Message center announcements
May 12, 2025 – May 18, 2025
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OneDrive: Prompt to Add Personal Account to OneDrive Sync
MC1075910 | May 16 – OneDrive will prompt users with a personal Microsoft account on a Windows device to sign into OneDrive with their personal account while using their corporate OneDrive. This feature rolls out from mid-June to early July 2025. Organizations can suppress the prompt using specific policies. View more
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Microsoft Project for the web and Project in Teams will retire and redirect to Planner for the web and Planner in Teams
MC1068905 | May 15 – Microsoft Project for the web and Project in Teams will retire in August 2025, redirecting users to Planner for the web and Planner in Teams. Existing Project features will be integrated into Planner, ensuring a seamless transition. Users should migrate Roadmap data to Portfolios and re-pin Projects in Teams tabs using Planner. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 apps: We will prompt users to back up their files in Microsoft OneDrive (new info)
MC1053121 | May 15 – Microsoft 365 apps will prompt eligible users to back up their files to OneDrive via the Message Bar in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The rollout begins mid-April 2025 for Public Preview and mid-May 2025 for General Availability. Organizations can block this prompt using the new “Restrict KFM from Office” policy. View more
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The May 2025 Windows security update is now available
MC1072930 | May 13 – The May 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows 11 andWindows… View more
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(Updated) Upcoming changes to Defender for Identity activities and alerts in Defender for Cloud Apps experiences
MC940078 | May 13 – Defender for Identity activities and alerts will be retired from Defender for Cloud Apps by late May 2025. All data and functionality will be available through Microsoft Defender XDR. Organizations should update their resources and create new custom detections in Advanced Hunting. View more
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SharePoint Alerts retirement
MC1072889 | May 13 – Microsoft is retiring the SharePoint Alerts feature to modernize notifications. Key dates include the gradual phase-out starting July 2025, with complete removal by July 2026. Organizations should transition to Power Automate or SharePoint Rules. Update training materials and support resources accordingly. More details are available in the provided support article. View more
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Microsoft Excel: Organization data types will retire
MC1072405 | May 12 – Microsoft Excel will retire the Organization data types feature on July 31, 2025, due to low usage and high costs. Users are advised to use the “Get Data > From Power BI” import feature or an add-in for custom entities. This change affects all Excel platforms, but existing data will be preserved without refresh capability. Bing data types remain supported. View more
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Power Automate – Enable endpoint filtering for secure UI automation
MC1076895 | May 18 – We are announcing the ability to enable endpoint filtering for secure UI automation in Power Automate. This feature enables you to specify which applications and websites your automation scripts can interact with, ensuring precise and enhanced security. This feature will reach general availability on June 17, 2025. How does this affect me? Endpoint filtering in Power Automate desktop offers an added layer of control and security for your automation tasks. As an admin, apply… View more
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Power Apps – Makers can select from existing apps when using the plan designer
MC1076598 | May 18 – We are announcing the ability to select from existing apps when using the plan designer in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on May 19, 2025.How does this affect me?The plan designer will suggest a set of solutions to solve your business problem based on the needs of your organization. The set of solutions that are suggested may already exist in your environment. Instead of creating a new app, you can now replace a suggestion with an existing app or add… View more
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Microsoft Teams: Set New Ringtones in Teams Mobile
MC1075916 | May 16 – Microsoft Teams Mobile (iOS and Android) will soon allow users to customize ringtones for different types of calls, including forwarded and delegated calls. This feature will be available from early to mid-June 2025. Users can find these settings under Teams Settings > Calling > Choose a ringtone. View more
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Default XMLA configuration for Fabric and Power BI capacities changes to Read/Write
MC1075915 | May 16 – Starting June 9, 2025, Fabric and Power BI capacities will default to XMLA read/write operations. This change aids semantic model owners and co-authors with write permissions using XMLA-based tools. Capacity admins can switch XMLA Endpoint to read-only if needed. View more
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Call Waiting Beep Enabled on Desktop and Mobile
MC1075913 | May 16 – Call Waiting Beep, a feature providing a tone for incoming calls during active calls, will be available on Desktop and Mobile. Rollout starts early June 2025 and completes mid-June 2025. Users must enable it in Teams Settings on Desktop, while it’s default on Mobile. Update training and documentation accordingly. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Updated user scoping features in policies
MC1075907 | May 16 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will enhance user scoping features in policies, rolling out globally from late June to early July 2025, and for GCC, GCC High, and DoD from early October to early November 2025. Admins can select users, groups, and adaptive scopes for policies. No action is required before the rollout. View more
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Onboard SharePoint agents as a Pay-as-you-go scenario
