Message center announcements
March 31, 2025 – April 6, 2025
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DNS Provisioning Change
MC1048624 | April 4 – We’re making some changes to DNS provisioning of A records for all new Accepted Domains provisioned after July 1st, 2025. Between July 1st and August 1st, 2025, we will gradually switch provisioning of all A records for new Accepted Domains into the new subdomains under mx.microsoft.We are doing this to reduce the friction of adopting DNSSEC in the long run. DNSSEC is a set of extensions to DNS that provides cryptographic verification of DNS records, preventing DNS spoofing and…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards
MC956699 | April 4 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late April 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New policy for voice and face enrollment defaulting to ‘On’
MC892646 | April 4 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new policy for voice and face enrollment, defaulting to ‘On’ for enhanced meeting features. Rollout begins early October 2024, with the policy enabled in March 2025. Admins have until mid-January 2025 to adjust settings. The csTeamsAIPolicy will replace csTeamsMeetingPolicy, offering separate EnrollFace and EnrollVoice settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New policy for voice and face enrollment will default to “On” (configure now)
MC912707 | April 4 – The new Microsoft Teams policy, effective mid-March 2025, will enable voice and face enrollment by default, offering enhanced meeting features. Admins should configure settings now using new PowerShell cmdlets and inform users of changes. Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required for full functionality.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Multi-Geo Support for Shared Loop workspaces
MC929025 | April 4 – Microsoft Loop will support Multi-Geo for shared workspaces, with data storage located in the expected geo. Rollout starts late November 2025 and completes by late December 2025. No action is needed for preparation as changes will occur automatically for multi-geo tenants.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: We will remove the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy
MC922630 | April 3 – Microsoft will remove the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy for OneDrive in May 2025. Users will be able to choose how to handle file conflicts. Admins should review configurations and notify users. No admin action is required. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: The Enable OCSI for Tenants group policy is being removed
MC921916 | April 3 – Microsoft is removing the `EnableAllOcsiClients` OneDrive group policy in May 2025. This change will enable features like autosave, real-time collaboration, and version history in Office documents. No admin action is required, but organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429874.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App centric management for app installation and changes to app setup policies
MC795355 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing app-centric management for admin app installation, replacing the “Installed apps” feature. This will allow admins to install apps for users, groups, or the entire organization. The rollout will occur in four phases starting in late July 2024 and completing by late May 2025. No action is needed for Phase 1 tenants.
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(Updated) Multiple account access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile apps
MC981462 | April 2 – Multiple account access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile apps will be available starting March 2025, with rollout completion expected by late April 2025. Cloud Policy to manage this feature will be available by late January 2025.
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Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | March 31 – The unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app is on hold, with further guidance expected by late April 2025. This change aims to streamline app management across platforms, ensuring consistent settings. Admins should review and unify app settings in the Microsoft 365 and Teams admin centers.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Facilitator agent real-time notes in meetings
MC1017117 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will soon have a Facilitator agent that takes real-time notes during meetings, allowing seamless collaboration. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will roll out in May 2025. Admins can control its availability. Sensitivity labels won’t apply to notes automatically. More details and documentation updates are forthcoming.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Conversational agent creation experience
MC1049405 | April 6 – We are introducing a new feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio: a conversational agent creation tool that uses natural, everyday language. This feature will reach general availability on May 6, 2025. How does this affect me? You can effortlessly create a personalized conversational agent by generating essential elements such as its name, description, instructions, and prompt in an everyday conversation. Use a simple interface to configure web knowledge sources and other…
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Changes to Plan Visibility in Planner and Project for the Web ‘Recent’ for Project Apps and Project Online users
MC1048633 | April 4 – Starting April 18, 2025, plans created or managed through Project in Power Apps or Project Accelerator or Project Online will no longer appear in the Recent tab within Planner and Project for the web. To continue accessing these plans easily, we recommend using the workarounds outlined below.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: The chat experience will offer better search refinement in the CIQ menu “Files” tab
MC1048631 | April 4 – Coming soon to the chat experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot (formerly BizChat): Users will be able to use a File type filter and People refinersin the CIQ menu to apply search criteria and find relevant files more quickly. Context IQ (CIQ) is a set of AI capabilities from…
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Provide a meaningful name to the first channel of the team
MC1048628 | April 4 – Provide a meaningful name to first channel of the team, with no restrictions on the name. The first channel, if named “General” (in English), will follow the behavior as General in any other teams.
