Message center announcements
June 1, 2026 – June 7, 2026
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Microsoft Defender XDR: Retirement of in-app OS update notifications in Defender for Endpoint (iOS)
MC1381122 | June 5 – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS will retire in-app OS update notifications by late July 2026, shifting OS update compliance and enforcement solely to Microsoft Intune and MDM/MAM. This removes duplicate messaging, requires no immediate action, and aims to simplify management and unify compliance across services. View more
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(Updated) Upcoming change: disabling Teams meeting recording expiration notification emails
MC1245635 | June 5 – A new PowerShell setting lets admins disable Teams meeting recording expiration and deletion notification emails tenant-wide. Notifications stay enabled by default, with no impact on recording behavior. Rollout for commercial clouds completed June 2, 2026. No action is needed to keep receiving notifications. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps
MC1152323 | June 4 – Starting June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will be automatically installed on eligible Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps, unless administrators opt out. The rollout occurs in phases through early July. No visible change if already installed. This does not apply to the EEA. Inform users beforehand. View more
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(Updated) Classic Outlook: Retirement of people card expanded view
MC1269210 | June 4 – The retirement of the people card expanded view in Classic Outlook is paused. When implemented, only the standard contact card will be available, removing features like local time and “works with.” Users needing those features should use Outlook on the web or New Outlook. No admin action is required. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention – Block external domain or user access for SharePoint and OneDrive
MC1338823 | June 3 – Microsoft Purview DLP will enable blocking external SharePoint and OneDrive access by domain or email, enhancing control over sensitive data sharing. Rolling out from May to July 2026, admins can configure block and allow lists in DLP policies to prevent unauthorized external file access. View more
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New Outlook for Windows becomes available for GCC High and DoD
MC1338816 | June 3 – New Outlook for Windows will be available for GCC High and DoD environments starting with Public Preview in July 2026 and General Availability from late September to December 2026. It remains off by default, opt-in, and admins control availability via registry keys and policies. Users can switch freely. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Self-service 30-day trial for eligible small and medium businesses
MC1338815 | June 3 – Eligible small and medium businesses can start a 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium trial without payment info, beginning July 2026. Trials are enabled by default, provide full Copilot access, generate license requests for admins, and can be managed or disabled via the Microsoft 365 admin center. View more
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Retirement of “Add Note” option in support tickets
MC1338811 | June 3 – The “Add Note” option in Microsoft 365 admin center support tickets will be retired by mid-July 2026. Communication will continue via email and phone. No action is required, but admins should use supported channels for updates and update internal documentation if needed. Ticket creation and resolution remain unchanged. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private channels increased limits and transition to group compliance
MC1134737 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams is migrating private channels to use group mailboxes by late April 2026, increasing limits to 1000 channels per team and 5000 members per channel, and enabling meetings. Admins must remediate ownerless or guest-only channels by July 2026 or risk deletion. Compliance policies must be updated to apply at the team group level. View more
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(Updated) Retirement of featured links on SharePoint Start Page
MC1197131 | June 2 – Featured Links on the SharePoint Start Page and mobile app will be retired by late June 2026 due to low adoption. Admins will lose access, and existing links will be removed. Alternatives include global navigation links or Resources in Viva Connections. Organizations should plan and communicate this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Front-of-room view control for Webinars and structured meetings in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1316231 | June 2 – Starting mid-June 2026, Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will default front-of-room displays to attendee view during webinars and structured meetings, enhancing in-room participant experience. Presenters keep full control via the console. The feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license and is enabled by default with no impact on remote attendees. View more
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(Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal
MC1227622 | June 2 – Teams Android device management is transitioning from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal by mid-2026. This unified portal will manage all Teams devices with enhanced features. No immediate action is needed; existing devices will auto-appear in PMP at General Availability. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention – File Quarantine action for SharePoint and OneDrive
MC1288527 | June 2 – Microsoft Purview introduces a File Quarantine action for SharePoint and OneDrive DLP policies, isolating violating files in an admin-controlled location with a tombstone placeholder. Rolling out mid-April 2026 (preview) and early July 2026 (general availability), it requires admin configuration and manual file restoration. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Delete meeting generated content in recap
