(Updated) Targeted file and folder restores in Microsoft 365 Backup

MC1245216 | March 27 – Microsoft 365 Backup now supports granular restore, allowing admins to browse, search, and restore individual files or folders from SharePoint and OneDrive restore points. This feature, launching early in March 2026, reduces recovery time and is available to tenants with Microsoft 365 Backup enabled.
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Planner tab support for Shared and Private Channels in Microsoft Teams

MC1262590 | March 26 – Microsoft Planner tabs will be supported in Microsoft Teams Shared and Private channels starting mid-May 2026. Users can add new or existing plans directly in these channels with inherited permissions and compliance controls. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and maintains existing Planner behavior in standard channels.
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Microsoft Teams: Retirement of CAPTCHA for meeting join

MC1262588 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams will retire CAPTCHA for meeting joins by August 2026, replacing it with a default-on bot detection feature that requires organizer approval for bots. This ensures continuous bot protection without join friction. Tenant admins and organizers should review new policies but no immediate action is needed.
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Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebook content

MC1262567 | March 26 – Copilot Notebooks will enable users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license to generate and edit Excel spreadsheets directly from notebook content. This feature rolls out in public preview from late March to April 2026 and general availability in late May 2026, with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams

MC1197146 | March 26 – Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams enables quick voice profile registration for enhanced meeting features. Rollout starts mid-May 2026 for enterprise tenants (excluding EDU), with the feature on by default. Admins can manage settings via PowerShell. Organizations should review policies and communicate changes accordingly.
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(Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal

MC1227622 | March 26 – Teams Android device management is transitioning from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, consolidating all Teams device management. Rollout begins April 2026 (Public Preview) and completes by September 2026 (DoD). Admins will manage devices in PMP with enhanced features; no action needed until General Availability.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management – Hard delete OneDrive and SharePoint files with priority cleanup workflow

MC1261587 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview introduces a priority cleanup workflow allowing admins to hard delete specific OneDrive and SharePoint content, even under retention or holds, with required eDiscovery approval. Rolling out late May to mid-June 2026, this feature reduces data risk while maintaining compliance and requires explicit admin setup.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management – Retention support Microsoft Teams call logs

MC1261586 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will support retention and deletion policies for Microsoft Teams call logs starting late April 2026. This enables compliance admins to manage call log retention per regulations, ending indefinite default retention, without affecting user calling experiences. Organizations should prepare by reviewing and updating policies.
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(Updated) Retirement of -Credential parameter when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell

MC1248389 | March 25 – Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting July 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods like MFA, app-only, or managed identity authentication to avoid disruption. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.
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(Updated) Retirement of external access token for actionable messages – moving to Microsoft Entra authentication

MC1189663 | March 24 – External access tokens for actionable messages will be retired on May 15, 2026, requiring organizations to switch to Microsoft Entra authentication. This change enhances security and affects all integrations using actionable messages with external tokens, which will fail after the deadline. Organizations should update their implementations accordingly.
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(Updated) Copilot entry point changes in Word and handoff to Agent in chat

MC1240704 | March 27 – Copilot entry points in Word are updated to unify access and introduce Word Agent in the chat pane as the primary interface. Rollout begins early April 2026 worldwide and October 2026 for GCC/DoD. No admin changes required; users see consolidated and contextual entry points for a consistent experience.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Email triage with pin, flag, archive, and mark read

MC1193695 | March 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports natural language commands for email triage—pinning, flagging, marking complete, archiving, and marking read/unread—in Outlook across platforms. Available mid-December 2025, it requires a Copilot license and no admin changes. Prepare by ensuring licenses and updating documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Create and view Outlook rules

MC1223821 | March 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now lets Outlook users create and view Inbox rules via natural language in chat, streamlining email management. Available from April 2026 on multiple Outlook platforms, it requires a Copilot license and operates alongside existing Outlook rules without extra configuration.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Customize how managers are identified in Workforce Insights agent and Copilot responses

MC1260710 | March 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Workforce Insights agent now uses the SupervisorIndicator attribute from MODIS to customize manager identification based on HR definitions, improving accuracy in insights and analytics without changing reporting hierarchies or access controls. Rollout begins early April 2026 and requires no admin action if the attribute is present.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Code block line numbers and improved keyboard accessibility