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Advanced Insights – Copilot Headlines Report
MC1048622 | April 4 – A new report for analysts in Advanced Insights will automatically scan for groups with unexpected or changing Copilot usage, as well as changes to collaboration.This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 408543
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Outlook: Draft with Copilot Highlight & Rewrite in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1048620 | April 4 – Now you can use Draft with Copilot to improve sections of your email draft. Highlight a specific section and then use Draft with Copilot to iterate on the text of the highlighted section.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407380
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Plan for Change: New icon for Microsoft Intune
MC1048613 | April 4 – We are excited to announce a new icon for Microsoft Intune, which will be updated across all platforms and apps associated with Intune such as the Intune admin center and Intune Company Portal app. This change aims to provide a fresh and modern look to enhance user experience. The rollout of the new icon will begin in late April 2025 and will be gradually implemented over the next few…
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Generative AI capabilities in Microsoft Purview will be transitioning to paid public preview
MC1048612 | April 4 – Detection, processing and storage of interactions done on generative AI applications such as Security Copilot, Copilot Studio and others under Microsoft Purview Data Compliance solutions including Data Lifecycle Management, eDiscovery, and Communication Compliance will begin using a pay-as-you-go pricing model on May 1 in preparation for general availability. Microsoft Purview Audit will only use pay-as-you-go pricing for audit logs related to non-Microsoft generative AI applications….
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Microsoft Intune In Development for April 2025 is now available
MC1048602 | April 4 – The In development for Microsoft Intunepage in our documentation has been updated.How does this affect me?The In development page provides a list of features in upcoming releases of Microsoft Intune to assist in your readiness and planning. The list has now been updated. You will start seeing these changes in the next…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: Deploy frontline teams with flexible membership
MC883199 | April 4 – Admins will soon be able to deploy location-based frontline teams with automatic membership management and multiple team owners in the Microsoft Teams admin center. The rollout begins mid-October 2024 and completes by late April 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Performance improvements for meetings in Chrome web browser for guests
MC894581 | April 4 – Anonymous users joining Microsoft Teams meetings in Chrome will see performance improvements. Rollout starts in November 2024 and completes by April 2025. Update internal documentation if necessary, though it’s not required since the change is for external users and doesn’t alter Teams’ appearance.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Performance improvements for meetings in Edge web browser for guests
MC898391 | April 4 – Anonymous users joining Microsoft Teams meetings via Microsoft Edge for Business will experience faster performance improvements. Rollout starts in November 2024 for general availability and completes by April 2025 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Resize Teams windows
MC947051 | April 4 – 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 April 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Stream Custom Agent and Bot Responses
MC918562 | April 4 – Custom engine agents and Teams bots can now stream responses like Microsoft Copilot, providing real-time updates and incremental response delivery. Rollout starts mid-November 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-December 2024 for General Availability, completing by late April 2025. Update training and documentation as needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription
MC781595 | April 4 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new tenant-wide policy to restrict permissions for downloading meeting transcripts stored in OneDrive. Admins can exempt specific security groups. Rollout starts in June 2024 and varies by release type, completing by April 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View, download, and delete Microsoft OneDrive transcript files
MC726122 | April 4 – Microsoft Teams will standardize transcript storage to OneDrive, eliminating storage in Exchange Online. This update allows meeting organizers to delete all transcript copies directly from Teams and enables IT administrators to apply retention policies to OneDrive transcripts. Rollout begins June 2024, with completion by April 2025. No action is needed to prepare.
