Take action: Out-of-band updates released for Windows Server to address two issues

MC1285472 | April 19 – Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) updates today, April 19, 2026, to address issues introduced by the April 2026 Windows security update.A limited number of Windows Server 2025 devices might experience failures installing the April 2026 security update (KB5082063). In addition, some versions of Windows Server may experience View more

Modernized Change Management for Microsoft 365

MC1282306 | April 19 – Microsoft 365 introduces a modernized change management model with flexible release audiences (Frontier, Standard, Deferred), enhanced Message center communications, and AI-powered insights via the MCP Server. Rolling out mid-April 2026, it offers IT teams greater clarity, control, and proactive change management.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing how we handle promotional mail

MC1279093 | April 16 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will tag promotional emails as “promotions” and can auto-move them to a Promotions folder, learning user preferences. Public preview starts mid-April 2026; general availability begins July 2026. Admins can configure settings, and users can train the system by moving messages.
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Microsoft Purview eDiscovery: Naming and description fields will restrict certain special characters

MC1282562 | April 16 – Starting mid-May 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery will restrict the use of +, -, =, @, /, and * in naming and description fields for cases, holds, searches, and review sets. Existing entities remain unaffected unless edited, which will trigger validation. No admin action is required, but user communication is recommended.
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Message center post structure updates may require admin script changes

MC1282308 | April 16 – Microsoft 365 Message center post headings will be standardized starting May 16, 2026, affecting admins using scripts or automation based on old headings. Update scripts to recognize new headings like “What and Why” and “Rollout Schedule” to avoid failures and ensure downstream systems work correctly.
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Microsoft Entra ID Governance: Azure subscription required to continue using guest governance features

MC1225192 | April 16 – Starting January 30, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID Governance requires tenants to link an Azure subscription to use guest governance features. Without this, creating or updating guest-scoped policies will be blocked. Existing policies run, but new actions need subscription-linked billing under the Monthly Active User model.
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Planned breaking changes to ASIM KQL functions used by Microsoft Sentinel for Developers

MC1281506 | April 15 – Microsoft Sentinel for Developers will have planned breaking changes to ASIM KQL functions, updating _Im_ProcessCreate to use targetusername_has instead of targetusername. Organizations should review and update queries by May 25 or later to avoid disruptions. Rollout dates will be announced later.
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(Update)Microsoft Entra ID: General Availability of passkey profiles and migration for existing Passkeys (FIDO2) tenants

MC1221452 | April 15 – Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will GA passkey profiles and synced passkeys for tenants with Passkeys (FIDO2) enabled. Existing tenants will be auto-migrated to a default passkey profile with a new passkeyType property. Changes also affect Microsoft-managed authentication registration campaigns.
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Submit agent to the Agent Store from Agent Builder

MC1280557 | April 15 – Starting mid-May 2026, Agent Builder users can submit agents for admin review before publishing to the organization’s Agent Store catalog. Admins control approval, access, and deployment. Approved agents appear in the store for users to discover and install, with updates requiring reapproval. No pre-rollout action needed.
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Remote Desktop adds new safeguards for connections opened from RDP files

MC1279831 | April 14 – Starting with the April 2026 Windows security update, Remote Desktop adds new safeguards to help reduce phishing attacks that misuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. These attacks attempt to trick devices into connecting to attacker‑controlled systems and sharing local resources without clear visibility. To address this, a new security dialog appears before any connection is made, showing the remote computer address, publisher information (when available), and any requested access to local…
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The April 2026 Windows security update is now available

MC1279829 | April 14 – The April 2026 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 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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(Updated) Always-on diagnostics for Endpoint DLP – Turned on by default

MC1246001 | April 14 – Starting late April 2026, Always-on diagnostics for Endpoint DLP will be enabled by default on Windows devices in Microsoft Purview, storing diagnostic logs locally for 90 days. Admins can opt out anytime via the Purview portal. This improves troubleshooting and support efficiency but opting out may hinder issue resolution.
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(Updated) Simplified Teams app bar to create a cleaner and more focused experience