MC1240703 | March 27 – Microsoft Teams will enhance the code block experience by adding default line numbers, improved keyboard navigation, consistent language selection, and collaborative editing with Loop components. Rolling out from early to late May 2026, these features require no admin action and improve accessibility and developer collaboration.
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Microsoft Purview | DLP to safeguard sensitive data from external web search in Microsoft 356 Copilot and Copilot Chat

MC1263277 | March 27 – Microsoft Purview DLP will add real-time evaluation to block sensitive data in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat from external web searches. When blocked, Copilot uses internal Microsoft Graph data. Rollout begins late March 2026; admins must opt in by updating DLP policies in the Purview portal.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Admins will be able to enable third‑party model providers for specific users and groups

MC1263276 | March 27 – Admins will soon be able to assign third-party AI model providers like Anthropic and xAI to specific users or groups in Microsoft 365 Copilot via a new control in the Microsoft Admin Center. This rollout begins in late April 2026 and supports Entra ID group-based access management.
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Microsoft Purview | Posture Reports are now generally available

MC1226748 | March 27 – 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: External domains anomalies report

MC1219794 | March 27 – Microsoft Teams will roll out the External domains anomalies report by late May 2026, enabling admins to detect unusual external communication patterns. The report, in the Teams admin center, highlights anomalies and offers a block option. Admins can enable alerts for proactive notifications; no action is needed to access it.
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New M365 group creation and editing in My Groups

MC1262589 | March 26 – Microsoft 365 group creation and editing in My Groups will be enhanced by late March 2026, allowing owners to configure usage guidelines, email aliases, sensitivity labels, Exchange settings, and security options. The update improves control and clarity without impacting existing groups or requiring admin setup.
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Viva Engage: Community membership and experts management in iOS and Android for Engage and Engage app in Teams

MC1262586 | March 26 – Viva Engage is adding community membership and expert role management, plus verified-answer marking, to its iOS and Android apps (standalone and in Teams). These mobile features, rolling out March–April 2026, enable admins and experts to moderate and manage communities consistently without desktop access.
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Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile

MC1262585 | March 26 – Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update navigation from a three-tab layout to pill-based controls in April 2026. The change improves usability without altering functionality, is enabled by default, and requires no action, though internal documentation updates are optional.
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Microsoft Purview: Information Protection – Extended scoping capabilities for sensitivity label policies

MC1262573 | March 26 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection admins can now exclude modern Microsoft 365 groups and include dynamic, non-mail-enabled security groups in sensitivity label policies. This expands policy targeting flexibility without impacting users unless policies are updated. Rollout begins April 2026 with general availability in late May 2026.
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Microsoft Purview: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Device Health Reporting Dashboard

MC1262572 | March 26 – The Device Health Reporting Dashboard in Microsoft Purview offers admins a consolidated view of Endpoint DLP device health, policy sync status, activity, and Defender versions. Rolling out from May to June 2026, it enables quick issue diagnosis with no user impact and is enabled by default for eligible tenants.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to license request custom flow

MC1262570 | March 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will support custom license request policies by user group, enabling tailored guidance and routing aligned with internal approval workflows. Rolling out worldwide from late April to June 2026, admins can configure these policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center; existing setups remain unchanged unless updated.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Restrict Access action for semantic models in Microsoft Fabric (preview)

MC937920 | March 26 – Microsoft Purview DLP now allows restricting access to Microsoft Fabric semantic models and lakehouses. Public preview began in November 2024 for semantic models and April 2025 for lakehouses. General availability is expected by late November 2026. Admins can configure policies to block or restrict access to sensitive data automatically.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console

MC1245225 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout begins late May 2026, with admin controls to enable or restrict this feature. Users can reserve rooms quickly without personal devices, aiding spontaneous meetings.
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Power Platform admin center – Upcoming update to the enforcement of tenant isolation

MC1262537 | March 26 – Following customer feedback and support ticket evaluation, we have updated our tenant isolation enforcement policy. Starting March 30, 2026, only new tenants will have tenant isolation enabled by default. Additionally, existing tenants will not have their existing tenant isolation turned on if the option is blank as setup is opt-in.How does this affect me?Tenant isolation only applies to connectors running within a tenant. The default tenant isolation behavior will block all…
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New resources to help organizations prepare for Secure Boot certificate expirations