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(Updated) Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows
MC709270 | April 4 – Mute with Windows Taskbar is now available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows. You can mute/unmute audio by clicking the mic icon in the taskbar or pressing Windows logo key + Alt + K. The rollout will complete by mid-June 2024 for targeted release and by late April 2025 for worldwide release.
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Take Action by April 21, 2025 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Network Configuration
MC1048530 | April 4 – Summary: Due to ongoing work on Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps aimed at improving security and performance, you are required to update network information in your system’s firewall by April 21, 2025.Please follow these instructions by April 21, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted access to our services.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and other features
MC993226 | April 4 – 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 early April 2025. Fully managed devices are excluded. Educate users on these changes and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) SharePoint Online: Updates to Microsoft Lists forms
MC1005510 | April 4 – SharePoint Online is updating Microsoft Lists forms to include new features such as notifications, form scheduling, conditional branching, quick form creation, and additional field-type support. The rollout begins in January 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-February 2025 for General Availability, completing by late April 2025. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS/Android will have a shorter name in app stores
MC1047929 | April 4 – Coming soon for the Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS and Android: We will shorten the name for this app from “Viva Engage” to “Engage.” The change will display in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and in the installed app.
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Microsoft Purview compliance center: Insider Risk Management – Enhancements to user scoping features in Policies
MC1047928 | April 4 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will be rolling out enhancements to user scoping features in Policies.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484081.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms: Users can reference files and forms to help generate drafts
MC1047927 | April 4 – Coming soon for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms: When creating a form with Copilot, users can reference existing documents such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint or existing forms. Referenced files are restricted to those with sensitivity labels of General or below.A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID…
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Microsoft 365 network connectivity test for Microsoft 365 Copilot is generally available
MC1047926 | April 4 – The Microsoft 365 network connectivity test for Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out worldwide to general availability.A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is not required to use this feature.
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Outlook: open attachments while offline in the new Outlook for Windows
MC1047925 | April 4 – We are adding more functionality to offline mode in the new Outlook for Windows. You will now be able to open and save attachments from your emails without an internet connection. Please note that this is only scoped to classic file attachments. OneDrive and SharePoint links in the body of the emails will still need a connection to…
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Update: Ensuring Security and Compliance – Keep you Microsoft Teams desktop clients up to date
MC1047923 | April 4 – Versions of the new Teams client that were released more than 90 days ago will be blocked. An in-app warning banner will show up 60 days before the app is blocked (30 days for VDI).
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Microsoft Purview: New Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) solution
MC1047912 | April 4 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) is a new AI-powered solution that enables data security teams to identify incident-related data, conduct deep content analysis, and mitigate risk within one unified solution. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485707.
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(Updated) Hotpatch for Windows client now available
MC1046878 | April 3 – Updated April 3, 2025: The language in the first paragraph was updated to provide more clarity on the update process.Hotpatch updates are now available for organizational devices on Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2 and x64 (AMD/Intel) CPU. With hotpatch updates, you can quickly take measures to help protect your organization from cyberattacks, while minimizing user disruptions. You’ll first create a hotpatch-enabled quality update policy in Windows…
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Power Platform – Environment variables secret with Azure Key Vault private link (preview)
MC1047788 | April 3 – Introducing our new Environment Variables Secret feature with Azure Key Vault Private Link for Power Platform. This enhancement allows you to securely integrate environment variables using an Azure Key Vault private link, all while leveraging the robust Power Platform Virtual Network (vNet) for improved security and management. The public preview is scheduled for April 2025. How does this affect me? This feature adds environment variable support for Azure Key Vault secrets…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: New Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) solution
MC1040540 | April 3 – Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) solution at this time. DSI is an AI-powered tool for data security teams to identify and analyze incident-related data. Public Preview and General Availability dates will be communicated via the Message center. Further details and setup instructions will be provided later.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Suggestions for slide templates
MC1031286 | April 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint will introduce new slide template suggestions for Copilot users in Designer. Non-Copilot users will retain standard layouts. This update, not applicable to GCC, will roll out automatically in April 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops and later for the web. No admin action is required.