MC1234559 | April 14 – Microsoft Teams app bar will be simplified by mid-March to end of April 2026, reducing clutter and improving navigation. Users can show/hide the app bar with shortcuts (Ctrl+\ on Windows, Cmd+\ on Mac). The change is default-enabled for all desktop users with no admin action required.
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Queues app on Microsoft Teams mobile

MC1279071 | April 13 – The Queues app on Microsoft Teams mobile (iOS and Android) will allow calling representatives and supervisors to manage call queues, view queue details, and call history on the go. Rolling out worldwide from mid- to late May 2026, it is enabled by default for licensed Teams Phone and Teams Premium users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge for Business: Cross-tenant support using Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM)

MC1255405 | April 13 – Microsoft Edge for Business now supports cross-tenant Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies, enabling data protection on devices managed by different tenants. This opt-in feature enforces app protection, redirects downloads to OneDrive, and activates leak controls, enhancing security for contractors and partners without disrupting users.
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Support for Office LTSC 2021, and additional apps will end on October 13, 2026

MC1278920 | April 13 – Support for Office LTSC 2021 and related apps ends October 13, 2026, with no further updates or support. Organizations should upgrade to Microsoft 365 Apps or Office LTSC 2024 to maintain security, compliance, and performance, avoiding risks from using unsupported software.
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(Updated) Copilot can edit your presentation in PowerPoint for Windows, Mac, and the web

MC1219792 | April 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint (Windows, Mac, Web) enables users to create and edit presentations via natural conversation, preserving formatting and branding. Available mid-February to April 2026 for licensed users, it requires no admin action. Users can apply brand assets and enhance workflows with Copilot Chat integration.
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(Updated) Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1247880 | April 17 – Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot for licensed users, accessible in Copilot Chat in Frontier and rolling out across platforms by early April 2026. It’s off by default in EU/EFTA/UK regions, requiring admin opt-in, and not available in Government clouds. Existing data protections remain.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to memory and personalization

MC1158329 | April 17 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will use chat history to personalize responses, enhancing user experience. Updated Memory settings will give users better control over saved data. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 (preview) with general availability by May 2026. Existing admin controls remain unchanged; no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Navigation refresh in the M365 Copilot app

MC1187677 | April 17 – The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will have a simplified, flattened navigation menu with logically grouped features. Rollout starts mid-November 2025 for targeted release and December 2025 worldwide, completing by late April 2026. No admin action is required. The Apps entry moves to the navigation footer.
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Microsoft Teams: Meeting organizers can automatically start transcription without recording

MC1283816 | April 17 – Microsoft Teams will allow meeting organizers to automatically start transcription without recording by selecting the new “Transcribe only” option. This feature, rolling out April-May 2026, supports compliance and privacy needs while enabling accessibility and AI insights. Admins must enable transcription policies for access.
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Microsoft Teams admin center: Events license management for Attendee Capacity Pack licenses

MC1283813 | April 17 – Microsoft Teams admin center will introduce centralized management for Attendee Capacity Pack licenses starting late April 2026. Admins can discover, assign, revoke licenses, view impact warnings, and monitor license status without policy changes or user workflow impact. No action is required before rollout.
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First channel in new Microsoft Teams will default to threaded conversation layout

MC1283811 | April 17 – Starting May 2026, the first channel in newly created Microsoft Teams will default to the threaded conversation layout instead of Posts. This applies only to new teams, can be changed by team owners, requires no admin setup, and aims to improve conversation organization and clarity.
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Interim guidance for Egypt DST changes 2026

MC1283618 | April 17 – For Windows devices in Egypt, a workaround is available for an issue affecting Daylight Saving Time (DST). Between April 24 and April 30, 2026, calendar events and meeting times in Egypt will appear off by one hour only for Windows Server 2016.This is due to a calendar edge case: a five-week April in 2026. Clocks will be correctly set to Egypt DST time zone on May 1, 2026,without any further intervention.If needed, a temporary workaround is available for the affected…
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General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows

MC1282568 | April 17 – Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows will be generally available from late April 2026, enabling passwordless, phishing-resistant sign-in on Windows devices without requiring explicit opt-in. This supports corporate, personal, and shared devices, with admin controls via Authentication Methods policies and Conditional Access. No action needed unless blocking is desired.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – UPDATE – Classic agent creation experience in Teams