MC1262523 | March 26 – Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026, and IT admins should take action now to help ensure devices remain secure. Timely deployment of updated certificates is essential to preserving device startup integrity and avoiding servicing (i.e., updates) disruptions.New guidance has recently been published to support a range of deployment scenarios. Whether your organization manages certificates through Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, or manual…
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The March 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available

MC1262522 | March 26 – The March 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Analyze user sentiment from agent conversations

MC1262498 | March 26 – We are announcing the ability to analyze user sentiment from agent conversations in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2026.How does this affect me?Copilot Studio uses AI models to analyze the tone, language, and user interactions throughout the conversation to calculate an overall sentiment score. The new sentiment analysis is an additional metric to understand customer satisfaction. Sentiment analysis works alongside existing…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Viva Engage communities in Teams

MC1218423 | March 26 – Viva Engage communities will be integrated into Microsoft Teams by May 2026, enabling asynchronous conversations and leadership engagement within Teams. The feature is on by default for all tenants, syncs existing memberships, and offers rich engagement tools. Admins can manage settings in Teams; disabling is optional.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Community feeds improvements

MC1187781 | March 26 – Viva Engage will introduce a new default community feed view sorted by recent posts instead of recent activity, rolling out worldwide from May 2026. Users can still choose their preferred sorting and filtering, with settings remembered across communities. No action or compliance concerns are required.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Agents in Viva Engage communities Public Preview

MC1155311 | March 26 – Viva Engage now offers a Public Preview of community agents that draft answers using community and SharePoint content. Admins can add agents, specify additional SharePoint sites for grounding, and enable member tagging to @-mention agents. The rollout of expanded features begins July 2026, with general availability forthcoming.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces

MC1090689 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams is adding peripheral health reporting in the Pro Management portal for BYOD rooms and desks, enabling admins to detect device issues proactively. Room reports require a Teams Shared Devices license; desk reports are in public preview. Rollout begins May 2026, improving support and meeting reliability.
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Microsoft Dataverse – Restore deleted Dataverse records within a specified timeframe

MC1262302 | March 26 – We are announcing the ability to restore Dataverse table records within a specified timeframe from any type of delete scenario. This feature will reach general availability on April 27, 2026. How does this affect me? With the ability to restore deleted records with a configurable retention period of up to 30 days in Microsoft Dataverse, you gain greater control and resilience in your data management processes, reducing the risk of permanent data loss. This feature includes…
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces

MC929022 | March 26 – Starting April 2026, new Microsoft Loop workspaces must be connected to existing Microsoft 365 Groups if the policy is enabled, ensuring governance similar to SharePoint Team sites. This may complicate some scenarios, so admins should consider adoption impacts. No preparation is needed; rollout is automatic.
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(Updated) User reported security signals in Teams admin center

MC1227625 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams will add a Protection reports section in the Teams admin center for admins to review and export user-reported security issues in calls (starting mid-April 2026) and later chats and channels. Admins must enable user reporting settings to access these new monitoring features.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatically set work location by connecting to a Wi-Fi network

MC1081568 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams will soon auto-set users’ work location by connecting to organizational Wi-Fi or peripherals, improving coordination. This opt-in feature rolls out worldwide from May to late May 2026, requires admin configuration, respects working hours, and applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365: Modern Access Request and Access Denied web page

MC1188599 | March 26 – Microsoft 365 will roll out a redesigned Access Request and Access Denied page in May 2026, featuring modern visuals, animations, and clearer messaging for OneDrive and SharePoint users. No admin policy changes; the update is automatic. Organizations should inform support staff and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) DLP policies will be able to block Copilot processing of sensitivity‑labeled files in all storage locations

MC1234661 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview DLP policies will block Copilot from processing sensitivity-labeled Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files across all storage locations, including local devices, starting April 2026. This update requires no policy changes and ensures consistent DLP enforcement in supported Microsoft 365 apps.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote | Sensitivity labels now available on desktop, web, iOS, Android, and Mac

MC1157712 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels are now supported in OneNote sections on Win32, Web, iOS, Android, and Mac, enabling manual classification, encryption, and access control. Admins can enforce policies and monitor usage via Purview. OneNote for Windows 10 (UWP) is not supported. Rollout completes by late February 2026.
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Notice: Security Copilot will be included as part of your Microsoft 365 E5 plan soon