MC1289725 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can delete meeting-generated content—recordings, transcripts, AI summaries, and notes—from the recap page starting May 2026. Shared files remain unaffected. Deleted content is permanent. The feature is enabled by default and requires no admin setup. Organizations should update policies and inform users accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Turn Copilot Pages into SharePoint News posts
MC1239186 | June 1 – Starting September 2026, users can directly transfer content from Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages to SharePoint News posts for seamless editing and publishing. This feature, enabled by default, respects existing permissions and workflows. No action is required, but organizations should inform users and review governance accordingly. View more
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Upcoming change to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Advanced Hunting: removal of SMB signature data
MC1330888 | June 1 – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will remove SMB signature inspection events from Advanced Hunting starting July 1, 2026, due to low customer value. Users must update queries referencing SMB_Client to filter on port 445 instead. Other network signature events remain unchanged; no tenant action is required to enable this change. View more
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Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile
MC1330883 | June 1 – Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile, offering learners view-only access to organization-curated learning journeys with consistent experience across devices. Rollout begins June 2026 (preview) and July 2026 (general). No admin changes needed; updates sync automatically from web/desktop. View more
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(Updated) Extending AI in SharePoint using custom skills
MC1269209 | June 1 – Custom skills for AI in SharePoint enable users with edit permissions to create reusable, multi-step AI tasks using natural language, stored as Markdown files in the Agent Assets library. Rolling out mid-April 2026, this feature respects existing SharePoint permissions and cannot connect to external systems or run code. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Add web links as references in Copilot Notebooks
MC1193414 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks will allow users with a Copilot license to add public web links as references, expanding content sources beyond files. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from late May to end of June 2026. No specific preparation is needed. View more
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Microsoft Viva Glint: Custom confidentiality statements
MC1318856 | June 5 – Microsoft Viva Glint will allow Company Admins to replace the default confidentiality statement with custom, multilingual messages starting June 2026. This optional feature helps align survey messaging with internal policies without changing data processing. Admins control the configuration; no action is required. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Policy sync and device health AI skill
MC1381121 | June 5 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP introduces AI-powered Policy Sync and Device Health skills for real-time policy deployment visibility, automatic issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations. Rolling out June-July 2026, it requires Security Copilot and enhances admins’ ability to monitor and enforce DLP policies consistently. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Improved app and agent access request flows for admin‑blocked apps
MC1381120 | June 5 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a clearer, guided request flow for access to admin-blocked apps and agents, improving user notifications and admin review in Teams Admin Center. Rollout begins mid-June 2026, enhancing transparency and simplifying approval processes without changing existing policies. No action required. View more
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint security updates move to Microsoft Update on Windows
MC1381119 | June 5 – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR updates will move from monthly Windows security updates to Microsoft Update starting late May 2026 for Windows 10, expanding to Windows 11 and others by fall 2026. Updates won’t usually require restarts. No action needed if using Microsoft Update; manual deployment requires adjustment. View more
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Microsoft 365 Archive: File-level archiving General Availability
MC1381114 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Archive now supports file-level archiving for SharePoint files, enabling cold storage with discoverability. Rolling out worldwide in July 2026, it is enabled by default for tenants with Microsoft 365 Archive. Admins can control scope, and archived files can be reactivated by users with read permissions. View more
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OneDrive: Retention enforcement for unlicensed OneDrive accounts
MC1381110 | June 5 – Starting July 2026, unlicensed OneDrive accounts will enter enforced retention stages: read-only at 60 days, archived at 93 days, and permanent deletion after 12 months of non-payment. Admins can preserve data by reassigning licenses, enabling billing, migrating content, or adjusting retention policies. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add attachments while offline
MC1125491 | June 5 – Microsoft Outlook for Windows now allows adding file attachments to emails while offline. Rollout began in late October 2025 for Targeted Release and is generally available worldwide. Users can enable offline email and attachments in settings; emails with attachments send automatically once online. Admins manage via OWAMailboxPolicy-OfflineEnabledWin. View more
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Pinned resources and related communities in Teams for iOS
MC1268933 | June 5 – Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams for iOS will add pinned resources and related communities by mid-August 2026, aligning with other platforms. This enhances content access and community discovery, is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and affects users and community admins. View more
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Create a presentation and add a slide with Copilot in PowerPoint moving to Agent Mode in the Copilot chat pane.