MC1282727 | April 17 – In a previous communication, MC1274562, we announced that the classic agent creation experience in the Microsoft Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents) app for Teams would be retired beginning April 1, 2026. Due to implementation issues, we are reevaluating the timeline for this change. At this time, existing Office and Microsoft 365 customers can continue to access and use the Microsoft Copilot Studio app in Teams to create and edit agents. We will…
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Create and edit SharePoint pages with Copilot-powered AI

MC1282683 | April 16 – SharePoint page editors with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will get an AI-powered authoring panel to create and edit pages using natural language prompts, leveraging existing Microsoft 365 content. The feature rolls out from April to June 2026, is enabled by default, and allows switching between AI and manual editing.
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Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to the agent creation experience

MC1282682 | April 16 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Agent Builder will have an updated, more intuitive agent creation experience starting late April 2026, improving clarity and real-time configuration without changing agent functionality, publishing, or admin controls. No action is required, but internal training updates are optional.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Role management update

MC1199765 | April 16 – Microsoft Purview is updating role management by mapping certain Purview admin roles to three new Microsoft Entra roles, syncing assignments automatically to enhance security with Microsoft 365 services. Rollout begins mid-February 2026, finishing by late May 2026. No customer action is required.
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Copilot entry point changes in Excel

MC1282571 | April 16 – Excel’s Copilot entry points are being consolidated into a single, consistent location with the right-side chat pane as the primary interface. Rollout starts late April 2026 (worldwide) and October 2026 (GCC). No action is required; the feature remains on by default for licensed users.
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Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint

MC1282567 | April 16 – SharePoint introduces an AI-assisted Charts web part for page authors to create interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rolling out May 2026, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. Users can add, edit, and customize charts easily within SharePoint pages with existing permissions applying.
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Power Apps – Enable online mode to access Dataverse for Canvas apps

MC1282566 | April 16 – We are announcing the ability to enable online mode to access Dataverse for Canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on May 18, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to switch from the default offline mode to online mode in Canvas apps to access Dataverse data and receive real-time updates.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
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Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams: April 2026 industry-wide DigiCert Global Root CA (G1) distrust

MC1282565 | April 16 – Starting April 15, 2026, browsers and platforms will distrust DigiCert Global Root CA (G1). Microsoft 365 services use newer certificates, so most users won’t be affected. Legacy scenarios may face TLS errors. If issues arise, verify the certificate chain and contact Microsoft Support referencing the April 2026 distrust.
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Power Platform – Block sending customer data from Dataverse audit events to Purview Activity logging

MC1282554 | April 16 – We are announcing the ability to block customer data from being sent in Dataverse audit events to Purview Activity logging in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on May 15, 2026.How does this affect me?Dataverse audit logs will continue to capture before and after values for Create and Update events within your environment. However, customer data such as financial, health, and personal identifiable information will be removed before audit events are…
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Power Apps – Supervise autonomous agents with agent feed

MC1282551 | April 16 – We are announcing the ability to supervise autonomous agents with agent feed in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on May 4, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature provides real-time visibility and control over agent activity. It allows users to oversee agent decisions, intervene when necessary, and ensure alignment with business rules and compliance standards.Agent feed introduces an integration with the MCP server, enabling autonomous agents…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational Messages now support Action Segments for Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1189666 | April 16 – Microsoft 365 admin center now supports Action Segments for Organizational Messages targeting inactive Microsoft 365 Copilot users. Public Preview started mid-November 2025; general availability begins late April 2026. Admins with Copilot licenses can use this feature to deliver relevant communications without policy changes.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational Messages to support email delivery

MC1189665 | April 16 – Organizational Messages in Microsoft 365 will add email as a delivery channel, alongside Windows and Teams surfaces. Public Preview started mid-November 2025, with General Availability from late April to late May 2026. Admins can send premade email templates to improve user engagement. No action or compliance impact expected.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Discover Copilot actions in OneDrive/SharePoint file preview