MC1075905 | May 16 – Starting June 2025, Microsoft 365 administrators can set up pay-as-you-go billing for SharePoint Agents via the Copilot Control System. Admins must disable legacy tenant-level billing, create new billing policies, and connect these policies to SharePoint Agents for departmental chargeback and billing. View more
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Microsoft Viva Insights: People Skills insights for analysts
MC1075900 | May 16 – Microsoft Viva Insights will soon introduce the Skills landscape report in the advanced insights app, available via Power BI. This report helps analysts and leaders understand People Skills data, browse skills, and explore skills distribution and hierarchy. Public preview starts in late June 2025, with general availability in late July 2025. A relevant license is required. View more
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use integration troubleshooting for modern projects feature
MC1075881 | May 16 – We are announcing the ability to enable new scenarios to save time troubleshooting errors and reviewing configuration errors, system errors, and other potential issues that otherwise would be buried in logs or overlooked in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on June 6, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature grants customers the ability to identify and resolve dual-write sync issues specifically related to vendor invoices and… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: Introducing ActorInfoString in Exchange Online audit logs
MC1066337 | May 16 – Microsoft Exchange Online is introducing a new audit log field, ActorInfoString, to improve audit log accuracy and visibility. Rolling out in late May 2025, this field records the true user agent responsible for each event, aiding security and compliance. No action is required before rollout; existing data remains unchanged. View more
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VBScript deprecation: Detection strategies for Windows
MC1075649 | May 16 – Start detecting Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) across your organization in preparation for the next deprecation phase. See how to use System Monitor (Sysmon), review VBScript dependencies, or scan for .vbs files and custom MSI packages. Once detected, you should proactively migrate away from VBScript. Now that VBScript is enabled by default on Windows 11, version 24H2 and later, you can also proactively disable it in preparation for the next deprecation… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to town hall and webinar invitations
MC1009932 | May 16 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting organizers to add Cloud Video Interop (CVI) coordinates to town hall and webinar invitations, enabling non-Teams users to join via third-party devices. The rollout starts mid-May 2025, with completion by late June 2025. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved options for sharing apps or agents in chat
MC1034589 | May 16 – Improved options for sharing links to apps or agents in Microsoft Teams chat will roll out from late May 2025 to late June 2025. This update includes new preview cards with user ratings and clear actions. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Join town halls using dial-in options and join codes
MC1009929 | May 16 – Presenters and organizers can now join Microsoft Teams town halls using dial-in options and join codes, but this feature is not available for attendees. The rollout will begin mid-May 2025 and complete by late June 2025, depending on the release phase. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Ability to Stop Copilot while it is generating a response
MC1045222 | May 16 – Users will be able to stop Copilot’s response generation in Teams. The rollout starts in mid-May 2025 and completes by late May 2025. Update any relevant documentation showing Copilot generating a response. View more
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Power Platform admin center – Manage agent security with enhanced admin controls
MC1075602 | May 16 – We are announcing the ability to govern Copilot agent development in your environments and enforce governance policies for Copilot agents. This feature will reach general availability on June 16, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature introduces controls that allow you to limit Copilot agent sharing, disable anonymous access, and enforce your preferred authentication providers to enhance your organization’s security. What do I need to do to… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Bi-directional calendar syncing between Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams
MC1058265 | May 16 – Businesses using Google Workspace can now enable bidirectional calendar syncing with Microsoft Teams via the Admin app. This feature, rolling out from late May to late June 2025, supports all calendar events and requires proactive enablement by administrators. Up to 50,000 users per tenant can be synced. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Join as attendees in Microsoft events from Teams Rooms on Windows
MC1062452 | May 16 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with a Pro license can now join Microsoft events as attendees. This feature will roll out from late May 2025 to mid-September 2025, depending on the environment. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Specify who can manage the screen in town halls
MC1058258 | May 16 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new town hall meeting option called “Who has control of production tools,” allowing organizers to designate who can manage the screen during events. This feature, rolling out in late May 2025, will be available for Windows, Mac, and web versions of Teams, and does not require a Teams Premium license. View more
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Power Automate – Generate process maps for multi-flow automations
MC1074937 | May 15 – We are launching process maps in Power Automate to manage flow dependencies, visualize parent-child flows, and enhance automation log observability. This feature will be generally available on May 19, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature grants you to be able to view and manage all flow dependencies involved in your multi-flow process. Parent/child cloud flows and desktop flows are visualized through the process map management experience. End-to-end… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status