MC1239724 | June 5 – Creating presentations and adding slides with Copilot will move from the Sparkle icon to Agent Mode in the Copilot chat pane in PowerPoint across Windows, Web, and Mac by mid-April 2026. Users will interact via chat to draft, refine, and generate slides. File referencing support will roll out by June 2026. Organizations should update training and notify users accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Policy tuning analysis for priority content only policies
MC1059679 | June 5 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will roll out real-time policy tuning analysis for priority content policies worldwide from late June to August 2025, postponed for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. Admins can enable Analytics to predict user matches, adjust thresholds, and optimize insider risk alerts efficiently. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
MC1309746 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) users on OneNote Mobile (Android) will get a new Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature to generate concise summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout starts end of June 2026, completing by mid-July, with existing Copilot policies applying. View more
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(Updated) Data Loss Prevention: Decoupling policy tips and email notifications for SharePoint and OneDrive
MC791114 | June 5 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention will decouple policy tips and user email notifications for SharePoint and OneDrive, allowing admins to enable either or both independently. Rollout begins late May 2026 with general availability by mid-July 2026. Configuration will be via PowerShell or Purview DLP settings. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Test microphone and speaker before joining a meeting
MC1288530 | June 5 – Microsoft Teams will let users test their microphone and speaker on the pre-join screen starting May 2026, helping reduce audio issues. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and will roll out worldwide by late June 2026, with GCC and DoD completing by mid-July 2026. View more
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(Updated) Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
MC1223829 | June 5 – Starting June 15, 2026, Conditional Access policies targeting All resources with exclusions will be enforced for sign-ins requesting only certain OIDC or directory scopes. Some users may face new challenges like MFA. Most organizations need no action, but custom apps requesting only these scopes should be evaluated. View more
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Microsoft Secure Score: New recommendation to reduce inbound internet exposure
MC1358832 | June 4 – A new Microsoft Secure Score recommendation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will identify and help reduce unnecessary inbound internet exposure on internet-facing devices. Rolling out worldwide in June 2026, it provides admins visibility, requires no configuration, and supports proactive risk reduction without affecting user experience. View more
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Copilot settings in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1358831 | June 4 – Copilot settings are being added to classic Outlook for Windows under the File menu, allowing users to manage and toggle Copilot on or off. This rollout starts June 2026 with no changes to licensing, eligibility, or admin controls. No action is required, but support teams should be informed. View more
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MDI v3.x sensors on Windows Server 2025 domain controllers temporarily missing recent capability updates
MC1358830 | June 4 – Microsoft Defender for Identity v3.x sensors on Windows Server 2025 domain controllers missed February and May 2026 updates but remain fully protected. The fix will auto-deploy with the July 2026 update. No action is needed; new deployments will receive updates automatically. No compliance issues identified. View more
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(Updated) Unlocking deeper Copilot insights with enhanced Power BI filtering
MC1302902 | June 4 – Starting late June 2026, Viva Insights admins can enable additional reserved and custom attributes as filters in Power BI reports, allowing deeper, business-aligned insights. This requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. No immediate action is needed, but review and plan attribute use and governance accordingly. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – View Sales Development agent metrics in Sales agent
MC1357048 | June 4 – We are announcing the ability for agent managers to track Sales Development agent performance using Sales agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature will reach public preview on June 22, 2026.How does this affect me?Sales agent provides insights to help agent managers understand how the Sales Development agent is performing. It surfaces performance data in one place; making it easier to evaluate agent effectiveness and identify where support or adjustments are needed. It… View more
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Upcoming Conditional Access change: Improved enforcement for policies with resource exclusions
MC1350841 | June 4 – Upcoming Conditional Access change in your tenantYou’re receiving this notification because your tenant has at least one Conditional Access policy that targets All resources with resource exclusions. As announced in the Microsoft Entra Blog post and earlier admin center messages, Microsoft is enhancing how… View more
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(Updated) Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile
MC1269211 | June 4 – Outlook Mobile will visually highlight users’ RSVP responses (Yes, Maybe, No) to meeting invitations starting end of June 2026, completing by end of July. This applies to all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. The feature is enabled by default with no admin action needed. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for the web: “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot
