Message center announcements
March 3, 2025 – March 9, 2025
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Microsoft Teams admin center: We will retire Graph connector management
MC1026225 | March 8 – Microsoft will retire the Graph connector management feature from the Teams admin center starting April 14, 2025. Admins should transition to the Search & Intelligence feature in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Existing settings will be maintained, and app functionality will not be impacted.
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Microsoft Entra: Browser access will be enabled by default for all Android users
MC1024404 | March 5 – Browser access will be enabled by default for all Android users in Microsoft Entra starting July 2025. The Enable Browser Access feature will be retired, and no action is required from admins or users. This change is part of security enhancements and will occur automatically.
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Microsoft Exchange Online: New limit for dynamic distribution groups (DDGs)
MC1024399 | March 5 – Microsoft Exchange Online will limit dynamic distribution groups (DDGs) to 3,000 per organization starting in April 2025. Admins must remove existing DDGs to create new ones if the limit is reached. This change is automatic and cannot be turned off. Review and manage DDGs using the provided report link.
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Clipchamp introduces AI-powered video creation with Clipchamp Copilot for work
MC1024396 | March 5 – Clipchamp introduces AI-powered video creation with Clipchamp Copilot for work, generating scripts, sourcing stock footage, and assembling videos. Available on the Microsoft 365 Copilot plan, it rolls out from mid-April to mid-May 2025. Videos are saved in OneDrive. Feedback can be provided through thumbs-up or thumbs-down icons.
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Update to Get-CsDialPlan, Get-CsOnlineUser, and Get-CsUserPolicyAssignment cmdlet in the Teams PowerShell Module
MC950879 | March 5 – The deprecation of Get-CsDialPlan, Get-CsOnlineUser, and Get-CsUserPolicyAssignment cmdlets in the Teams PowerShell Module is delayed. Rollout will start mid-February 2025 and complete by mid-March 2025. Administrators should update documentation and automations accordingly. No admin action is required.
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New Exchange Online Tenant Outbound Email Limits
MC1023294 | March 4 – New Exchange Online Tenant Outbound Email Limits (TERRL) will be introduced to restrict the number of external recipients a tenant can email daily. The limit is based on purchased email licenses. Enforcement starts in April 2025, with a phased rollout. Admins can track usage via a new report in the Exchange admin center.
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Microsoft Teams: Updated retention policy for meeting attendance reports
MC1022529 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams is implementing a one-year retention policy for meeting attendance reports, effective immediately. This applies to all Teams platforms and impacts Microsoft Graph API requests. Attendance reports for meetings before November 1, 2024, will be accessible until late August 2025. Contact Microsoft Support to apply the policy now.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: The new streamlined Chat and Channels experience
MC920179 | March 3 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new streamlined Chat and Channels experience starting late March 2025, completing by end of April 2025. Key updates include a simplified onboarding process, message previews by default on mobile, a quick navigation bar, and combined Chat view. Users can customize their experience and defer the new setup up to three times. This applies to Windows, Mac, web, iOS, and Android, excluding Education tenants. For more details, refer to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415249.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: End User License Requests & Self-Service Purchase
MC1017114 | March 3 – 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.
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Microsoft Teams: Facilitator agent takes notes in meetings and chats
MC1017117 | March 3 – 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.