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SharePoint Online: Table toolbar
MC1034592 | April 3 – SharePoint Online introduces a new Table toolbar for enhanced table functionality, including merge, split, and layout adjustments. Available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify, the rollout began mid-April 2025 and will complete by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation.
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(Updated) Simplify UX flow to enable Together Mode
MC973513 | April 3 – Together Mode in Microsoft 365 will have a simplified UX flow, rolling out from mid-February to mid-June 2025. The update enhances transparency and ease of use without changing the function. Organizations should update their training and documentation accordingly. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470427.
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft 365 Copilot can convert text to bullet points or a list
MC1041967 | April 3 – Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to convert text to bullet points or numbered lists using Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions. The rollout starts in mid-April 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Enhanced alert and user investigation with Microsoft Copilot for Security
MC851630 | April 3 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management now includes enhanced alert and user investigation with Microsoft Copilot for Security. The rollout timeline has been updated, with public preview in August 2024 and general availability in June 2025. Users need a Copilot for Security license and proper permissions. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Microsoft 365 Groups for Managing New Loop workspaces
MC929023 | April 3 – Users can choose an existing Microsoft 365 Group to manage new Loop workspaces. The rollout will start in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. No preparation is needed as changes will be automatic.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: New scenario-based policy templates
MC937158 | April 3 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing two new quick policy templates for Crown jewel protection and Email exfiltration, available from late November 2024 (Public Preview) and late February 2025 (General Availability). Existing quick policies for Data leak and Data theft will remain. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Prepare for your meeting with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC950903 | April 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook will help users prepare for meetings by summarizing key information. The rollout starts in late January 2025 and ends by late April 2025. Admins must enable the “Meeting Insights” setting. The feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and supports meetings with more than two participants.
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Microsoft Copilot in Edge: New contextual features like page summary on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat “Work” tab
MC966641 | April 3 – 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 April 2025.
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(Updated) New Startup Boost task from Microsoft Office installer for Office applications
MC1041470 | April 3 – Microsoft is introducing a new Startup Boost task to improve Office application performance. It will roll out in mid-May 2025. Admins can disable it via Group Policy. The task preloads apps, requires specific system resources, and can be disabled in-app or via Task Scheduler. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane
MC877318 | April 3 – Microsoft is rolling back the feature to review and update work hours and location in the My Day pane in Outlook until further notice. Users can still update this information in Outlook Settings. The rollout will happen automatically, and users should be informed about this change.
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Microsoft Teams: Sensitivity labels on collaborative meeting notes and Microsoft Loop components
MC1047250 | April 3 – New security features for Microsoft Loop in Teams will support sensitivity labels for Loop components and collaborative meeting notes. Rollout begins early April 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025. Admins need no action; review configurations and notify users.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: New Microsoft Graph connectors for the chat experience and more
MC1047246 | April 3 – New Microsoft Graph Connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat are now available, enhancing access to business content across various platforms like Guru, GitLab, Asana, 15Five, Miro, Trello, Zendesk, SmartSheet, and Seismic. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: New town hall event access policy
MC1047244 | April 3 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new policy setting, `TownhallEventAccessType`, to control town hall event access. This setting allows admins to choose between “Everyone” and “Everyone in Organization including Guests”. The rollout starts mid-May 2025 and completes by late May 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms can help users collect responses and monitor form progress
MC1047241 | April 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms will help users collect and monitor form responses, reducing manual effort. It requires a Copilot license and will be available globally from early to late April 2025. Users will receive email notifications for reminders and insights, and can analyze data in Excel. No admin action is needed.