MC1261596 | March 25 – Security Copilot will be included with Microsoft 365 E5 via a phased rollout from April 20 to June 30, 2026, providing 400 Security Compute Units per 1,000 users and core agentic features across Microsoft security products. Additional advanced capabilities may incur extra costs.
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Microsoft Teams town halls now support backup Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) streams

MC1261595 | March 25 – Microsoft Teams town halls will support backup RTMP streams starting late April 2026, enhancing event reliability by automatically switching to a secondary stream if the primary fails. Organizers can configure this in Production tools; the feature requires no admin setup and does not affect attendees.
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Outlook: Improved handling of disallowed and failed email reactions

MC1261593 | March 25 – Outlook will improve handling of the x-ms-reactions: disallow header in Classic Outlook for Windows by disabling the Reactions button when reactions are disallowed and reverting failed attempts. This update, rolling out May-June 2026, ensures consistent behavior and reduces user confusion without requiring action.
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View and edit Markdown files in OneDrive and SharePoint

MC1261592 | March 25 – OneDrive and SharePoint will support viewing and editing Markdown (.md) files directly in the browser with a side-by-side editor and preview, starting mid-April 2026. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows easy management of Markdown files alongside other Microsoft 365 files.
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Microsoft Purview: Endpoint DLP – Add support of hyperlinks in warn and block toast messages for Edge browser

MC1261590 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will support clickable hyperlinks in warn and block toast notifications in Microsoft Edge starting April 2026. Admins can link to policies, training, or support without changing enforcement. Requires updated Defender client and Edge versions; admins control hyperlink inclusion via policy settings.
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Introducing video recap for Microsoft Teams meetings

MC1261588 | March 25 – Microsoft Teams will introduce AI-generated video recaps for recorded English meetings, available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. These narrated highlights combine key takeaways and clips, require no admin changes, and will roll out from April to May 2026.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Tool & Topic Invocation Grader

MC1261573 | March 25 – We are announcing the Tool & Topic Invocation Grader in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on March 31, 2026.How does this affect me?The Tool & Topic Invocation Grader verifies that an agent invoked required tools or topics during an evaluation run. While traditional graders focus on response quality, this grader validates execution behavior and orchestration logic.Makers define a list of mandatory tools or topics per run. During…
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(Updated) Plan for Change: Update to Intune Data Warehouse infrastructure

MC1188216 | March 25 – The Intune Data Warehouse update, now expected mid-June 2026, will reset historical data to about 30 days, refresh surrogate keys, and revise licensing definitions. The beta Power BI connector will be discontinued; users must switch to the OData feed from the Intune admin center and back up data beforehand.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Add web links as references in Copilot Notebooks

MC1193414 | March 25 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks will allow users with a Copilot license to add public web links as references, expanding beyond file types like Word and Excel. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from late April to end of April 2026, requiring no specific preparation.
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(Updated) [Reminder] Microsoft Teams Premium Self-Service Trials (Originally announced in MC670435)

MC1181209 | March 25 – Microsoft Teams Premium self-service trials are being broadly rolled out, allowing users to start trials managed within the organization’s tenant. Admins can disable trials, control license conversion, and manage trial licenses via Microsoft 365 admin center. Users won’t auto-renew; data follows Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement terms.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard

MC1173208 | March 25 – Microsoft is introducing a default-on, de-identified data export feature in the Copilot Dashboard for users with full company-level access. Available from December 2025 (preview) and April 2026 (general availability), it enables export of weekly Copilot usage metrics for analysis, licensing optimization, and adoption tracking.
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Power Platform – Information regarding the end of support for Global Discovery Service (GDS) API

MC1253577 | March 25 – Update: End of support date of this API has been updated. On June 19, 2026, the Global Discovery Service (GDS) API will have reached end of support.How does this affect me?The legacy Global Discovery Service (GDS) REST API endpoints hosted at globaldisco.crm.dynamics.com will no longer be available.Deprecated GDS…
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Microsoft Teams: Copilot PSTN audio announcements