MC704035 | May 15 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to control chat notifications based on their RSVP status. Declined meetings will not generate notifications or appear in chat lists, while accepted meetings will. The rollout will occur from April to June 2025, varying by release group. Notify users about this new feature. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Queues app to add Monitor, Whisper, Barge, and Takeover
MC999443 | May 15 – Microsoft Teams Queues app will add Monitor, Whisper, Barge, and Takeover features for private coaching. Rollout starts early April 2025 and completes by late May 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share files faster in Chat and channels
MC998511 | May 15 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to share files from Chat conversations, Chat Shared tabs, or channel posts with fewer clicks while maintaining permissions. The rollout begins in April 2025 and completes by June 2025. No admin action is needed, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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Microsoft Viva Insights | Copilot Analytics: Unified experience for Copilot Dashboard and Insights analyst workbench
MC1072399 | May 15 – Microsoft Viva Insights will introduce a unified Copilot Analytics experience for Copilot Dashboard users and Viva Insights analysts, starting mid-June 2025. This rollout will migrate the Copilot Dashboard to the Viva Insights web app, with all existing settings preserved. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license or Viva Insights subscription is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS/Android will have a shorter name in app stores
MC1047929 | May 15 – The Microsoft Viva Engage app for iOS and Android will be renamed to “Engage” in app stores. The rollout will start in late May 2025 and complete by late June 2025. No user action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New inline protection controls for AI apps in Microsoft Edge for Business
MC1046161 | May 15 – Microsoft Purview is introducing new inline protection controls for AI apps in Microsoft Edge for Business, starting with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and DeepSeek. This feature, rolling out from late May to early June 2025, allows admins to block sensitive data prompts and tailor enforcement levels. No admin action is required before rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings and calls
MC1059674 | May 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Real-Time Text (RTT) for meetings and calls on desktop and mobile, enhancing accessibility for users who are deaf, hard of hearing, neurodiverse, or have speech-related disabilities. The rollout starts in May for most users, with specific dates for different regions. No admin action is required. View more
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Post project cost for the procurement category upon product receipt
MC1074759 | May 15 – We are announcing the ability to record project costs when the purchase product receipt is posted for procurement categories in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on June 6, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature generates the sales amount and corresponding financial transactions, enabling users to issue project invoices without needing to wait for the supplier’s purchase invoice. It also adds the following functionality to… View more
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations- Project cost for service items and procurement categories with item requirements
MC1074728 | May 15 – We are releasing the ability to streamline project costing for service items and procurement categories when used with item requirements in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on June 6, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature aims to resolve key challenges associated with using service items in Project Operations when the item requirement feature is enabled: It enhances project cost calculations for service,… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Pop out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in Teams meetings
MC1059675 | May 15 – Microsoft Teams will introduce pop-out live captions and Real-Time Text (RTT) in meetings, enhancing flexibility and accessibility. The rollout will occur between mid-June and mid-August 2025, varying by release type. Users can drag and resize these pop-outs for better customization. No admin action is required. View more
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Tenant isolation enforcement has been postponed
MC1074710 | May 15 – Update: Tenant isolation enforcement was previously scheduled to begin in May 2025. However, enforcement has been postponed. We will send another Message Center communication when additional details or an updated timeline for enforcement become available. As part of our Secure by Default initiative, the tenant isolation feature will be enabled by default for all Power Platform tenants as the new default behavior. This feature applies only to Power Platform… View more
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(Updated) Advanced Insights – Copilot Headlines Report
MC1048622 | May 15 – A new Copilot Headlines report in Advanced Insights will scan for unexpected or changing Copilot usage and collaboration changes. Public preview starts mid-April 2024, completing by late May 2025. Analysts will see ranked insights and can customize reports. Admins can manage access using Viva Insights Feature Access Management. View more
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Power Platform admin center – View usage and value metrics for Copilot agents in Power Apps
MC1074675 | May 15 – We are announcing the ability to view usage and value metrics for Copilot agents in Power Apps in Copilot hub in the Power Platform admin center. This feature will begin gradually rolling out with general availability on June 15, 2025. How does this affect me? Admins will be able to utilize a new product page for Power Apps in Copilot hub in the Power Platform admin center to view usage and value metrics for Copilot in Power Apps. What do I need to do to… View more