MC1309733 | June 4 – The “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot for PowerPoint for the web, launching mid-May 2026, transforms text slides into visually rich layouts using Anthropic and GPT5.5 models. Enabled by default, it requires no admin action, respects existing policies, and offers users optional application of the feature. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Windows desktop: “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot
MC1309731 | June 4 – The “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot for PowerPoint on Windows desktop enables users to transform text slides into visually rich designs using Anthropic and GPT5.5 models. It rolls out worldwide by mid-May 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing compliance and licensing policies. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Mac: “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot
MC1309732 | June 4 – The “Visualize this slide” skill in Copilot for PowerPoint on Mac, launching mid-May 2026, transforms text slides into visual layouts using Anthropic and GPT5.5 models. Enabled by default, no admin action is needed, but admins can control Anthropic model access. Users can choose to apply the feature. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Web: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in Copilot
MC1318851 | June 4 – The “Prepare for Questions” skill in Copilot for PowerPoint for Web helps users anticipate audience questions by analyzing presentations. It supports Anthropic and GPT5.5 models, rolls out worldwide in late May 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no action from IT admins. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Mac: “Review this presentation” skill in Copilot
MC1309736 | June 4 – The “Review this presentation” skill in PowerPoint for Mac Copilot is now generally available, providing slide review and improvement suggestions using Anthropic and GPT5.5 models. It requires no admin setup, is enabled by default for eligible users, and respects existing Copilot access controls. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Windows desktop: “Review this presentation” skill in Copilot
MC1309735 | June 4 – The “Review this presentation” skill in PowerPoint Copilot for Windows desktop is now generally available. It analyzes slides to suggest improvements in structure, clarity, and storytelling without making automatic changes. No admin setup is needed, and availability depends on existing Copilot and Anthropic model access. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for the web: “Review this presentation” skill in Copilot
MC1309737 | June 4 – The “Review this presentation” skill in PowerPoint for the web Copilot is now generally available. It analyzes slides to suggest improvements in structure, clarity, and storytelling without applying changes automatically. No admin setup is needed, and availability depends on existing Copilot and Anthropic model access. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Windows Desktop: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in Copilot
MC1318852 | June 4 – PowerPoint for Windows Desktop introduces the “Prepare for Questions” Copilot skill, helping users anticipate audience questions and improve presentations. Available worldwide from late May 2026, it’s enabled by default for eligible Microsoft 365 users. IT admins cannot control individual skills, and no action is required. View more
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(Updated) PowerPoint for Mac: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in Copilot
MC1318854 | June 4 – PowerPoint for Mac’s Copilot introduces the “Prepare for Questions” skill, helping users anticipate audience questions and improve presentations. It supports Anthropic and GPT5.5 models, rolls out worldwide in late May 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no user action. Admins cannot disable individual skills. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: RSVP to meetings directly in Copilot chat
MC1192258 | June 4 – Microsoft 365 Copilot chat will allow users to RSVP to meetings directly (Accept, Decline, Tentative, Follow, Remove canceled) starting mid-January 2026 globally and September 2026 for GCC/DoD. This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and simplifies meeting management within the chat. View more
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Power Automate – View property value expanded inline in the new cloud flow designer
MC1324868 | June 4 – We are announcing the ability to view property value expanded inline in the new cloud flow designer in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to use the inline view to examine property values from multiple steps at once when authoring or debugging flows. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. If you would… View more
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Microsoft Power Automate – Configure notifications for desktop flow checker in admin portal
MC1324990 | June 4 – We are announcing the ability to configure notifications for the desktop flow checker in the admin portal in Microsoft Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to configure notifications for violations detected across all desktop flows in an environment. This allows you to choose which rule violations trigger alerts, and what parameters apply to each notification type. With this… View more
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Improve customer outcomes with Service Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1331688 | June 4 – We are announcing the ability to improve customer outcomes with Service Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me? This feature enables you to bring the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat experience directly into Dynamics 365 Customer Service. Supervisors, leads, and customer service representatives can get answers, summarize work, and take next steps using both Dynamics 365… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Viva Engage communities in Teams