MC1260709 | March 24 – Microsoft Teams now provides audio announcements to PSTN participants when Copilot processes their audio in Copilot Only mode. This rollout is complete worldwide except GCCH and DoD (late June 2026). No admin action is needed; users may hear notifications when Copilot starts or stops processing audio.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Improved readability for Authentication Methods Policy Update audit logs

MC1260708 | March 24 – Microsoft Entra ID audit logs for Authentication Methods Policy Updates will now show only changed properties with old and new values, improving readability. Rollout starts April 2026. Existing event names and enforcement remain unchanged. Organizations using automated processing should review related logic. No compliance impact identified.
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Microsoft Teams: Catch up in Teams mobile

MC1260707 | March 24 – Microsoft Teams mobile will introduce a new “Catch up” view in early 2026, summarizing @mentions, replies, and chats in a card-based layout with swipe actions for quick triage. It is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and aims to help users manage important messages efficiently.
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Microsoft Purview: Information Protection – Policy sync status for M365 Label publishing policies

MC1260706 | March 24 – Microsoft Purview will add a Policy sync status feature for Microsoft 365 label publishing policies, providing admins visibility into synchronization across locations. Rolling out April 2026, it includes a new status column and report card in the Purview portal, improving troubleshooting without impacting users or compliance.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1260704 | March 24 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Outlook Mobile: New external image handling option for safe senders

MC1260700 | March 24 – Outlook Mobile will add a new “Load images for safe senders” option for external images, aligning with Outlook for Windows and Mac. The rollout starts early April 2026. Existing settings remain unless changed, with no impact on security or compliance. No action is required unless updates are desired.
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(Updated) Copilot extensibility: Microsoft 365 Copilot Declarative Agents model upgrade to GPT‑5.2

MC1251203 | March 24 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Declarative Agents are upgrading to the GPT-5.2 model starting mid-March 2026, improving quality, accuracy, and reliability. The rollout is gradual with no admin changes needed. Organizations should inform builders, validate key workflows, monitor behavior, and provide feedback using #GPT52.
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(Updated) Introducing awards and certifications section in M365 profile card

MC1250272 | March 24 – Starting mid-March to early April 2026, Microsoft 365 profile cards will display an Awards and Certifications section showing titles, issuers, and details of badges. This read-only feature appears only if organizations populate these properties, highlighting recent awards for better visibility. No compliance issues noted.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data lifecycle Management cmdlet connectivity change

MC1213770 | March 24 – Starting January 31, 2026, admins using Data Lifecycle Management cmdlets must use Exchange Online PowerShell v3.9.0+ and include the -EnableSearchOnlySession parameter with Connect-IPPSession for improved security. This change affects specific cmdlets and does not impact portal users. Certificate-Based Authentication remains unsupported.
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Changes to OneLake operation reporting in Microsoft Fabric

MC1259829 | March 23 – Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake introduces storage tiers (hot, cool, cold) and updates operation reporting by including tier names, consolidating proxy/redirect operations, and grouping by workspace in the Capacity Metrics app. Billing rates remain unchanged. Changes start April 1, 2026; item-level details move to OneLake diagnostics.
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Microsoft Purview: Credential scanning in Data Security Posture Agent

MC1259828 | March 23 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Agent will add a credential scanning feature by mid-2026, using LLM-powered detection to find exposed credentials like Entra ID credentials, private keys, and API tokens. It provides risk scores, AI insights, and a task board for managing findings.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Security Investigations – analyze files tied to audit log activities

MC1259827 | March 23 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Investigations will add a new Audit tab for building audit log queries directly within DSI, automatically surfacing related files. This feature, replacing CSV uploads, rolls out April-May 2026, enabling faster, more accurate investigations for admins and investigators without requiring prior configuration.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Security Investigations – role-based access simplification

MC1259826 | March 23 – Microsoft Purview will simplify Data Security Investigations access by automatically adding the DSI Contributor role to key role groups, effective late April 2026. No action or opt-in is needed, but admins should review role memberships to ensure appropriate access and update documentation if necessary.
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SharePoint Advanced Management: Site admin control for restricted content discovery

MC1259825 | March 23 – SharePoint Advanced Management now lets SharePoint admins delegate Restricted Content Discovery (RCD) control to site admins, who can enable/disable RCD with justification. Delegation is off by default, can be enabled tenant-wide, improving governance and decentralizing content discoverability management. Public preview is available now.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing Federated Copilot Connectors