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[Updated] Manage newly created Agent Builder agents in the Copilot Studio agent builder environment
MC1064258 | May 14 – Update: Based on feedback gathered since the announcement of this feature, we will be adjusting the general availability date to streamline your ability to take advantage of the additional controls we plan to implement. Dates and details will be published in a new Message Center post.Coming soon, new agents created from Agent Builder will be created in the Microsoft 365 Chat environment, to make it easier for admins to manage and track agents. This change will happen… View more
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Microsoft OneDrive: Export files as PDF
MC1074098 | May 14 – Microsoft OneDrive will introduce the “Export as PDF” feature, allowing users to convert Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF starting mid-May 2025. The feature will be accessible via the three-dot menu or command bar and will require appropriate permissions and IRM settings. No admin action is needed for the rollout. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Custom Communication Compliance policy as IRM indicator
MC1074097 | May 14 – Admins will soon be able to select Communication Compliance policy alerts as indicators in Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management policies. This feature will roll out from late May to early July 2025. No action is required before the rollout, but admins should review configurations and notify relevant personnel. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: CVI coordinates enables presenters to join Town hall via VTC devices
MC1070182 | May 14 – Organizations can soon join and present in Microsoft Teams town halls using their own video conferencing devices via Cloud Video Interop (CVI). The rollout starts late May 2025 for Targeted Release and early June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In channels, the “Shared” tab (formerly the “Files” tab) will have new capabilities
MC1025217 | May 14 – The “Files” tab in Microsoft Teams channels will be renamed to “Shared” tab, combining content shared in posts and the document library. This change will roll out from early July to mid-August 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Audit search: New filters will be available
MC789312 | May 14 – Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the new audit search filters in Microsoft Purview at this time. The update included four new fields: Id, UserType, UserKey, and ClientIP. They will communicate further via the Message center when ready to proceed. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) MDE Mobile: Open Wi-Fi and Certificate Detections will be logged as Events
MC1057719 | May 14 – The update to Microsoft Defender for Mobile will log open Wi-Fi and suspicious certificate detections as events instead of alerts starting late May 2025. This change aims to reduce alert fatigue and improve triage efficiency. No action is required from admins, and current security settings remain unchanged. GCC organizations can disregard this message. View more
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An updated version of the May 2025 Scan Cab is available
MC1073882 | May 14 – IMPORTANT: This notice is only relevant for environments where:Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 updates are deployed under the Premium Assurance programScan Cab is used to check for update complianceThe May 2025 Scan Cab (released May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT) was deployed before 11:00 AM PT on May 14, 2025.An updated version of the May 2025 Scan Cab was made available at 11:00 AM PT on May 14, 2025. This… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced compliance and security in voicemail messages
MC987329 | May 14 – Microsoft has postponed the rollout of enhanced compliance and security features for voicemail messages in Microsoft Exchange to late May 2025. The updates include changes to the “From” field to comply with RFC 6854 and the addition of “Unverified” and “External” tags for messages from external PSTN calls and federated tenants. No admin action is required. View more
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Hotpatch for client: Frequently asked questions
MC1073823 | May 14 – Have you prepared your organizational devices for the May 2025 hotpatch update? Hotpatching offers faster compliance for devices running Windows 11 Enterprise or Education, version 24H2.When will this happen:The May 2025 hotpatch update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and the selection of frequently asked questions and answers are already available.How this will affect your… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced compliance in voicemail messages
MC1028317 | May 14 – The rollout of RFC compliance changes for Microsoft Teams voicemail messages has been postponed to May 2025. Voicemails will now be sent from noreply@skype.voicemail.microsoft.com to meet RFC 6854 standards. The rollout will complete by mid-June 2025 for most users and late June 2025 for GCCH and DoD. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Excel: Expanded eligibility for Python in Excel
MC1042933 | May 14 – Microsoft Excel’s Python feature will be available to more users by late June 2025. Initially for Office 365 E3/E5, it will expand to Office 365 E1, Business Basic, and F3. Users can add Python formulas securely in Excel. Premium compute options are available through add-on licenses, with self-service purchase options. View more
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Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: Walkie Talkie app will move to the three-dot menu if users separate chats and channels
MC1068900 | May 14 – The Walkie Talkie app in Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android will move to the three-dot menu if users separate chats and channels. Admins can create a custom app policy to keep it on the app bar. This change will roll out in May 2025. Users can combine chats and channels to retain the app on the app bar. View more
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web: Jump to a message in the message list