MC1281507 | April 15 – Starting late April 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will show suggested actions like summarizing and FAQ generation directly in OneDrive and SharePoint file previews. Enabled by default for eligible users, this feature respects existing permissions and policies, requiring no admin action but user awareness is recommended.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management- Azure PST Import

MC1281505 | April 15 – Azure PST Import enables Microsoft 365 admins to import PST files from Azure Blob Storage into Exchange Online mailboxes using PowerShell. The process includes endpoint creation, readiness analysis, import execution, and cleanup. It ensures compliance with existing retention policies and audit logging, with no direct user impact.
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(Updated) Copilot Cowork now available in Frontier

MC1265767 | April 15 – Copilot Cowork is now available in Frontier for Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) users, enabling multi-step task orchestration across apps with user approval and progress tracking. It requires Frontier enrollment, Microsoft-built agents, and Anthropic as a subprocessor, with EU-specific data boundary controls. No admin action needed.
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Power Platform – Copilot hub – new model-driven app settings for Data entry, Data exploration, and Summary

MC1281426 | April 15 – We are announcing new Copilot hub settings that allow administrators to disable the AI features of Data entry, Data exploration, and Summary, and enable tenant admins to use environment group rules for managed environments. Rollout will begin on April 20, 2026, and will gradually be released over the next few weeks. How does this affect me? Previously, these features were managed in the Power Platform admin center -> Environments Settings Feature page:…
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(Updated) Migration update for Office 365 connectors retirement in Teams – webhook URL support

MC1181996 | April 15 – Office 365 Connectors in Teams will be disabled May 18–22, 2026. Migration to Workflows webhooks is required, supporting MessageCard payloads and private channels. Limitations include no bot icon customization and no interactive buttons for MessageCards. Begin migration early and test workflows before the deadline.
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(Updated) Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions

MC1223829 | April 15 – Starting May 13, 2026, Conditional Access policies targeting All resources will be enforced even with resource exclusions for certain authentication flows. Most organizations need no action, but custom apps requesting only specific scopes should verify they handle Conditional Access challenges like MFA or device compliance.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Comprehensive Copilot metrics in Copilot Analytics

MC1266023 | April 15 – Microsoft 365 is adding new Copilot usage metrics across apps like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Edge, OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These will appear in Copilot Dashboard and Analytics, rolling out worldwide from late April to late May 2026, enabled automatically without required actions.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Intelligent Summaries in Copilot Dashboard

MC1266912 | April 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard will automatically provide AI-generated intelligent summaries by late May 2026, highlighting adoption trends and usage patterns for admins. Suggested prompts aid deeper analysis. No configuration or workflow changes are needed, and the feature is on by default with existing controls unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console

MC1245225 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console starting early June 2026, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. The feature is enabled by default, allows quick room booking with 15-minute increments, and includes admin controls for management and restrictions.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved organization chart in Profile Card (Desktop, Mac, Web)

MC1151242 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the organization chart in the Profile Card on Desktop, Mac, and Web with improved UI, easier navigation, and fewer clicks. Rollout begins mid-March 2026, completing by late April. The feature is enabled by default, requiring no admin action.
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Microsoft Purview: Migration tool in Unified Catalog to migrate classic glossary terms

MC1280564 | April 15 – Microsoft Purview introduces a built-in migration tool in Unified Catalog for Data Governance Admins and Stewards to migrate classic glossary terms, templates, and relationships. Migration begins public preview in April 2026 and general availability in July 2026. Classic terms become read-only post-migration or switch.
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Assign participants to breakout rooms using CSV import in Microsoft Teams meetings

MC1280561 | April 15 – Microsoft Teams will support CSV import for breakout room assignments starting May 2026, enabling organizers to bulk create rooms and pre-assign participants. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows modifications during meetings, improving setup efficiency for structured sessions.
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Use Copilot to explain selected slide content in PowerPoint Live

MC1280558 | April 15 – Starting mid-May 2026, Microsoft Teams meetings with PowerPoint Live will let attendees select slide text and get private, on-demand Copilot explanations for terms or acronyms without disrupting the presenter. This feature is on by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) enabled.
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Microsoft Purview for agents: AI observability and insider risk management now generally available