MC1218423 | June 3 – Viva Engage communities are integrated into Microsoft Teams, enabling asynchronous conversations and leadership engagement within Teams navigation. Available worldwide from early June to late July 2026, this feature syncs existing memberships, surfaces notifications in Teams, and offers rich engagement tools. It’s enabled by default with admin controls in Teams Admin Center. View more
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(Updated) Use sensitivity labels to block all connected experiences that analyze content in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MC1297982 | June 3 – Microsoft is expanding sensitivity label settings to block all connected experiences analyzing content in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, effective mid-2026. This change applies automatically to existing labels, enhancing data protection by preventing labeled files from being sent for content analysis without requiring user action. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Town hall chat messages now support up to 500 characters
MC1338829 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams town hall chat messages will increase from 200 to 500 characters starting early June 2026. This applies to all attendees with chat enabled, is on by default, and requires specific licenses based on event size. No action is required, and existing policies remain unchanged. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Voicemail transcription service migration and new languages
MC1338827 | June 3 – Starting June 2026, Microsoft Teams voicemail transcription will migrate to Azure LLM Speech using the Fast Transcription API, improving accuracy, speed, and adding automatic language detection plus 14 new languages. The rollout completes by late July 2026 with no required user action or policy changes. View more
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Microsoft Edge: Enterprise WebView2 runtime downgrade via Downgrade Version policy
MC1338819 | June 3 – Microsoft is introducing a Downgrade Version policy for Microsoft Edge WebView2 Evergreen Runtime, allowing enterprise admins to temporarily roll back WebView2 per application to previous versions (N-1 or N-2). This enhances manageability without disabling updates, rolling out globally in June 2026. View more
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Microsoft Teams PowerShell: Web Account Manager (WAM) becomes the default authentication broker
MC1338817 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams PowerShell module will use Web Account Manager (WAM) as the default authentication broker on Windows starting late June 2026 (version 7.8.1). A temporary -DisableWAM parameter allows bypassing WAM. Non-interactive and older Windows versions are unaffected. Admins should review and update scripts accordingly. View more
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: Temporary limitation for Sensor Extended RPC Audit on Windows Server 2025
MC1338807 | June 3 – Microsoft Defender for Identity v3.x sensors on Windows Server 2025 domain controllers currently do not support the Sensor Extended RPC Audit device tag. A fix is planned by late July 2026. Other Windows Server versions are unaffected, and no action is required. Existing monitoring continues normally. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Content Sources in Copilot Chat
MC1127230 | June 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now lets licensed users select specific content sources to scope Copilot Chat responses, enhancing relevance and control. The feature rolls out worldwide mid to end of June 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and does not affect existing policies or behavior unless used. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated handling of entity inserts in the Copilot Chat input box
MC1230892 | June 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat will update entity insertion so entity names no longer appear as text in the chat input box, creating cleaner prompts. This change rolls out worldwide from late May to mid-June 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no admin action. View more
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Real time coaching with Quality Assurance Agent
MC1338796 | June 3 – We are announcing the ability to deliver real-time coaching with Quality Assurance Agent in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?The quality evaluation skill of the Quality Assurance Agent is now enhanced with real-time coaching, enabling organizations to move from monitoring to in-the-moment guidance within live conversations.Real-time coaching embedded in quality evaluation:… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams introduces efficiency mode to improve app responsiveness
MC1287373 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams will roll out Efficiency Mode by late May to improve performance on hardware-constrained devices. Enabled by default, it adjusts video resolution and app behavior to enhance responsiveness. Users can opt out via settings. The rollout completes by end of June 2026 with no major compliance issues. View more
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(Updated) OneDrive for Business: Bug fixes to ensure storage quota aligns with license limits
MC1310684 | June 3 – OneDrive for Business will fix storage quota bugs to align user quotas with license limits, rolling out early July to mid-July 2026. Users exceeding licensed storage may be set to read-only until usage is reduced or licenses upgraded. Admins should identify and address over-quota users accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Surveys agent is being renamed to Forms agent
MC1287367 | June 3 – The planned rename of “Surveys agent” to “Forms agent” in Microsoft 365 Copilot will not proceed; names may revert to “Surveys agent.” There is no functional impact or required admin action. Future updates will be communicated separately. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Wifi check-in: automatically update work location by connecting to a Wi-Fi network