MC1066439 | May 14 – New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web will soon allow users to type text to jump to specific messages in the message list. This feature will roll out from late May to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed of the change. View more
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Monitor work item lifecycle in Application Insights
MC1065845 | May 14 – Update: Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future.We are announcing the monitor work item lifecycle in Application Insights feature for Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature integrates Dynamics 365 Contact Center with Application Insights, giving organizations self-service access to monitor operational telemetry.How does this affect me?Work item lifecycles will be accessible to organizations through Application… View more
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Microsoft Purview: Sender email address update for Microsoft Teams Data Loss Prevention Generate Incident Report emails
MC1064354 | May 14 – Microsoft is updating the sender email addresses for Teams Data Loss Prevention Generate Incident Report emails. From May 19th to June 6th, 2025, emails will transition from to . Organizations must update their systems accordingly. Learn more [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-microsoft-teams). View more
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Out-of-band updates released for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
MC1073134 | May 14 – Out-of-band (OOB) updates have been released today, May 13, 2025, for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. These versions have reached end of support, but security-only updates are available for customers under the Premium Assurance program. These OOB updates add protections to address… View more
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels
MC1073131 | May 14 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel View more
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[Updated Message] Microsoft Copilot Studio – Conversational agent creation experience
MC1070247 | May 13 – Update: Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future. 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 14, 2025. How does this affect me? You can effortlessly create a personalized conversational agent by generating essential elements such as its name, description,… View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar
MC1073071 | May 13 – Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to access previously added agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar starting late May 2025. This feature will be available by default, and no admin action is required. Users cannot create or add new agents from the sidebar. View more
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Microsoft Power BI: Tenant setting changes for Microsoft Azure Maps in Power BI
MC1073069 | May 13 – Admins will have updated tenant settings for Azure Maps in Power BI, split into three controls. The update requires Power BI Desktop April 2025 version or later. Rollout begins mid-June 2025. Notify admins and users, review configurations, and use endpoint management to check Power BI Desktop versions. View more
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: We will disable collection of local administrators’ group members (using SAM-R)
MC1073068 | May 13 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will disable the remote collection of local administrators’ group members using SAM-R queries starting early May 2025. This change will impact the ability to map potential lateral movement paths. No admin action is required unless NTLM is disabled and you need the feature reenabled. View more
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Planned Maintenance: Teams Q&A Data Relocation to EU
MC1073067 | May 13 – Teams Q&A data will be relocated from US to EU datacenters on May 16, 2025, starting at 10:00 PM CET, lasting approximately 4 hours. During this time, Q&A will be in read-only mode. Inform users about this planned maintenance. Learn more about Q&A at aka.ms/GetQnA. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Create new channels faster from the “New items” menu at top of the list of chats and channels
MC1053645 | May 13 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create new channels from the “New items” menu, selecting any team (including those with no shown channels) as the host, provided they have the necessary permissions. This update will roll out in May 2025 for Windows, Mac, and web versions. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Slide Control for PowerPoint presenters
MC1052166 | May 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a Slide Control feature for PowerPoint presentations, allowing presenters to share control of slides in meetings and events. The rollout will occur from July to September 2025, varying by release type. The feature will be enabled for internal users and disabled for external users. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Automatically display automapped calendars
MC906502 | May 13 – Users will soon automatically see their automapped calendars when switching from classic Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. The rollout starts in late May 2025 for Targeted Release and early June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS: Updated conversation actions
MC1072411 | May 12 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS will update conversation actions, moving them from the top right to a customizable toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This rollout starts in July 2025 and completes by January 2026. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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Microsoft SharePoint: Storage insights will be included in Microsoft 365 admin center usage reports
MC1072408 | May 12 – Microsoft SharePoint will add a new Storage tab to the Microsoft 365 admin center usage reports, providing insights on quota consumption and storage management recommendations. This feature will roll out in mid-May 2025 and is available to non-Education tenants. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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Microsoft Edge for Business: New PDF viewer powered by Adobe engine now available for testing in Edge Beta
