Message center announcements
February 2, 2026 – February 8, 2026
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(Updated) Resolved: Power outage affecting Microsoft Store app installs and Windows update delivery
MC1229029 | February 8 – 11:30 am PT update: Microsoft Store and Windows Update services have been restored. Some IT administrators may continue to experience residual latency affecting Windows Server update operations, including the Windows Server sync API. This Server‑specific issue is being addressed separately. If you experience this latency, please contact Microsoft…
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Prevent/Fix (Planned) – Search by Meeting ID in Call Quality Dashboard
MC1228315 | February 6 – Starting mid-March 2026, Call Quality Dashboard will change Meeting ID to the numeric value from Teams invites, moving the old Meeting ID to a new Thread ID dimension. Administrators must update CQD queries, reports, and documentation accordingly to avoid issues. No compliance concerns noted.
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Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal
MC1227622 | February 6 – Teams Android device management is moving from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal between April and September 2026. PMP will unify management of all Teams devices with enhanced features. No immediate action is needed; devices will auto-appear in PMP at General Availability.
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus: Change to exclusion storage when using MDE configuration management
MC1227621 | February 6 – Starting March 2026, Microsoft Defender Antivirus with MDE configuration management will stop storing readable exclusion values in the local registry. Organizations must use supported PowerShell cmdlets like Get-MpPreference to retrieve antivirus settings. Registry-based monitoring will no longer work for affected devices.
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(Updated) New features coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MC1187671 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is expanding: Outlook will analyze entire inboxes, calendars, and meetings; Agent Mode in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will assist content creation using web data and referenced files. Rollout began January 2026, completing by March, with no admin action required for most features.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Retirement of IDCRL authentication protocol and enforcement of OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols
MC1184649 | February 5 – Microsoft is retiring the legacy IDCRL authentication protocol in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business by May 1, 2026, enforcing modern OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols. Legacy authentication will be blocked starting February 16, 2026, with temporary re-enablement via PowerShell until April 30, 2026. Organizations must migrate to modern authentication.
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Exchange Web Services (EWS) retirement update
MC1227454 | February 5 – Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online will be phased out starting October 1, 2026, with full retirement by April 1, 2027, replaced by Microsoft Graph. Organizations must migrate workflows, configure AppID AllowList to continue EWS use after October 2026, or face permanent EWS access removal.
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Engage is retiring live events powered by Teams Live Events effective April 15th, 2026
MC1227085 | February 5 – Engage will retire live events powered by Teams Live Events on April 15, 2026. Existing events scheduled before this date will be supported until February 28, 2027. Users should migrate to Engage events powered by Teams town halls and update internal documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Agent Mode in Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint for the web
MC1219792 | February 4 – Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot for PowerPoint for the web enables users to create and refine presentations via natural conversation, preserving formatting and branding. It rolls out worldwide from mid-February to mid-March 2026, requires no admin action, and integrates with enterprise assets for enhanced content.
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(Updated) Trust DigiCert Global Root G2 certificate authority to avoid Exchange Online email disruption
MC1224565 | February 4 – To avoid Exchange Online email disruption by March 15, 2026, organizations must trust the DigiCert Global Root G2 certificate authority. This affects those with disabled Windows CTL updates or using older/custom runtimes. Systems with default Windows CTL Updater enabled require no action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat with anyone with an email address
MC1182004 | February 4 – Microsoft Teams now allows users in certain small and medium business tenants to chat with anyone via email without requiring the recipient to have a Teams account, joining as a guest instead. This feature, enabled by default and governed by existing policies, rolled out in late 2025 with general availability in May 2026.
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Outlook Web App: OneView and TrueTime features will retire
MC1226749 | February 4 – OneView and TrueTime features in Outlook Web App will retire between March and June 2026, removing personal account connections and combined calendar views. Users must manually manage calendars afterward. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed and directed to Outlook desktop apps for multi-account support.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Prepare for your meeting with Copilot chat in Outlook mobile
MC1182702 | February 3 – Outlook mobile users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can now prepare for meetings via Copilot chat on Android and iOS. The feature, rolling out mid-February 2026, is on by default, requires no admin setup, and uses AI to provide personalized meeting information within the app.