MC1081568 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams will soon auto-update users’ work locations by detecting their connection to organizational Wi-Fi or peripherals. This feature, off by default, requires admin activation and mapping of Wi-Fi networks to buildings. It respects working hours and user privacy, rolling out worldwide June 2026. View more
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(Updated) Authoritative Sites for SharePoint in Microsoft Copilot
MC1310687 | June 3 – SharePoint administrators can designate authoritative sites to prioritize trusted organizational content in Microsoft Copilot Chat and Search, enhancing content reliability and relevance. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license, rolls out from mid-May to late June 2026 and is off by default until configured via PowerShell. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New integration with Adaptive protection
MC791110 | June 3 – Microsoft Purview is launching a public preview of Adaptive protection integration with Data Lifecycle Management, automatically retaining deleted content from elevated risk users for 120 days. Rollout begins late June 2024, with general availability in late July 2026. Admins can enable this via the Purview compliance portal. View more
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(Updated) Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online
MC1227623 | June 3 – A new PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online will let admins change meeting organizers without recreating meetings. Rollout starts late June 2026, completing by August 2026. The new organizer gains full control; internal attendees’ calendars update silently, while external attendees must reaccept. No action required. View more
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Recover an invoice stuck in a workflow
MC1333580 | June 3 – We are announcing the ability to recover an invoice from a failed workflow in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on June 5, 2026. How does this affect me? When a configuration change causes a failure in an invoice workflow, preventing it from being recalled or approved, this feature enables you to unblock these failed invoices without complicated troubleshooting or the need to raise a support ticket. This feature provides the… View more
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Carry out suggested actions faster and more effectively
MC1333548 | June 3 – We are announcing the ability to carry out suggested actions with built-in context and guidance directly within the flow of work in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will be available in preview on June 18, 2026. How does this affect me? Users will be able to view prioritized recommended actions along with relevant context, insights, and key details needed to complete those actions without additional research. This enables faster execution of tasks such as sending emails or… View more
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1333091 | June 3 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel View more
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(Updated) Outlook: Delimiter setting admin policy
MC1239176 | June 2 – A new Exchange Online admin policy will let admins set the tenant-wide default for using commas as recipient separators in Outlook mail compose and reply. Rollout starts April 2026, completing by July. Users can still override the setting. No automatic changes occur without admin action. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Intelligent Summaries in Copilot Dashboard
MC1266912 | June 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard will auto-display AI-generated intelligent summaries from early to late July 2026, highlighting adoption trends and usage insights for admins. No configuration is needed, existing controls remain, and there’s no user impact. Admins can notify teams or update documentation as preparation. View more
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Microsoft Teams Events app: Room availability shown during event creation
MC1332817 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams Events app will show room availability during event creation starting June 2026, enabling organizers to check real-time room status without leaving the app. This improves scheduling accuracy for in-person or hybrid events. No admin action is required. View more
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Scoped SharePoint search in Teams (SharePoint app, also called Viva Connections)
MC1332816 | June 2 – Starting mid-June 2026, Teams’ SharePoint app (Viva Connections) search will be scoped to SharePoint content, showing relevant results and suggestions within Teams. The feature respects existing permissions, requires no admin changes, and aims to improve search relevance without leaving Teams. No compliance issues noted. View more
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OneDrive mobile apps will no longer support SharePoint Server on‑premises sign-ins
MC1332814 | June 2 – OneDrive mobile apps will stop supporting sign-ins with SharePoint Server on-premises accounts starting June 2026 to enhance security and align with modern identity standards. Users must switch to Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Entra ID accounts. This change supports the end of SharePoint Server 2016/2019 support in July 2026. View more
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Action required: Update Teams Rooms app to maintain PowerPoint Live functionality
MC1332812 | June 2 – Update Teams Rooms apps by June 30, 2026, to maintain PowerPoint Live features. Windows updates are available now; Android updates roll out mid-June to mid-July 2026. Outdated versions may lose synchronized playback and real-time annotation support. No changes to admin policies; ensure all devices comply. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing Microsoft Scout, an always-on personal agent