MC1072406 | May 12 – Microsoft Edge for Business introduces a new Adobe-powered PDF viewer available for testing in Edge Beta (version 136). Organizations should validate their workflows before the default rollout in October 2025. Key enhancements include performance, accessibility, and compatibility improvements. The legacy viewer will retire in early 2026. For more details, visit the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID [489231](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=489231). View more
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New Microsoft Outlook and Outlook for the web: Admin setting for inheriting a S/MIME signature on reply
MC1072404 | May 12 – New Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web will support an admin setting to define S/MIME signature inheritance in replies. Rollout begins in May 2025. Admins can use the `NoSignOnReply` setting to manage this feature via Microsoft Entra ID or Exchange Management Shell. No immediate action required. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New “Enterprise AI apps” option in collection policies (Preview)
MC1072396 | May 12 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is introducing a new “Enterprise AI apps” category in collection policies, available in public preview from mid-May to early June 2025. This feature requires an Azure subscription and an E5 license. Organizations must update their policies to continue ingesting data from AI apps like ChatGPT Enterprise. Further details and preparation steps are provided in the message. View more
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Power Platform admin center – Admins will soon be able to dismiss recommendations
MC1072367 | May 12 – We are announcing a new feature in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) Security page that allows administrators to dismiss security recommendations that have been addressed through alternative mitigation strategies. This feature began rolling out on May 1, 2025, and is expected to be available to admins in all public regions by May 16, 2025. How does this affect me? Admins can dismiss security recommendations by taking the following steps: Sign in to the… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Departed User Content Workflows for User-Owned Loop workspaces
MC929014 | May 12 – Manage retention and deletion workflows for user-owned Loop workspaces when users leave the organization. Rollout starts early August 2025 and completes by late August 2025. Admins will have temporary access to save important data before deletion policies apply. No preparation needed. More details to come. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center highlights additional security and compliance information available for apps
MC1009926 | May 12 – Microsoft Teams admin center now includes security and compliance information for apps directly in the app detail pages. Admins can view data security assessments, vulnerability scans, and certification statuses. Notifications and tutorials will guide admins to these features, which will roll out from late February 2025 to early July 2025. No action is required. View more
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Power Automate – Fix save errors in your cloud or agent flow with Copilot
MC1072283 | May 12 – We are announcing the ability to fix save errors in your cloud or agent flow with Copilot in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on June 6, 2025.How does this affect me?You can now receive assistance from Copilot when you encounter a cloud or agent flow save error. If an error occurs, an ‘Assist me’ button will appear in the message bar. Select it to open the Copilot pane, where Copilot can review your flow and error details, and deliver clear,… View more
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Microsoft Teams: Microsoft 365 Copilot for phone without transcription
MC1068906 | May 12 – Microsoft Teams will release a feature in June 2025 allowing users to use Copilot during calls without retaining transcripts or recordings. Post-call functions like recaps will not be available. Admins can configure this setting via the Calling policy. More details to follow. View more
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Centralized admin role management from the Engage admin center
MC1072230 | May 12 – Microsoft Viva Engage is launching centralized admin role management in mid-May 2025, simplifying role assignments and management. This update, part of phasing out the legacy Yammer admin center, will enhance visibility and governance. The new experience will be available in the Engage admin center and will be on by default. No prior admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows
MC709270 | May 12 – 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. Rollout starts early June 2024 and completes by late May 2025. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Customize the location of notifications in Teams for the web
MC1013461 | May 12 – Microsoft Teams for the web will allow users to customize notification placement on their screens, choosing from four options. The rollout starts in early April 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2025 for General Availability, completing by late May 2025. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhancing the default experience for frontline workers
MC1036574 | May 12 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the default experience for frontline workers by making it easier to connect with their organization and introducing more intuitive app names. Changes include renaming the Connections app to ‘Home’ and adding the Engage app to default pinned apps. Rollout begins mid-April 2025 and completes by late May 2025. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New “Tag mentions” filter for the Activity feed
MC973502 | May 12 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new “Tag mentions” filter in the Activity feed to help users see their tag mentions in chats and channel messages. The rollout will start in February 2025 and complete by May 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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