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Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft SharePoint: New annotation layout and tools for editing PDFs
MC1026218 | March 8 – Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint will soon feature a new PDF annotation layout with tools in a single row, including a pixel-by-pixel eraser. The rollout begins late March 2025 and completes by mid-April 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. More details at Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483156.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and other features
MC993226 | March 7 – Microsoft Teams is updating location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new consent options for location data usage, affecting emergency calls, location-based routing, and Call Quality Dashboard. The rollout starts late March 2025. Fully managed devices are excluded. Educate users on these changes and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New custom engine agents
MC985480 | March 7 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon support custom engine agents, allowing organizations to create specialized solutions using any large language model. This feature will be available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The rollout begins in February 2025, with general availability by April 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced compliance and security in voicemail messages
MC987329 | March 7 – Enhanced compliance and security for voicemail messages in Microsoft Exchange will be rolled out from May to mid-June 2025. Changes include updating the “From:” field to comply with RFC 6854 and adding “Unverified” and “External” tags to increase trust and security. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office: Introducing “Threat classification” for email
MC973503 | March 7 – Microsoft Defender for Office is introducing “Threat classification” for email, enhancing malware threat detection and analysis. The rollout begins in January 2025, with features integrated into Threat Explorer, Advanced Hunting, email summary panel, and email entity page. Updated documentation is available on Microsoft Learn. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | AI Hub: New Data Assessments
MC937926 | March 7 – Microsoft Purview AI Hub will introduce “Data assessments” to enhance data security by analyzing data sensitivity and user access, offering remediation actions. Public preview starts mid-November 2024, with general availability in April 2025. This feature is automatic and requires no initial admin action. Review configurations and notify admins.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane
MC877318 | March 7 – Microsoft Outlook will soon allow users to review and update their work hours and location in the My Day pane for both the Windows desktop and web versions. The rollout starts in December 2024 for targeted release and January 2025 for general availability, completing by April 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Quickly see who is in the office based on work hours and location
MC862229 | March 7 – Microsoft Outlook will soon feature a new calendar function that allows users to quickly see who is in the office based on work hours and location settings. The rollout begins mid-August 2024 for targeted release and completes by early March 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Microsoft 365 Groups for Managing New Loop workspaces
MC929023 | March 7 – Users will be able to choose an existing Microsoft 365 Group to manage new Loop workspaces, similar to SharePoint Team sites. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 and complete by late April 2025. No preparation is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: New People administrator role
MC992218 | March 7 – Microsoft Entra is introducing a new People administrator role to enhance administrative capabilities in Microsoft 365. This role, based on customer feedback, allows management of people-related settings and profile photos without requiring high privileges. The rollout will begin in early February 2025 and complete by late March 2025.
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Dataverse – AI-powered Dataverse search enhancements
MC1025275 | March 7 – We are announcing an enhancement of the Dataverse search feature for Power Platform. This feature improves semantic indexing and enhances the knowledge experience and quality for agents in Copilot Studio, amongst other Power Platform experiences. How does this affect me? Starting April 7, 2025, Dataverse search will be enabled automatically for all environments that utilize Dataverse search or any of the AI-enabled experiences that use uploaded files or Dataverse tables to…
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Microsoft Teams: In channels, the “Shared” tab (formerly the “Files” tab) will have new capabilities
MC1025217 | March 7 – Microsoft Teams will rename the “Files” tab to the “Shared” tab in channels, combining shared post content and document library files. This change, starting mid-April 2025 for targeted release and mid-May 2025 for general availability, requires no admin action. Existing functionality remains, with new keyword search coming soon.
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Microsoft OneDrive: New naming convention for folder shortcuts
MC1025216 | March 7 – New naming logic for OneDrive folder shortcuts will include the site name or the user’s OneDrive. This change will roll out from mid-March to mid-April 2025. Existing shortcuts remain unchanged. The update applies to OneDrive for web, iOS/Android, File Explorer, Mac Finder, and Teams. No admin action required.
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Microsoft Outlook: Message recall in the Outlook app for iOS and Android
MC1025213 | March 7 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will allow users to request message recalls within their organization starting in March 2025. This feature provides control to retract sent emails. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated. More details are available in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 471444.
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Microsoft Viva Amplify: New “average time spent per user” graph in reporting
MC1025211 | March 7 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is introducing a new “average time spent per user” graph to its reporting, available at both the campaign and publication levels. This metric will be supported by SharePoint and Outlook channels. The rollout will occur from mid-March to mid-April 2025, requiring no admin action.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Modernized user settings
MC1025208 | March 7 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon have modernized user settings, rolling out from mid-March to late April 2025. The update will retain key functionalities from Microsoft Yammer, offering a more intuitive interface. Some settings will be managed through Microsoft 365 account settings. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Teams Customer Office Hours: Get help from the product team on deploying Teams for your frontline workers
MC1002406 | March 6 – Microsoft Teams Frontline Customer Office Hours are held every Wednesday from 9:00-9:30 am PT to assist with deploying Teams for frontline workers. The sessions provide real-time answers, best practices, and expert guidance. IT admins and managers can join online to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Join here: https://aka.ms/TeamsFrontlineCustomerOfficeHours.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: AI enabled file summaries on Teams mobile
MC954674 | March 6 – AI-enabled file summaries for Word, PPT, and PDF files are being introduced to the Teams mobile app. Users can tap the summary icon to view AI-generated summaries without reading the entire document. Rollout starts late January 2025 and completes by mid-March 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Automatic summary of documents on file-open in Word
MC866452 | March 6 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 will automatically generate a summary at the top of Word documents upon opening. This feature will roll out from late August 2024 to late May 2025. Users can hide the summary or use the Copilot chat pane for queries. No admin action is required.