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New Teams Events setting to control registration
MC1226497 | February 3 – A new Teams Events policy setting, Registration (default Enabled), will control if organizers can schedule events with registration. It complements AllowWebinars, which controls webinar creation via the Calendar app. Rollout begins February 2026; admins can disable registration via PowerShell if desired.
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Microsoft Teams: Teams Live Events is retiring
MC1226495 | February 3 – Teams Live Events and related Microsoft Graph APIs will retire on June 30, 2026, with existing events supported until February 28, 2027. Customers should migrate to Teams town halls, which offer enhanced large-scale event features and comparable APIs. No admin changes are needed, but planning and user preparation are recommended.
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InfoPath 2013 client and InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online will reach end of support in July 2026
MC616550 | February 3 – InfoPath 2013 client and InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online will retire on July 14, 2026. After this date, InfoPath forms won’t be usable in SharePoint Online. Organizations should assess usage with Microsoft tools and migrate to Power Apps, Power Automate, or Forms before the deadline.
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(Updated) Coming Soon: Anthropic models will be available by default in Copilot experiences
MC1193290 | February 2 – Anthropic models will be enabled by default in many Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences starting January 7, 2026, under Microsoft’s Product Terms and Data Protection Addendum. Admins can opt out via the Microsoft 365 admin center. EU/EFTA, UK, and government clouds have different default settings or exclusions.
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(Updated) DNS Provisioning Change
MC1048624 | February 2 – Starting July 1, 2026, A records for new Accepted Domains will use subdomains under mx.microsoft to support DNSSEC. Automation relying on mail.protection.outlook.com must update to use the List serviceConfigurationRecords Graph API for MX records. DNSSEC benefits apply automatically if enabled.
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(Updated) SharePoint Framework domain isolated web parts retirement
MC792601 | February 2 – SharePoint Framework domain isolated web parts will be disabled for new tenants starting April 2, 2025, and fully retired for all tenants by April 2, 2026. Organizations must update these web parts to regular ones before then, as they will stop functioning and show errors after retirement.
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(Updated) SharePoint Add-In retirement in Microsoft 365
MC693865 | February 2 – SharePoint Add-Ins will retire on April 2, 2026, stopping their functionality. From July 1, 2024, they cannot be installed from the public marketplace, and new tenants lose all usage by November 1, 2024. Organizations should migrate to SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and prepare users and admins accordingly.
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(Updated) Azure ACS retirement in Microsoft 365
MC693863 | February 2 – Azure ACS for SharePoint Online will retire on April 2, 2026. New tenants cannot use it after November 1, 2024. Organizations must migrate custom apps to Microsoft Entra ID for secure authentication and use the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool to identify Azure ACS usage.
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(Updated) SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement
MC542767 | February 2 – SharePoint 2013 workflows will be disabled for new tenants starting April 2, 2024, and fully retired for all tenants on April 2, 2026. Organizations must migrate to Power Automate or other solutions, notify users, and prepare support teams accordingly. No extensions will be offered beyond this date.
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Microsoft Purview DLM: Retirement of SharePoint online information management and in-place records management features
MC1211579 | February 2 – Starting April 2026, Microsoft will retire support for SharePoint Online’s Information Management Policies, In-Place Records Management, and deletion-only document policies. Organizations should migrate to Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Purview Records Management on their own schedule before support ends.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Scheduling with Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1228333 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows will enable users with a Copilot license to schedule meetings via a new “Schedule with Copilot” option, automating availability checks, room booking, agenda drafting, and invitations. Public preview starts late January 2026; general availability begins early March 2026.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Prepare for meetings with Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1228331 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s “Prepare for a meeting” feature is coming to classic Outlook for Windows for licensed users, providing meeting context from emails, documents, and tasks via the Calendar. Rollout starts January 2026, with no admin changes required; users need an active Copilot license.
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Dark mode support in SharePoint Admin Center
MC1228330 | February 6 – Dark mode support is coming to the SharePoint admin center, allowing admins to switch between light and dark themes starting mid-February 2026. This optional feature improves visual comfort without affecting settings or end users, requiring no preparation or compliance changes.