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Microsoft Viva Pulse: Generate a summary for Pulse reports using Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1047239 | April 3 – Microsoft Viva Pulse will use Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate summaries for Pulse reports, aiding authors in quickly understanding the feedback. This feature, available across various platforms, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Viva Pulse license. The rollout will complete by late April 2025, with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft PowerPoint: Reference a PDF file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot (preview)
MC1047238 | April 3 – Users can now reference PDF files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and is available in preview now, with general availability starting mid-April 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Planned Maintenance: Teams Q&A Data Relocation to EU
MC1047232 | April 3 – On April 4, 2025, at 10:00 PM CET, Teams Q&A data will be relocated from the US to the EU. During the 4-hour maintenance, users can view but not post or edit Q&A. Meeting organizers will need to re-enable Q&A after the maintenance. Inform users about this planned maintenance.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Protect PDF with Password on OneDrive for web
MC1017119 | April 2 – Starting October 1, 2024, content management features will be included in all commercial SharePoint plans. SharePoint and Outlook users can secure PDFs with passwords on OneDrive Web. The rollout begins late April 2025 for Targeted Release and early May 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updates to the Teams system tray icon and menu
MC1011152 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams is updating its system tray icon and menu for Windows desktop to improve ease of use. The rollout will start in early March 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-March 2025 for General Availability, completing by mid-April 2025. No action is required from users or admins.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Watermark for anonymous meeting join
MC918575 | April 2 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow anonymous unauthenticated users to join watermarked meetings and access all meeting content. This feature will be available on Windows desktop, web, Android/iOS, and Teams Rooms. The rollout starts mid-March and completes by late May 2025. Admins can use PowerShell to limit guests to audio only.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces
MC929022 | April 2 – Admins can ensure new Loop workspaces are managed by existing Microsoft 365 Groups, similar to SharePoint Team sites. The rollout will begin in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. This setting may impact governance processes and ease of workspace creation for end-users. No preparation is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Collaborate on SharePoint Pages and News with coauthoring
MC803012 | April 2 – Microsoft SharePoint will soon support coauthoring, allowing multiple authors to edit Pages and News posts simultaneously with real-time updates. The rollout starts in June 2024 for Targeted Release and completes by July 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but notifying SharePoint authors is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Page creation assistance from Microsoft Copilot
MC939928 | April 2 – Microsoft SharePoint’s page creation feature with Microsoft Copilot uses large language models, Microsoft Graph data, and best practices to help users create web pages. Rollout starts mid-February 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-March 2025 for General Availability. Available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: Changes to the API access page in the SharePoint admin center
MC1034585 | April 2 – The API access page in the SharePoint admin center will soon show additional pre-authorized permissions required for functionality. Rollout starts mid-March 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is needed, but documentation updates may be necessary.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Enhanced external recipient determinations
MC946793 | April 2 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android is enhancing the External Recipients MailTips feature for better offline accuracy and performance. The rollout, starting mid-February 2025 and completing by late April 2025, requires no admin action but users should be notified. More details will be updated on Microsoft Learn.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Separate retention policies for Copilot and AI apps
MC973511 | April 2 – Admins can now configure separate retention policies for Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI apps. The public preview starts mid-April 2025, with general availability in mid-May 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. More details are available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/create-retention-policies?tabs=teams-retention#create-and-configure-a-retention-policy).
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention based on “last accessed” for OneDrive and SharePoint files
MC999442 | April 2 – Microsoft Purview will soon allow admins to apply retention policies based on the “last accessed” date for OneDrive and SharePoint files. Public preview starts mid-September 2025, with general availability in mid-October 2025. This feature will help delete obsolete data and improve Microsoft 365 Copilot responses. No admin action is required before rollout.
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Microsoft Defender for Office: “Threat classification” in Mail flow status summary and Threat protection status reports
MC1046168 | April 2 – Microsoft Defender for Office is introducing “Threat classification” into the Mail flow status summary and Threat protection status reports to better understand email attack intent. The rollout began in mid-March 2025 and will complete by late May 2025. No admin action is required, but reviewing current configurations and notifying users is recommended.