MC1332811 | June 2 – Microsoft Scout is an always-on personal Autopilot agent integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, acting autonomously within organizational policies. Available now in Frontier preview on Windows and macOS, it requires admin enablement, Intune policy configuration, and GitHub Copilot licensing. It respects security and compliance guardrails. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365: Enrich profile cards with custom properties from third-party systems
MC1193692 | June 2 – Starting July 2026, Microsoft 365 admins can add up to 10 custom properties from external systems to profile cards via Microsoft Graph People connectors. This feature is off by default and requires configuration in the admin center. Properties appear in Outlook Web and updates will include SAP and Workday connectors. View more
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General availability of the Work IQ API with Copilot Credits billing
MC1332672 | June 2 – The Work IQ API reaches general availability on June 16, 2026, with consumption-based billing via Copilot Credits for third-party agent use. New cost management controls in Microsoft Admin Center enable billing setup, spend policies, usage limits, and monitoring. Action is required for organizations using third-party integrations. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Building‑level insights on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal recommended actions page
MC1257308 | June 2 – Microsoft is adding building-level insights to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal’s recommended actions page, highlighting buildings with high Teams Rooms usage and remaining BYOD rooms to improve meeting consistency. This feature, enabled by default for eligible licenses, will roll out worldwide from mid to late June 2026. No action is required. View more
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(Updated) Unified RBAC enabled by default for new Microsoft Defender for Office 365 tenants
MC1246006 | June 2 – Starting end of June 2026, new Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 tenants will have Unified RBAC enabled by default, improving permission management. Existing tenants are unaffected but can opt in. Administrators should review roles and update documentation for new tenants; no user impact or compliance issues noted. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Change in accessing additional agents in Excel
MC1287365 | June 2 – The rollout of the updated Microsoft 365 Copilot feature in Excel, allowing access to additional agents via the “…” menu, is paused. Users can still use chat-only Copilot without changes. No admin action is needed; inform support teams and update documentation accordingly. View more
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(Updated) New entry point for “Create pages with Copilot in SharePoint”
MC1324284 | June 2 – Copilot in SharePoint now offers new AI-assisted entry points for creating pages and news posts, including a prompt box in the Site Template Gallery. Rolling out from March to July 2026, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and is enabled by default for eligible users, enhancing content creation speed and flexibility. View more
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Power Platform admin center – Inventory now includes connector details for apps, flows, and agents
MC1331864 | June 2 – Power Platform inventory now captures the connectors and connector operations used by each app, flow, and agent in your tenant. This functionality is rolling out in Public Preview starting June 2, 2026, with global availability for all customers expected over the following few weeks.How does this affect me? In the Power Platform admin center, a new Connectors column that shows the connectors used by each resource will appear across the inventory grids, the unified Manage >… View more
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Microsoft Dataverse – Enable semantic Dataverse data understanding for agentic use
MC1331636 | June 2 – We are announcing the ability to enable semantic Dataverse data understanding for agentic use in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will be available in preview on June 2, 2026.How does this affect me?Users will be able to configure and manage a semantic layer that improves how AI agents and Copilot understand business data. The feature will automatically derive semantic meaning from existing Dataverse signals such as entities, relationships, views, and metadata, reducing the… View more
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Notice – Availability of Microsoft (no Teams) Suites in the EEA
MC1330882 | June 2 – This notice applies to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) who purchase through Microsoft’s commercial licensing programs with a billing account located in the EEA. These customers have the right to purchase suites without Microsoft Teams (“no Teams” Suites). Customers in multi-year agreements may switch to “no Teams” Suites at their next annual order. The price of the “no Teams” Suites is lower than the price of the corresponding Covered Suites. Covered Suites… View more
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Pay-as-you-go consumption-based meter for your extra SharePoint storage needs
MC1330893 | June 1 – Microsoft will introduce a pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint storage overages starting early June 2026. Admins can opt in to pay only for extra storage used beyond the included quota, with no user impact. Education tenants are excluded, and manual storage purchase remains available. View more
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Plan for Change: Configure Microsoft 365 Apps policy settings in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center
MC1330892 | June 1 – Starting with Intune’s June (2606) release, Microsoft 365 Apps policy settings will only be configurable in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, not in the Intune admin center. Existing policies and functionality remain unchanged; update admin guidance accordingly. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Breakout rooms now supported in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees