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Expand to full event details on iPad
MC1228329 | February 6 – Outlook on iPad will allow users to expand calendar events to a full-screen view for easier reading and editing, rolling out worldwide from early to late March 2026. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and does not affect other Outlook clients.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to memory and personalization
MC1158329 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot updates Memory to personalize responses using chat history, with improved user controls for managing Saved Memory. Public Preview starts mid-November 2025; General Availability begins January 2026. Existing settings remain respected, and users can enable or disable personalization themselves. No admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Email triage with pin, flag, archive, and mark read
MC1193695 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports natural language commands in Outlook to pin, flag, archive, mark read/unread emails, and complete tasks. Available mid-December 2025 to mid-February 2026 for licensed users across platforms, with no admin changes needed. Prepare by ensuring licenses and updating support teams.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Create and view Outlook rules
MC1223821 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook now lets users create and view Inbox rules using natural language via chat, available on multiple platforms with a Copilot license. The rollout began February 2026, requires no admin action, and rules function like traditional Outlook rules, applying only to future emails.
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(Updated) Changing output format for some database properties in Exchange Online cmdlets
MC1108848 | February 6 – Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets will update output formats for certain database-related properties starting February 2026, completing by April 2026. This change improves performance and consistency but only affects Exchange Online, not on-premises. No user action is required unless scripts parse these values.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Unified plus (+) menu
MC1227086 | February 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce a unified plus (+) menu by late February 2026, consolidating grounding, tools, and data sources for easier access. This change replaces the separate Tools menu, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to streamline user workflow.
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(Updated) Unread News Notifications in Viva Connections
MC1138793 | February 6 – Starting mid-February 2026, Viva Connections will send weekly Microsoft Teams notifications to users about unread SharePoint news from the past week, accessible via the Unread pill in the News tab. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users can manage notifications in Teams settings.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journeys– Strengthen form bot protection with reCAPTCHA
MC1228114 | February 6 – We are announcing the ability to strengthen bot protection for forms with reCAPTCHA in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on February 20, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature allows users to protect forms using reCAPTCHA, removing the need for outdated HIP CAPTCHA or custom technical work. Key capabilities introduced by this feature include: Add reCAPTCHA to any form using simple drag-and-drop drop in the…
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Enhancing Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents with rich interactive UI widgets support
MC1227627 | February 6 – MCP-based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support rich interactive UI widgets, enhancing user interactions with structured visuals. This rollout begins late February 2026. Admins manage agents via Microsoft 365 Admin Center with existing controls and Entra ID group access. No action is required to prepare.
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User reported security signals in Teams admin center
MC1227625 | February 6 – Teams admins will soon access a new Protection reports section in the Teams admin center to review and export user-reported security submissions for calls (from mid-April 2026) and later for chats and channels. This requires enabling user reporting settings and helps improve organizational security monitoring.
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Microsoft Purview | Removing support for relaxed proximity matching in out-of-box sensitive information types
MC1227624 | February 6 – Microsoft Purview has removed relaxed proximity matching in out-of-box sensitive information types, enforcing stricter proximity rules to improve detection accuracy. This change may reduce detections in some scenarios and affects organizations using OOB SITs in data classification or DLP policies. Custom SITs remain configurable.
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Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online
MC1227623 | February 6 – A new Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlet will allow admins to change the organizer of existing meetings or series, preserving meeting history and updating attendees silently within the tenant. Rollout begins mid-May 2026, requiring no configuration. User-initiated organizer changes in Outlook and Teams will follow later.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Ability to create cases without content in IRM
MC1227618 | February 6 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will allow creating cases without content download, introducing a new active case limit of 2000 while keeping the content download limit at 100. This feature rolls out from late February 2026 (preview) to late June 2026 (general availability).
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(Updated) Updated feedback experience for Microsoft Planner
MC1224564 | February 5 – Microsoft Planner’s feedback experience will align with Microsoft 365 policies starting mid-February 2026. If feedback policies are Not Configured or Enabled, users can include screenshots and attachments; Disabled policies block them. No admin action is required unless blocking uploads is desired. Attachments may be used to improve AI features.
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(Updated) New request and approval experience for Microsoft agents in the Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1134738 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 admin center will introduce a new request and approval experience for Microsoft-built agents, allowing centralized management of access requests via the Copilot > Agents & connectors page. Rollout starts March 2026, requires no setup, and enhances admin control and transparency.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Run Forecast Scenario on demand
MC1227577 | February 5 – We are announcing the ability to trigger forecast scenarios on demand in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 27, 2026.How does this affect me?Supervisors will be able to generate up-to-date forecasts during planning and operational reviews without waiting for scheduled runs. This feature allows supervisors to initiate the “Run forecast scenario” action, which starts a background job to generate the forecast asynchronously….