MC1280556 | April 15 – Microsoft Purview for agents, including DSPM – AI Observability and Insider Risk Management, will be generally available by late May 2026. It enables Microsoft 365 E7 or Agent 365 admins to monitor AI agent activity, assess risks, enforce governance, and manage insider risks with privacy controls, supporting compliance and security.
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Expanded visibility for the Teams Reader role in the Teams admin center

MC1280552 | April 15 – The Teams Reader role in the Teams admin center will gain expanded read-only visibility of Teams and channel management details via the admin center, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph APIs starting late April 2026. No new edit permissions are granted, and no admin action is required before rollout.
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Organizational Data Export Capability for Tenant Admins

MC1280545 | April 15 – Starting late April 2026, Microsoft 365 tenant admins with Global or Organizational Data Source Administrator roles can export raw organizational data uploaded to MODIS within a 30-day retention window in CSV format. This default-enabled feature supports compliance and audit needs without impacting users.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for April 2026 is now available

MC1280536 | April 15 – Microsoft Intune In Development for April 2026 is available with an updated features list to help organizations prepare. IT staff should review upcoming changes, inform helpdesk teams, and update user guidance as needed for releases starting next month or later.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC1280185 | April 15 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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The April 2026 Scan Cab is available

MC1280144 | April 14 – IMPORTANT: This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.The April 2026 Scan Cab was made available at 4:30 PM PT today, April 14, 2026.The Scan Cabcan help determinewhether a Windows device needs to install necessary security updates released by…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Read only Analytics Viewer role

MC1255508 | April 14 – We are announcing the ability to assign the Analytics Viewer sharing role to an agent, allowing agent owners to share an agent with a user as an analyst, granting limited read-only access to the analytics page in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on April 21, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature introduces a new Analytics Viewer sharing role checkbox option into the Share agent form. When the role is assigned, the system creates a new…
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(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option

MC1248393 | April 14 – Outlook Mobile will add a “Follow” option for meeting RSVPs starting mid-May 2026, allowing users to stay informed without attending. This option appears for meetings with two or more participants and replaces “Maybe” in the RSVP menu. The feature is on by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Purview Communication Compliance: Temporary delays in processing due to planned infrastructure migration

MC1214183 | April 14 – Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance is undergoing an infrastructure upgrade from January 5 to April 30, 2026, causing temporary processing delays, intermittent errors, outdated report data, and reduced responsiveness. No data loss will occur. Admins should inform teams; no action is required.
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(Updated) Engage events: Broadcast, meetings, and async events with new and improved event engagement features

MC1276513 | April 14 – Engage events will offer three types—Broadcast (Teams town hall), Meeting (Teams webinar), and Async—for enhanced enterprise event engagement across web and mobile. A new Events Landing Page unifies interaction before, during, and after events. Rollout starts late April 2026, enabled by default for all Engage users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Agent 365 Generally Available May 1, 2026

MC1247634 | April 14 – Microsoft Agent 365 will be generally available to commercial customers on May 1, 2026, following the Frontier early-access program. Frontier participants retain access to early features. Trial and paid options will launch with transition guidance. No immediate action is needed; prepare by reviewing deployment resources and planning readiness activities.
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Notice: The April 2026 Scan Cab for Microsoft updates is delayed

MC1279832 | April 14 – Note:This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check forMicrosoftupdate compliance.The Scan Cab for the April 2026 Microsoft security updates is currently delayed and has not yet been released.We will communicate an update on Scan Cab availability as more information becomes available.Thank you for your patience.How this affects your organization:IT…
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Second deployment phase for Kerberos RC4 hardening begins with the April 2026 Windows security update

MC1279830 | April 14 – Windows updates released April 2026 and later begin the second deployment phase of protections for a Kerberos information disclosure vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑20833). In this phase, domain controllers change default Kerberos ticket…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New experience when users minimize the meeting window

MC1266027 | April 14 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new minimized meeting experience by mid-May 2026, allowing users to raise hands and send reactions without reopening the full window. Two minimized views—expanded (shows up to four videos) and compact—are available. The feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Outlook for Android: Unified user interface in text, image and zip previewers

