.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Ask Microsoft Copilot about who made changes and when they were made in Loop Copilot chat
MC1017121 | February 26 – A Microsoft 365 update allows users to privately ask Microsoft Copilot in Loop Copilot chat about who made changes and when. The rollout began in late January 2025 and will complete by late February 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft OneDrive: Protect PDF with Password on OneDrive for web
MC1017119 | February 26 – Microsoft OneDrive will soon allow web users to protect PDF files with User and Owner Passwords, enhancing security. The rollout starts in March 2025. Users can set passwords to restrict access and permissions. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
The February 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2
MC1016997 | February 25 – The February 2025 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…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
The February 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows
MC1016781 | February 25 – The February 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2, and 22H2, as well as 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 release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and…
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft SharePoint Online: New usage reports through Microsoft PowerShell for the SharePoint agents trial
MC1015905 | February 25 – New PowerShell cmdlet, Get-SPOCopilotPromoUsage, will be available on March 1, 2025, for SharePoint and Global Admins to review tenant-level usage data for the SharePoint agents trial. Admins need to download version 16.0.25813.12000 of SharePoint PowerShell. No admin action is required before or after the rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Review your organization’s configured management policies
MC1015904 | February 25 – Administrators should review and update management policies for the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Key policies include configuring accounts based on Active Directory, controlling personal mailbox connections, and managing domain-specific mailbox connections. Detailed guidance and policy mapping from classic Outlook are available in the provided links.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Teams: Client health dashboards in Teams admin center
MC1015900 | February 25 – IT Administrators can now monitor Microsoft Teams desktop client health for Windows and Mac via the new ‘Teams client health’ page in the Teams admin center. This feature, rolling out from March to May 2025, provides insights into client health metrics and allows proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. No admin action is required for the rollout.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
Microsoft 365 Copilot: The Copilot Chat input box design will be consistent
MC1015899 | February 25 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat input box design will be updated to a consistent design across the Web and Work tabs, with no functionality changes. This rollout requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license and will occur from early to mid-March 2025. No admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Pop out Chat, Copilot, and Notes panes in meetings
MC952888 | February 24 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to pop out the side panes for Notes, Chat, and Copilot in meetings. The worldwide release has been temporarily rolled back, but the targeted release is ongoing. The Copilot pane requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is required.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New microphone volume indicator for users
MC989974 | February 24 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new microphone volume indicator on the user bar in meetings, providing real-time audio level feedback. The rollout will start in early April 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required; users will have this feature by default.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Outlook name change: “Outlook (new)” on Windows will change to “Outlook”
MC981624 | February 24 – Microsoft is delaying the name change of “Outlook (new)” to “Outlook” on Windows until mid-March 2025. This change will be automatic and not customizable. Organizations should review their configurations and notify users. The classic Outlook shortcuts issue workaround is documented. More details at https://aka.ms/newOutlookAdoption.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Third-party add-in user report can be sent to Microsoft for analysis
MC962528 | February 24 – Administrators can now configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to automatically send third-party reported messages to Microsoft for analysis. The rollout starts late February 2025 and ends early March 2025. Configuration involves updating user reporting settings in the Defender portal. No action is needed if settings are already correctly configured.
View more
|
|
|
|
|