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[Reminder] Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Change to Microsoft Entra ID Protection alerts
MC1024406 | March 5 – Microsoft Entra ID Protection alerts will no longer be available in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps starting March 5, 2025, but will be integrated into Microsoft Defender XDR. No admin action is required, but review your configuration and notify users. More details are available in the Microsoft Defender portal.
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Microsoft PowerPoint: Stay on-brand when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1024405 | March 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to create presentations with their organization’s brand images using either an organizational asset library (OAL) in SharePoint or a Templafy library. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 and complete by early April 2025. Admins need to configure these options for users.
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Microsoft 365 apps: We will prompt users to back up their files in Microsoft OneDrive
MC1024398 | March 5 – Microsoft 365 will prompt eligible users to back up files to OneDrive via the Message Bar in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint starting mid-March 2025. Users can select folders to back up, benefiting from cloud features like Copilot support, easy collaboration, and increased security. No admin action is required.
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Transitioning from user’s OneDrive to SharePoint for Whiteboards created in Teams Channels
MC1024395 | March 5 – Whiteboards created in Teams Channels will now be stored in the corresponding SharePoint site instead of the initiator’s OneDrive to resolve access issues. This change will roll out from early to late April 2025 and requires no action from tenant admins.
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Microsoft SharePoint: New card animation feature for Pages, News, and Microsoft Viva Amplify
MC1024394 | March 5 – Microsoft SharePoint will introduce a new card animation feature for Pages, News, and Microsoft Viva Amplify starting mid-March 2025. This feature will be enabled by default for new cards and can be managed in the web part property pane. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery enhancements
MC1024388 | March 5 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal announces enhancements to the modern eDiscovery experience, including case level data source view, enhanced search and hold capabilities, retry failed locations, detailed process reports, and a tenant level process manager. Rollout begins mid-March 2025 and completes by late April 2025. Internal documentation updates may be needed.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New predicates for email DLP to detect number of domains or recipients
MC1024387 | March 5 – New predicates for email Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft Purview will allow organizations to set policies based on the number of recipients or domains in outgoing emails. This feature, rolling out in 2025, enhances data security and compliance. No admin action is required before the rollout. More details are available in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 483158.
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(Updated) Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: Update to Office Add-ins Store policy for minor users
MC894579 | March 5 – Microsoft is updating the Office Add-ins Store policy for minor users in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on Windows desktops and the web. The rollout starts in January 2025. Minor users will no longer be permanently blocked from accessing add-ins unless restricted by tenant administrators. Review configurations and notify users accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web: Enhanced File menu and easier file renaming
MC803014 | March 5 – Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web will soon have an enhanced File menu and easier file renaming. The rollout began in mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will complete by mid-April 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required; users should be informed and documentation updated.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams
MC978923 | March 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon have new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, applicable to all platforms. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 and ends late April 2025. Notifications will be on by default, and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Attach emails while composing an email
MC947045 | March 5 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon allow users to attach emails directly in the compose window. Rollout starts late January 2025 and completes by late March 2025. Users will see a new “Attach email” option. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Protect PDF with Password on OneDrive for web
MC1017119 | March 5 – SharePoint Premium users can now secure PDFs on OneDrive Web with open or owner passwords to restrict unauthorized access and set permissions. The rollout starts in early March 2025 and completes by early April 2025. Users can save protected PDFs without overwriting originals, and Syntex users are not charged extra.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Enhancements to Integrated apps page
MC990963 | March 5 – Enhancements to the Integrated apps page in the Microsoft 365 admin center include a new Shared Agent management section, allowing IT admins to manage and block shared agents. The rollout will occur from early February to early March 2025. No action is required from admins before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New role for downloading original file evidence for Endpoint
MC1000267 | March 5 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is introducing a new role, Data Classification Content Download, allowing admins to download endpoint-related evidence files. The rollout will occur from mid-March to late March 2025. Admins should review configurations and notify relevant personnel about this change. No action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: Updated Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for Teams Mobile
MC1023485 | March 5 – Microsoft Teams will update the Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for iOS and Android in March 2025. The update will refresh key functionalities, making it easier to create, comment, and react to conversations. No admin action is required, but users should be informed of the changes and updated documentation.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: New recommendations for Microsoft Secure Score
MC1023484 | March 5 – Microsoft is updating Microsoft Secure Score improvement actions for Defender for Identity, adding new recommendations such as installing sensors on ADCS, Entra Connect, and ADFS servers, and changing gMSA and sMSA account passwords. The rollout starts in March 2025, with no admin action required. Review configurations and notify admins.