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Generate short‑term forecast duration up to one year
MC1226053 | February 5 – Update: Release of this feature has been postponed; we will announce a new date in the future. We are announcing the ability to generate short‑term forecast scenarios with a duration of up to 365 days (one year) in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 27, 2026. How does this affect me? This enhancement removes the previous 6-week short-term forecasting limitation, allowing supervisors to create forecasts for…
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Files in Outlook for iOS will open in Word, Excel or Powerpoint app on iPad
MC1227071 | February 5 – Starting early to mid-February 2026, Outlook for iOS on iPads may open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments directly in their respective apps if installed, instead of using the in-app previewer. This experiment requires no admin action and may not be permanent.
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Advancing Windows security: Disabling NTLM by default
MC1227478 | February 5 – Windows is moving toward a more secure authentication model by phasing out New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) in favor of stronger, Kerberos‑based alternatives. This transition is taking a three-phased approach, leading toward disabling NTLM by default in upcoming Windows releases. With each phase come new capabilities so that your organization has the tools, visibility, and compatibility support needed.When will this…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Graph APIs for agent and app management
MC1173195 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 introduces two new Graph APIs for admins to manage Copilot agents and apps programmatically, enabling automated reporting and integration. Rollout starts mid-February 2026, completing by month’s end. No UI or policy changes; existing licenses suffice. Admins should review Graph API documentation to prepare.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements
MC1183013 | February 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage is introducing flexible, precise audience targeting for Storyline Announcements, allowing leaders to define custom audiences using organizational attributes, groups, or individuals at posting time. Public preview runs mid-November 2025 to mid-March 2026; general availability follows. No admin action needed, but validating organizational data is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: “Hey Copilot” to start voice in Copilot on Windows devices
MC1189003 | February 5 – Starting late November 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows will support hands-free voice activation by saying “Hey Copilot,” off by default and enabled in settings. It operates locally without recording audio, supports English wake word, and requires manual dismissal to end conversations. General availability begins February 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Structured document generation with Forms
MC1218000 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will enable structured document generation in SharePoint via form-driven experiences, requiring a Copilot license. Public preview starts mid-February 2026, completing by March. It ensures consistent, compliant documents with existing governance, requires no admin action, and supports template management and workflow streamlining.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention – DLP support for Fabric warehouses
MC1219530 | February 5 – Microsoft Purview DLP now supports Fabric warehouses, extending existing DLP policies to protect warehouse data in Microsoft Fabric. The rollout begins mid-February 2026 and completes by mid-March. The feature is enabled by default with no impact on workflows or policy changes; no action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Manage and deploy user-level connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1188234 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces federated connectors allowing users to securely access live data from apps like Notion and Canva within Copilot. Admins control these via the Microsoft 365 admin center, reviewing and managing connectors before user rollout starting February 9, 2026. A Copilot license is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher agent output formats
MC1224569 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher Agent will add infographic export for reports and update Word and Pages output formats. Rolling out worldwide from mid-February to early April 2026, this default-enabled feature enhances report sharing and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Researcher agent output controls
MC1143277 | February 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher Agent now lets users customize report length and export formats, including Word. Rollout starts late September 2025, completing by late February 2026. Features are enabled by default, enhancing AI interaction and productivity, with admin controls via Entra ID. No action required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Business justification for Copilot license requests
MC1227088 | February 5 – Starting late March 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests will include an optional business justification field for users. Admins will see this justification during review to streamline approvals. The feature is on by default, requires no tenant configuration, and does not affect existing workflows or policies.
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Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams
MC1227087 | February 5 – Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app to unify Events, streamlining creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts February 2026 (targeted) and April 2026 (general). Existing meetings remain unchanged; no admin action needed. Training updates are recommended.
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Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery – Add sample to review set
MC1227079 | February 5 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) will enable adding a statistical sample of search results to review sets, allowing earlier validation and reduced review volume. Rollout starts February 2026 worldwide and March 2026 for GCC/DoD. No prep needed; feature integrates with existing workflows and is enabled by default.