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Microsoft Viva: Expanded AI admin role to manage Microsoft Copilot Dashboard settings
MC1046167 | April 2 – Microsoft is expanding the AI Administrator role in Microsoft Viva to manage Microsoft Copilot Dashboard settings without requiring Global admin privileges. This enhances security and aligns with least-privilege practices. The rollout will start mid-April 2025 and complete by late April 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms: Updates to help users refine and edit their forms
MC1046162 | April 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms will be updated in April 2025 to help users refine and edit their forms more easily. A Copilot license is required. The update will provide tailored suggestions for content, settings, and styling. No admin action is needed before the rollout. More details are available in the linked support articles.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New inline protection controls for AI apps in Microsoft Edge for Business
MC1046161 | April 2 – New inline protection controls for AI apps in Microsoft Edge for Business will be introduced in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP). This feature, available from April 2025, will prevent data leakage when interacting with sensitive data in the browser. Admins can block sensitive prompts in AI apps like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and DeepSeek. No action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Update on deletion of private unlisted communities in external networks
MC1046150 | April 2 – Microsoft Viva Engage is retiring private unlisted communities in external networks by January 2025. Users can no longer create or participate in these communities. All content will be deleted after April 14, 2025. Organizations should export their data using the legacy Yammer network admin portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New role for downloading original file evidence for Endpoint
MC1000267 | April 1 – A new RBAC role, Data Classification Content Download, will be added to Microsoft Purview DLP, allowing admins to download endpoint-related evidence files. This role will be available in specific built-in role groups. The rollout will occur from mid-March to late April 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Choose fonts while composing
MC847877 | April 1 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon support font selection while composing and reading emails. The rollout will start in mid-November 2024 and complete by late April 2025. Organizations should notify users and update training materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Minimize the compose window to multitask in the Outlook app
MC946791 | April 1 – Updated April 1, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.Coming soon for Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Minimize draft emails and quickly access them again from the message list or calendar view. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470304.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Notifications will be batched in the Notifications pane
MC942814 | April 1 – Notifications in Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web will be batched in the Notifications pane. The rollout starts in December 2024 for Targeted Release and February 2025 for General Availability. Users can access batched notifications via the bell icon. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: New user control for web searches
MC931407 | April 1 – Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the new user control for web searches in Microsoft Copilot at this time. Users would have been able to enable or disable web searches via a control in the three-dot menu, but this change is currently on hold.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Downgrade or remove sensitivity label
MC934733 | April 1 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will soon capture sensitivity label changes (downgrade or remove) on OneDrive, Azure Information Protection, and endpoints. The rollout starts mid-November 2024 for Public Preview and early April 2025 for General Availability. No action is required; the feature will be enabled by default.
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(Updated) Plan for Change: Intune Service Administrator role will be required for device limit restrictions
MC1034571 | April 1 – Starting mid-May 2025, the Intune Service Administrator role will be required to configure device limit enrollment restrictions. Admins without this role will have read-only access. Review and update RBAC assignments to ensure proper permissions.
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Interim guidance for Chile DST changes 2025
MC1045943 | April 1 – On April 5, 2025, the Aysén region in Chile will remain on permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST), UTC-03, joining the Magallanes region. Please note that only the Aysén region is affected by this change, while other regions of Chile remain unaffected. This change will diverge from the America/Santiago time zone and create a new zone, America/Coyhaique.When will this happen:On April 5, 2025, the Aysén Region in Chile, will stay in permanent…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft Graph Connectors when writing prompts in BizChat
MC978930 | April 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon integrate CIQ, allowing users to incorporate third-party data from Microsoft Graph Connectors into BizChat prompts. This feature, associated with Roadmap ID 413111, will roll out between late March and early April 2025 without requiring admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New transcription policies for town halls and webinars
MC971031 | April 1 – New transcription policies for Microsoft Teams town halls and webinars will be introduced, allowing finer control over transcriptions. Rollout starts in April 2025. Admins can configure these policies using the Teams admin center or PowerShell commands. Current Teams meeting transcription policies will no longer apply. Review and update configurations accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars
MC971032 | April 1 – New admin policies in Microsoft Teams will separately govern recording behavior for town halls and webinars, instead of using the same policies for all events. This change will roll out in April 2025 and applies to Teams on Windows, web, and mobile. Update policies using PowerShell or the Teams admin center.