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Updates to pinning Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (“Copilot Chat”) within Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app
MC1023482 | March 5 – Starting mid-March 2025, Copilot Chat will be automatically pinned in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app for eligible users who newly install the app or are redirected to it. Admins can block this pinning. This update applies only to mobile scenarios, with completion expected by mid-April 2025. No action is required unless admins want to prevent automatic pinning.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for March 2025 is now available
MC1023477 | March 5 – Microsoft Intune In Development for March 2025 is now available. The updated page lists upcoming features to help with readiness and planning. Inform IT staff and update user guidance as needed. More details can be found on the provided link.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Post and reply as “Organizer” in Q&A
MC1000272 | March 4 – Organizers in Microsoft Teams will soon be able to post and reply as “Organizer” in Q&A for town halls, webinars, and meetings. This feature will roll out from early April to mid-April 2025. It applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Distinguish invites among Attendee, Presenter, and Co-organizer emails
MC1009930 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams will now send separate event invite emails based on participant roles (Attendee, Presenter, Co-organizer). The rollout starts mid-April 2025 and completes by late May 2025, with no admin action required. Notify users and update documentation accordingly. More details are on Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 476488.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Join town halls using dial-in options and join codes available in email invites
MC1009929 | March 4 – Presenters and attendees can join Microsoft Teams town halls using dial-in options and join codes from email invites. Rollout starts mid-April 2025 for Targeted Release, late April 2025 for General Availability, and mid-May 2025 for GCC. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Client health dashboards in Teams admin center
MC1015900 | March 4 – IT Administrators can now monitor Microsoft Teams desktop client health through the new ‘Teams client health’ page in the Teams admin center. The rollout will begin in late April 2025 and complete by early May 2025. No admin action is required, but access is limited to specific admin roles.
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(Updated) Apps for the web: Grid view for tasks in Microsoft To Do web version and To Do inside Microsoft Outlook
MC714520 | March 4 – Users will see tasks in a grid view in Microsoft To Do web version and To Do inside Microsoft Outlook, with rollout starting late April 2024 and completing by mid-April 2025. No action is needed, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint on the web: Improved home pages
MC994290 | March 4 – Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the web will have new streamlined home pages. Rollout starts in early April 2025 for Targeted Release and late April 2025 for General Availability, completing by mid-May 2025. No action is required from IT Admins, but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Updated “More information required” user interface during authentication method registration
MC989965 | March 4 – Microsoft Entra will update the “More information required” user interface during authentication method registration starting early March 2025, completing by late March 2025. The update will happen automatically with no admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Page creation assistance from Microsoft Copilot
MC939928 | March 4 – Microsoft Copilot in SharePoint will assist in page creation using LLMs, Microsoft Graph data, and templates. Rollout starts mid-February 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. Licensed users will see a new menu option, and admins can disable it if needed. No admin action required before rollout.
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(Updated) Improvements to Windows Autopatch Client Setup Script
MC981468 | March 4 – Windows Autopatch Client Setup Script updates will start mid-February 2025 and continue through mid-March 2025. The script will uninstall the old ‘Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension’ and upgrade the ‘Windows Autopatch Client Broker’ for better performance. Ensure device.autopatch.microsoft.com is on your allow list.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Admin Usage Reports
MC929020 | March 4 – Microsoft Loop admin usage reports will be available in mid-June 2025, allowing administrators to monitor Loop usage through existing Microsoft 365 admin dashboards. The rollout will complete by late June 2025. No preparation is needed as changes will be automatic.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status
MC704035 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to control meeting chat notifications based on their RSVP status. Declining a meeting will stop notifications and chats, while accepting will enable notifications. The rollout begins in April 2025, with completion expected by early May 2025. Notify users about this new feature.
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Microsoft Defender XDR services: New LDAP query events added to the IdentityQueryEvents table in Advanced Hunting
MC1019307 | March 4 – 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).
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies
MC688930 | March 4 – The Teams admin center is transitioning to app-centric management in three phases. Phase 1 (auto-migration) completes by March 2025, Phase 2 (self-migration) is available until March 2025, and Phase 3 (auto-migration for all) starts in April 2025. Admins can manage app access for users, groups, or the entire organization. Detailed documentation is available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management).