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Microsoft Teams: Digital signage in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1227077 | February 5 – Teams Rooms on Android will gain digital signage capabilities by March 2026, allowing dynamic content display when rooms are idle. Admins can configure signage tenant-wide or per room via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, supporting select third-party partners and custom URLs with specific requirements.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive
MC1181765 | February 4 – Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Saved as .agent files, they integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and are available worldwide to licensed users. No admin action is needed; users can create, edit, share, and control agents.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Copilot shows users important emails in new priority view
MC1089318 | February 4 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android introduces a new priority view highlighting important emails and those needing replies, available from late June 2025 to late December 2025. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. Users can enable this feature in Outlook settings and customize the view. No admin action is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Role group changes in Microsoft Purview
MC1226226 | February 4 – Microsoft Purview introduces a new Purview Agent Deployment role added to several built-in role groups, allowing analysts to deploy and manage Purview agents without admin help. Rollout starts late February 2026, improving onboarding and agent use while maintaining existing data access and compliance controls.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention based on “last accessed” for OneDrive and SharePoint files
MC999442 | February 4 – Microsoft Purview will soon allow admins to apply retention policies based on files’ last accessed date in OneDrive and SharePoint, starting preview in late May 2026 and general availability in late June 2026. This helps delete obsolete data and improves Microsoft 365 Copilot responses. No admin action required before rollout.
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Windows news you can use: January 2026 recap
MC1226925 | February 4 – Catch up on important changes and evolving standards that will help strengthen the security of the Windows ecosystem across client, cloud, and server with Windows news you can use for January 2026. Learn about new tools to help with Secure Boot certificate updates and a new command-line tool for Windows app developers. Explore…
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Purview Information Protection | Classifier Simulation Mode (Health Monitoring)
MC1185445 | February 4 – Microsoft Purview introduces Classifier Simulation Mode for admins to test custom classifiers on production data before publishing, reducing false positives and improving performance. Available in the compliance portal, it launches in public preview March 2026 and general availability May 2026, with health insights and optional simulation controls.
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(Updated) SharePoint Embedded apps can now archive containers to reduce storage costs and improve Copilot results
MC1215074 | February 4 – SharePoint Embedded apps now support container archival to reduce storage costs by up to 75% and improve Copilot search relevance. Rollout begins February 2026. Admins must opt in via PowerShell and update apps to manage archived containers using new Graph APIs and SharePoint Admin Center options.
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(Updated) Prevent/Fix: Guidance for On-Premises Connectors Configuration
MC1226222 | February 4 – Updated guidance warns against using OnPremises inbound connectors with certificates for domains not accepted by the tenant or IPs shared by multiple tenants. Misconfigurations can disrupt mail flow. Use unique client certificates and send connectors per tenant, and ensure third-party services use certificates matching accepted domains.
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Microsoft Purview | Posture Reports are now generally available
MC1226748 | February 4 – Microsoft Purview Posture Reports are now generally available, providing admins unified, near-real-time insights into Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. Reports auto-refresh hourly, appear by default in the Purview portal, and require no user action. Rollout begins early February 2026 and completes mid-February 2026.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1226625 | February 4 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Skill up on Windows at Technical Takeoff
MC1226571 | February 3 – If you’re looking for prescriptive guidance help you confidently configure, manage, and support Windows across your organization, mark your calendars for Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2026. Taking place on the first four Mondays in March, this free event offers technical deep dives, AMAs, and feedback sessions—all supported by live Q&A with the teams behind the features.Sessions will cover the latest Windows 11 security features, Windows 365 business‑continuity…
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(Updated) New “Prepare” button added to the “Up Next” card for Microsoft 365 Copilot users
MC1187395 | February 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot users will see a new “Prepare” button on the Up Next card up to 5 minutes before meetings, replacing “Join.” This provides quick access to meeting prep tools. Rollout starts March 2026, enabled by default for Copilot Premium users, with no admin action needed.
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Retirement of the isBroadcast property for Teams Live Events in Microsoft Graph
MC1226498 | February 3 – The isBroadcast property for creating Teams Live Events via Microsoft Graph will be retired by June 30, 2026. Developers must transition to Virtual Event APIs for Webinars and Town Halls. Existing events remain unaffected; migration and testing are advised before retirement.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
MC1217648 | February 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager starting late February 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries to enable branded image use in slide creation, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring robust image metadata.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New web part for FAQs powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1074972 | February 3 – Microsoft SharePoint introduces a new FAQ web part powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling easy FAQ creation from grounding data. Readers can view without a Copilot license; creators need one. Public preview began August 2025, now generally available. No admin action required; authors can add and share AI-generated FAQs.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Choose your “Enter” key behavior in Teams Chat Settings
MC1217643 | February 3 – Microsoft Teams will add a setting allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or starts a new line (with Ctrl/Cmd+Enter to send). This update rolls out from late February to mid-March 2026 for Desktop and Web, requires no admin action, and includes contextual hints.