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Power Apps – Manage business rules for omnichannel agents
MC1045803 | April 1 – We are announcing the Manage business rules for omnichannel agents feature for Power Apps. This feature provides the ability to build and configure rules for an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) agent within Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature lets Power Apps administrators build and adjust IVR agent rules without modifying the agent’s logic. It…
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New data protection in Microsoft Edge for Business on unmanaged devices
MC1045278 | April 1 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) will be integrated into Microsoft Edge for Business on unmanaged devices. The rollout starts in May 2025 for Public Preview and June 2025 for General Availability. Admins can configure DLP protections directly in Edge for activities involving Entra-managed apps. No action is required before rollout.
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Microsoft Viva Connections cards in SharePoint agents
MC1045227 | March 31 – Microsoft SharePoint agents will integrate Viva Connections cards into conversations, allowing users to interact with them directly. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability by late August 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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Ability to Stop Copilot while it is generating a response
MC1045222 | March 31 – Users will be able to stop Copilot while it is generating a response in Teams. This feature will roll out in May 2025. Organizations may need to update their documentation to reflect this change.
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Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window
MC1045221 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new setting to view incoming calls in a small window, reducing disruptions. This feature will be available on various platforms and will roll out from May to June 2025. It will be enabled by default, with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Insider Risk Management user analytics
MC1045212 | March 31 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing a user analytics feature to help analysts access insider risk summaries of user activities. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability by late October 2025. Admins can enable this feature in the Insider Risk Management settings.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Private content mode will retire as of June 30th, 2025
MC1045211 | March 31 – Microsoft Viva Engage will retire the private content mode by June 30th, 2025. Verified admins will no longer be able to enable or disable this feature. Alternative methods are provided for viewing private community content, handling legal cases, and managing group memberships. Admins should prepare for this change by exploring the alternatives.
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Dedicated environment to manage agents with REST API actions in the Copilot Studio Agent Builder
MC1045175 | March 31 – We are introducing the capability to manage agents using REST API actions developed with Copilot Studio Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot, within a new dedicated Microsoft Power Platform environment. This feature will reach general availability on April 28, 2025.How does this affect me?With this change, admins will be able to do the following:Govern their new dedicated Copilot Studio Agent Builder environment via the Power Platform admin center.Set a…
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(Updated) Microsoft Bookings: New Queue functionality to manage appointments for Teams Premium users
MC1030013 | March 31 – Microsoft Bookings will introduce a new Queue functionality for Teams Premium users, providing real-time visibility and control over appointments. The rollout will begin in early May 2025 and complete by mid-May 2025. No admin action is required, but users need a Teams Premium license to access Queue.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Access chats while sharing a screen
MC1006624 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will soon add a control to the meeting presenter toolbar, allowing presenters to access the meeting chat while sharing a screen. The rollout for Windows and Mac desktops will start mid-May 2025 for Targeted Release and early June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required.
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Get started with March 2025 improvements in Windows 11
MC1045025 | March 31 – Start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover the Windows 11 Roadmap, quick machine recovery, attestation readiness verifier for TPM reliability, various enhancements across Microsoft Intune and AI, and so much more. Dive deeper into Windows management, security, and productivity by watching the latest Technical Takeoff sessions on demand.When will this…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – Easily save meeting notes to CRM following Teams meetings
MC1044953 | March 31 – We are announcing the easily save meeting notes to CRM following Teams meetings feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales. This feature enables you to save meeting notes directly to your CRM after a meeting, without the need to switch contexts. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2025.How does this affect meAs a seller, you can update your CRM directly from the post-meeting Microsoft Teams recap…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Users can report security concerns involving external collaborators
MC1037768 | March 31 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to report security concerns involving external collaborators in chats and meetings, excluding shared channels. The rollout starts in May 2025 and will be available for admins to enable. Admins should review and enable this feature in the Teams admin center.
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