MC1259822 | March 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports federated Copilot connectors, enabling secure, real-time data access from third-party sources without storing data in Microsoft services. Available worldwide from April to May 2026, admins can manage connectors via the Microsoft 365 admin center, with initial connectors including Canva, HubSpot, and Google Calendar.
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Offline attachments policy for the new Outlook for Windows

MC1259820 | March 23 – A new OWAMailboxPolicy setting, AttachmentsOfflineEnabledWin, will roll out mid-April 2026, allowing admins to control offline access to file attachments in the new Outlook for Windows. It is enabled by default and works alongside the existing OfflineEnabledWin policy without affecting its configuration.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Draft and send Outlook email directly in Copilot Chat

MC1247637 | March 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will enable drafting, editing, and sending Outlook emails directly within the chat starting early May 2026. This feature, on by default for licensed users with Exchange Online on desktop, streamlines email workflows without requiring admin changes or affecting compliance.
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(Updated) Data Security Posture Agent is now available in preview

MC1217155 | March 23 – The Data Security Posture Agent, available in public preview from December 24, 2025, uses LLMs to discover sensitive data and assess risks in Microsoft Purview. It offers GenAI summaries, risk insights, and requires admin setup. General availability begins late May 2026.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports to manage metered consumption costs for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (preview)

MC1069563 | March 23 – A new Message consumption usage report for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go billing is now in public preview, showing message metrics by tenant, user, and agent. It rolls out globally by September 2026, with alerts for over 2000 billed messages. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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Power Platform admin center – New alert metrics available in the Monitor section

MC1259775 | March 23 – We are announcing new metrics available for alerts in the Monitor section of the Power Platform admin center. This feature is available in public preview as of March 11, 2026.How does this affect me? With this feature, users can configure alert rules on the data request success rate and data request latency canvas app metrics. In addition to existing metrics, users can now set up alerts based on the following:Data request success rate – Monitor the percentage of…
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC1092459 | March 23 – Microsoft Viva Insights will add new prompt categories—Ask and find, Catch up, Draft and brainstorm, and Other—in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard starting early September 2025. Updates to the “Other” category metrics will roll out by March 2026. No admin action is needed; users will see these changes by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Reduced automatic updates in Meet Now channel meeting threads

MC1235118 | March 23 – Microsoft Teams will reduce automatic updates in Meet Now channel meeting conversations, showing only one “Meeting started” message in the channel. Other updates appear in the meeting thread, keeping channels cleaner. This change rolls out from mid-March to mid-May 2026, requires no admin action, and affects all Teams users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements

MC1183013 | March 23 – 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 late May to June 2026. No admin action required.
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(Updated) New policy to add watermarks to content generated or altered by using AI in Microsoft 365

MC1221451 | March 23 – Microsoft 365 will offer a policy to add visual or audio watermarks to AI-generated or altered video and audio content, available via Cloud Policy by late March 2026. This enhances transparency but does not affect AI-generated images, which will have separate watermark controls starting February 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center – Usage reports: Agent usage (preview)

MC1148545 | March 23 – A new preview usage report for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agents is available in the admin center, showing active users, agents, and usage details by license and creator type. It covers up to 30 days of data from August 19, 2025, and will roll out fully by mid-May 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams frontline BYOD onboarding wizard

MC1184994 | March 23 – Microsoft is introducing an updated onboarding wizard for frontline workers using personal Android or iOS devices with Microsoft Teams. It supports MFA and adapts to security policies, easing BYOD adoption. Public preview starts late November 2025; general availability begins mid-May 2026. Preparation includes reviewing admin documentation and updating workflows.
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Power Apps – Use Microsoft 365 Copilot in model-driven apps

MC1259433 | March 23 – We are announcing the ability to use Microsoft 365 Copilot in model-driven apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on April 13, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature introduces an AI assistant that enables you to understand the data in your apps by engaging in natural language conversations and provides access to the full capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot directly in your apps.What action do I need to take? This message is…
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Power Automate – Share Process license capacity across workflows

MC1259418 | March 23 – We are announcing the ability to share Process license capacity across workflows in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on April 21, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to create and manage flow groups that share Process license capacity across up to 25 cloud flows.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
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