MC1267871 | April 14 – Outlook for Android will update the user interface for text, image, and zip file previewers by late April to mid-May 2026, aligning them with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint previewers. Changes include updated icons, action order, and a new Expand button. The update is automatic and requires no action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Organization evaluation score for apps and agents

MC1218713 | April 14 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a centralized evaluation experience by mid-2026, enabling admins to set trust requirements once. The system will auto-generate evaluation scores and detailed reports for apps and agents in the Teams admin center, improving approval consistency without changing app behavior. No action is needed.
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(Updated) Streamline SharePoint publishing with new SharePoint page agent

MC1187834 | April 14 – The SharePoint page agent, a declarative Copilot feature, enables users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses to create and refine SharePoint pages using natural language within supported apps. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins mid-May 2026. Admins can enable or disable this feature.
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Microsoft Entra: Passkeys in registration campaigns update

MC1279092 | April 13 – Microsoft Entra updates Passkeys (FIDO2) support in Authentication Methods Registration Campaigns, delaying Enabled state availability and introducing Passkeys in Microsoft-managed state for eligible tenants starting mid-May 2026. Eligible tenants will see automatic campaign setting changes; no immediate action is required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Use prepaid Copilot Credits without Pay‑As‑You‑Go billing

MC1279072 | April 13 – Starting April 20, 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support using prepaid Copilot Credits without Pay-As-You-Go billing. Administrators can create Copilot Credit Policies to allocate credits by department or group, managing usage from a shared prepaid pool with no automatic policy changes or impact on end users.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Sensitivity label inheritance for Teams meeting artifacts

MC1279068 | April 13 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection will support sensitivity label inheritance for Teams meeting artifacts, such as transcripts, recordings, and Loop notes. Admins must enable this feature and configure policies. Rollout begins May 2026 (preview) and June 2026 (general availability), enhancing consistent protection of meeting content.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Live transcription in Teams Rooms on Android

MC1249432 | April 13 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will gain live transcription with speaker attribution and timestamps, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout starts mid-April 2026 and completes late May. Transcripts can be translated and shown on front screens. Feature is on by default and respects admin policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: User-day export for Copilot dashboard metrics in public preview

MC1222978 | April 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot dashboard adds a new user-day export option in public preview from mid-May to end-May 2026, allowing company-level users to download de-identified daily usage metrics for the last 28 days. It requires 50 licenses, uses existing Viva Feature Access Management controls, and supports short-term usage analysis.
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Broader Windows Autopatch availability to Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC)

MC1278941 | April 13 – Next month,Windows Autopatchwill becomemorebroadlyavailablein Government Community Cloud (GCC).Previously, Windows Autopatch was not automatically available for Microsoft 365 G3 and G5 SKUs in GCC.It required the $0 Windows Enterprise (OLS)activationSKU.Now, the OLS SKU is no longer needed.Windows Autopatch is included automatically with:Microsoft 365 G3 GCCMicrosoft 365 GCC G5Microsoft…
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Microsoft Dataverse – Review existing application users to ensure each has an email address

MC1278912 | April 13 – Starting immediately, an email address is required when you create an application user.What action do I need to take?Please review your existing application users and ensure each has an appropriate email address; update any missing or outdated addresses as needed.Why is this action needed?Due to application users running automated services; Microsoft Support can use this email to contact you if there is a failure. If action is not taken, you may be unable…
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(Updated) OneDrive: Simplified file transfer for departing employees

MC1164381 | April 13 – OneDrive will roll out enhanced file transfer features for departing employees from mid-October 2025 to May 2026. Updates include improved notifications, filtering, bulk transfer with sharing preserved, and consolidated alerts. Access transfers automatically to managers with retention reminders. No admin action required before rollout.
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Power Apps – Tenant-Level Microsoft 365 Copilot Settings to Enable Dataverse Data Access Announcement

MC1278715 | April 13 – We are announcing that a new tenant‑level Copilot setting to manage Dataverse data availability in Microsoft 365 Copilot will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center on April 9th, 2026.How does this affect me?With this release, a new Microsoft 365 Copilot setting, Dataverse data available in M365 Copilot, will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This setting provides tenant‑level control over whether Dataverse business data can be accessed from…
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