MC1330891 | June 1 – Microsoft Teams will support breakout rooms in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees, allowing up to 200 breakout rooms per meeting. This feature, enabled by default, removes previous attendee limits and rolls out globally in July 2026. No action is required, but informing organizers is recommended. View more
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Introducing dynamic tool discovery for MCP-based agents and connectors in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1330889 | June 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces dynamic tool discovery for MCP-based declarative agents and federated connectors, enabling runtime tool updates without republishing. Rollout completes by July 2026. Admins can manage and audit these tools via Microsoft 365 admin center and Purview, with no changes to data compliance or security controls. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced bookable desk experience with Teams panel based desk devices
MC1330887 | June 1 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing desk booking on panel-based devices like Logi Dock Flex, allowing users and visitors to view and reserve desks directly. This requires a Teams Shared Space license per device. The update rolls out worldwide from early to mid-July 2026 with no admin action needed. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Get suggested edits from Copilot in your Copilot Pages
MC1330886 | June 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce AI-generated suggested edits in Copilot Pages to improve content clarity and quality. Rolling out from June to mid-July 2026, users can request and apply writing feedback directly within pages via Copilot Shortcuts or Chat, with no extra configuration needed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) support for Teams meetings and events
MC1323270 | June 1 – Microsoft Teams will support Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) for town halls and live events starting June 2026, offering improved video streaming reliability and backup streams with automatic failover alongside existing RTMP. No user impact; admins must enable SRT in meeting policies and prepare encoder and network settings. View more
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Microsoft Dataverse – Create Dataverse agent users with Microsoft Entra agent identity
MC1324994 | June 1 – Update: Release of this feature has been updated.We are announcing the ability to create Dataverse agent users with Microsoft Entra agent identity in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach public preview on August 31, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature allows users to securely deploy AI agents to access and interact with Dataverse data using enterprise‑managed Microsoft Entra agent identities. With this feature, agents are provisioned as… View more
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Purview Information Protection | Classifier Simulation Mode (Health Monitoring)
MC1185445 | June 1 – Microsoft Purview introduces Classifier Simulation Mode for admins to test custom classifiers on production data before publishing, reducing false positives and improving performance. Available from late June 2026, it offers health insights and monitoring in the compliance portal, with optional simulation and automatic disabling of inefficient classifiers. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – Configure Sales agent starter prompts across applications
MC1329310 | June 1 – We are announcing the ability for admins to configure Sales agent starter prompts in one place and tailor them for Dynamics 365, Email, Calendar, and standalone Copilot experiences in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales. This feature will reach general availability on June 15, 2026. How does this affect me? As an administrator, you can centrally configure Sales agent starter prompts for apps such as Dynamics 365, Email, Calendar, and standalone Copilot experiences. This helps… View more
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Personalize outreach emails generated by Sales Qualification Agent
MC1329309 | June 1 – We are announcing the ability to personalize outreach emails sent by the Sales Qualification Agent in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on July 1, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature expands the Sales Qualification Agent outreach by letting teams define the outreach purpose, brand-aligned tone (matching both company voice and seller style), the call-to-action, and key messaging preferences proven to resonate with prospects. The… View more
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Plan your sales portfolio with Sales Research Agent
MC1329306 | June 1 – We are announcing the ability to utilize Portfolio Planning to plan your sales portfolio using the Sales Research Agent in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on July 1, 2026. How does this affect me? Portfolio Planning is an AI-first capability in Sales Research Agent that turns CRM data, lakehouse signals (such as budgets, targets, usage, billing, and adoption), and web context into a continuously updated plan across accounts, territories,… View more
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Power Apps – Use the Public Preview npm-based CLI to discover, create, and wire connectors in code apps
MC1329302 | June 1 – We are announcing the ability to use the npm-based CLI (Command Line Interface) to discover, create, and wire connectors in code apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach Public Preview on June 1, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature adds new commands that let developers discover available connectors and create connections directly from the command line. This enables developers to wire connectors into code apps as part of their normal development workflow, without… View more
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