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Power Apps – Find records and filter views using natural language
MC1023173 | March 4 – We are announcing the find records and filter views using natural language feature for Power Apps. This feature enables you to find, filter, and sort data using natural language in views for model-driven apps. This feature will reach general availability on April 4, 2025.How does this affect me?You can find, filter, and sort your data using natural language grid filtering, which eliminates the need for advanced filters by…
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar
MC952886 | March 4 – Microsoft Viva Connections will be accessible from the SharePoint app bar, enhancing integration with the Intranet. The rollout will occur from late January to early March 2025, depending on the release type. No admin action is required, but user awareness and documentation updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels
MC973493 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. Rollout starts late March 2025 and completes late April 2025. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams. Admins should review configurations and notify users. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Learn links.
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Microsoft Viva Glint: Use Feature Access Management in Viva for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Glint
MC1004409 | March 4 – Microsoft Viva Glint will add Microsoft 365 Copilot to Feature Access Management, allowing global and AI admins to control its rollout and availability. By default, Copilot is enabled in Viva but disabled in Viva Glint. Admins can create policies to manage access. Rollout starts late February 2025 and completes by late March 2025.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: People Hub improvements
MC927963 | March 4 – The updated rollout timeline for the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows People Hub is now mid-April to mid-June 2025. The People Hub will feature a modern contact management experience with enriched profiles and auto-hidden duplicates. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Native Bluetooth call controls using hands-free protocol for multiple peripheral devices
MC993227 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams will soon support native Bluetooth call controls for multiple peripheral devices on Windows desktop. The device used to answer a call will temporarily become the main device. This feature will roll out from early March to mid-April 2025. No admin action is required.
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Power Automate for desktop – Describe flow actions with Copilot
MC1023090 | March 4 – We are announcing the describe flow actions with Copilot feature for Power Automate for desktop. This feature uses Copilot to provide detailed explanations of automation flows and child flows, enabling users to manage and enhance their automation systems. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, users can utilize Copilot to deliver clear insights into automation processes, streamlining troubleshooting and…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enable transcription policy by default
MC973519 | March 4 – Microsoft Teams will enable transcription by default for new tenants starting late February 2025. Existing tenants without customized policies will also be impacted. This change aims to enhance AI feature use and streamline transcription adoption. Admins can disable the policy if needed. No immediate action is required.
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Power Platform Admin Center – Introducing Global Search
MC1022667 | March 4 – We are launching Global Search, a new feature coming soon to the Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC). Global Search is designed to simplify the process of searching for configuration settings or features through an integrated search bar located at the top of every page. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025.How does this affect me?The new integrated Global Search bar enables users to quickly locate relevant documents. New PPAC features and content will…
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Power Automate – Generate flow description using AI
MC1022590 | March 4 – We are announcing the Generate flow description using AI feature for Power Automate. This feature adds a button that will automatically generate a flow description without users having to open the flow and read the actions inside it. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2025. How does this affect me? Users will be able to access this feature in Power Automate desktop by performing the following steps: Navigate to the ‘My flows’ tab, then select a…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Users can search Copilot Chat sessions
MC1022528 | March 4 – Users will soon be able to search past Copilot chat sessions in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows desktop and the web. The rollout starts in early March 2025 and completes by mid-March 2025.
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Microsoft Outlook on the web: Optional connected experiences privacy setting
MC1022526 | March 4 – The user privacy setting for optional connected experiences will be available in Microsoft Outlook on the web starting March 2025. Users can configure this setting via Settings > General > Privacy and data > Privacy settings. Admins should review current configurations and notify users. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – February 2025
MC1022524 | March 4 – Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain in February 2025. Services are now available on cloud.microsoft alongside previous domains, which will redirect soon. No user action is required. Admins should educate users, update references, ensure compatibility of in-house apps, and allow connections to *.cloud.microsoft.
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for February 2025
MC1022516 | March 4 – Your Microsoft Intune account has been updated to the latest service build. Check the Tenant Status blade in the Intune admin center for the updated service release number. Learn more about the new features in the February 2025 update by reviewing the provided links.
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Microsoft SharePoint Online: New usage reports through Microsoft PowerShell for the SharePoint agents trial
MC1015905 | March 3 – 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.
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Plan for Change: Enhancements to Simplify Update Management
MC1022248 | March 3 – Enhancements to Windows Autopatch will remove the Global Admin requirement, allowing any tenant with a valid license to manage updates. Changes effective March 31st include expanded Autopatch group capabilities, a new client broker flow, enhanced support, and the removal of certain features. Plan for these changes in the Microsoft Intune admin center.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.7.2.x Pre-Production Release
MC1022089 | March 3 – {AppDisplayName} This is the pre-production 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 here. How does this affect me? This release will be applied to your non-production…
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