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Power Platform admin center – Environments page updates
MC1226444 | February 3 – The Manage option in the Updates card and the label for release wave in the Updates card will be removed on February 3, 2026.How does this affect me?The Environments page in the Power Platform admin center will be updated, removing the Manage option and the label for release wave in the Updates card. When this change takes effect, a new link in the Updates card titled, “Release Wave opt-in has moved!” will be added. Your environment behavior is now dependent on…
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Ongoing meetings indicator for Teams channels with a threads layout
MC1226227 | February 2 – Microsoft Teams will add an ongoing meetings indicator in channels using the threads layout, showing active meetings with details and a Join button in the channel header. Rolling out from mid-February to mid-March 2026, it requires no admin action and does not change existing meeting policies.
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Viva Engage: New option to hide a user’s messages
MC1226225 | February 2 – Viva Engage will introduce a new feature allowing users to hide messages from specific individuals, reducing unwanted interactions. Rolling out worldwide from late February to late March 2026, the feature is on by default but can be disabled by admins. Some roles cannot be hidden. No admin action required.
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People Skills on the profile card expanding to Microsoft Teams
MC1226221 | February 2 – People Skills will expand to Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to view and manage skills on the Microsoft 365 profile card within Teams. The rollout starts March 2026, enhancing collaboration without changing admin controls or data handling. No admin action is needed if People Skills is already set up.
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App names hidden in app bar for a cleaner, more focused experience
MC1226220 | February 2 – Microsoft Teams will hide app names in the app bar by default starting late February 2026 for a cleaner look, showing only icons. Users can re-enable names via Settings. This affects all commercial tenants, requires no admin changes, and has no impact on policies or permissions.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copy tables from Chat
MC1226217 | February 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will allow users with a Copilot license to copy AI-generated tables from Chat into documents and apps starting early March 2026. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and has no compliance concerns identified.
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Secure Boot status report in Windows Autopatch
MC1226170 | February 2 – Ifyou’rean IT admin using Windows Autopatch, a new report is now available tomonitorthe status of Secure Boot across your organization. Asthe 2011 Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June 2026, this report helps you start byidentifyingdevices that have Secure Boot enabled. Out of those, see which devices are fully up to date and which ones…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard
MC1173208 | February 2 – Microsoft is introducing a default-on public preview of a Copilot Dashboard export feature for users with full company-level access. It allows downloading de-identified, weekly Copilot usage data from the past six months to analyze adoption and optimize licensing. Available from December 2025, with general availability in March 2026.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Generate long-term forecasts up to three years
MC1226042 | February 2 – We are announcing the ability to generate long-term forecasts of up to three years in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 27, 2026. How does this affect me? Supervisors will be able to create forecast scenarios with durations up to 1095 days (three years), extending the previous 6-month limitation. This enhancement supports more accurate long-term workforce planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making with daily…
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(Updated) New Tools feature coming to the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt box
MC1122153 | February 2 – Starting October 2025, a new Tools feature will appear in the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt box, offering easy access to task-specific AI capabilities based on user licenses. Rollout completes by February 2026, requires no admin action, and enhances feature discoverability and usability.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Edit schedule bookings with drag and drop
MC1226029 | February 2 – We are announcing the ability to edit agent schedule bookings using drag-and-drop interactions in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 16, 2026. How does this affect me? Supervisors will be able to adjust agent bookings directly within the “Schedule People” view, using intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. This update reduces the time and effort needed to modify schedules and allows for faster, more efficient updates during…
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Microsoft Power Automate – Use Power Platform Environment variables in desktop flows
MC1226018 | February 2 – We are announcing the ability to retrieve Power Platform Environment variables directly through desktop flows in Microsoft Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on February 28, 2026. How does this affect me? Makers will be able to retrieve Power Platform Environment variables directly within their desktop flows, eliminating the need to pass them as inputs to the flow. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and…
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