Message center announcements
July 13, 2026 – July 19, 2026
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Out-of-band update to address Windows update issue affecting some devices with Intel IPF driver
MC1432461 | July 18 – Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update today to address an issue affecting a limited number of Dell devices with an Intel Innovation Platform Framework (Intel IPF) driver that could cause changes in performance, power consumption, or system behavior after installing recent Windows updates.This OOB update…
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(Updated) Retirement of SharePoint One-Time Passcode (SPO OTP) and transition to Microsoft Entra B2B
MC1243549 | July 17 – SharePoint One-Time Passcode (SPO OTP) authentication retires in October 2026, transitioning external sharing and authentication to Microsoft Entra B2B. New external sharing uses Entra B2B from May 2026. External users need guest accounts for access; admins should prepare by updating policies and managing guest accounts accordingly.
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(Updated) End of support for OneDrive sync app on Windows 10 22H1 and earlier
MC1426708 | July 17 – Microsoft will end OneDrive sync app updates on Windows 10 version 21H2 and earlier starting August 15, 2026. Devices on 22H2 or later will continue receiving updates through October 10, 2028. Organizations should upgrade affected devices and inform users that OneDrive web access remains available.
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Microsoft Purview: Insider Risk Management – Unified alert queue
MC1430536 | July 17 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is unifying classic alerts and AI-assisted triage into a single alert queue, integrating agent insights directly into the investigation workflow. This improves efficiency, retires Alert Spotlight, and maintains privacy controls. Both experiences remain available for 60 days during transition, with rollout completing by mid-October 2026.
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Microsoft Outlook: Meeting Insight is retiring
MC1430531 | July 17 – Microsoft is retiring Outlook’s Meeting Insights by early September 2026, replacing it with Microsoft 365 Copilot’s meeting preparation features for licensed users. Meeting Insights will be removed across platforms, with no action required but recommended communication, documentation updates, and user training. No compliance issues noted.
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Teams frontline mobile onboarding guide retirement
MC1430529 | July 17 – Microsoft is retiring the Frontline Teams Personal Device Onboarding Wizard by late August 2026. Frontline workers will use existing Microsoft Teams, Entra ID, Intune, and Authenticator onboarding methods. No changes to security controls are needed. Organizations should update documentation and training accordingly.
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(Updated) New Outlook for Windows becomes available for GCC High and DoD
MC1338816 | July 16 – New Outlook for Windows will be available in GCC High and DoD environments starting Public Preview July 30, 2026, with general rollout from September to December 2026. It remains off by default and opt-in, allowing admins control via policies and registry keys. Migration from COM to web add-ins is recommended.
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Microsoft Entra: Passkeys by default and retirement of Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication
MC1426371 | July 16 – Microsoft Entra will make passkeys the default authentication method starting September 1, 2026, retiring Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication by February 1, 2027. Customers must configure telecom providers for SMS/voice via the Microsoft Security Store or face disruptions. Passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant security at no extra cost.
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M365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of app and agent availability in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | July 16 – Microsoft is unifying app and agent availability management across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 admin centers in four phases from September 2025 to August 2026. This ensures consistent settings, synchronized changes, and consolidated views, improving efficiency and reducing mismatches for IT admins.
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(Updated) Notebooks in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Organize work across conversations
MC1326520 | July 15 – The updated Notebooks experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot app organizes project work across conversations, syncing with OneNote Notebooks. Rollout begins mid-June 2026 for licensed users, with no admin action needed. Notebooks remain governed by existing Copilot policies and support content association across apps.
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Microsoft Teams: AI meeting archive file generation
MC1429018 | July 15 – Microsoft Teams will generate AI meeting archive files capturing key insights to enhance Microsoft 365 Copilot and Facilitator responses while ensuring privacy. Stored in tenant-owned SharePoint, archives are enabled by default with admin controls available before rollout in August 2026. Retention is configurable, and access is restricted to meeting participants.
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Retirement notice: Instances policy location in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
MC1429010 | July 15 – Microsoft is retiring the Instances policy location in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention on January 6, 2027. Organizations must migrate existing policies to new dedicated application locations for supported non-Microsoft apps like Google Workspace, Box, and Salesforce before this date to ensure continued enforcement and support.
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(Updated) Retirement of -Credential parameter when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell
MC1248389 | July 15 – Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting December 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods like MFA, app-only, or managed identity authentication to avoid disruptions. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.
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Microsoft Edge enforces screen capture restrictions for sensitivity-labeled PDFs in OneDrive and SharePoint
MC1409303 | July 15 – Microsoft Edge will enforce screen capture restrictions on sensitivity-labeled PDFs in OneDrive and SharePoint web viewers starting August 2026, aligning with Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies. This blocks screenshots for PDFs without copy permission, affecting organizations using these labels and requiring user communication and policy review.
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Microsoft Teams: Custom recording and transcription notifications now available for 1:1 calls
MC1426709 | July 15 – Microsoft Teams now supports custom recording and transcription notifications for 1:1 calls, extending existing meeting capabilities. This ensures consistent consent messaging across communications without new admin setup. Rollout begins August 2026 for most environments; mobile clients are not yet supported. No policy changes are required.
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Microsoft Forms automated email sender domain is changing
MC1427970 | July 14 – Microsoft Forms will change its automated email sender from maccount@microsoft.com to no-reply@forms.mail.microsoft starting mid-August 2026. Admins should update mail flow rules and safe sender lists accordingly. GCC environments get this update from early September 2026. No compliance issues identified.
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The July 2026 Windows security update is now available
MC1427603 | July 14 – The July 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 accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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Enforcement phase for Kerberos RC4 protections begins with the July 2026 Windows security update
MC1427604 | July 14 – What and whyWindows updates released in July 2026 introduce the enforcement phase of protections designed to address a Kerberos information disclosure vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑20833). This phase completes the transition away from RC4-based Kerberos tickets by removing Audit mode and leaving Enforcement mode as the only supported behavior for Kerberos…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Profanity filter disabled by default for live captions
MC1324286 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will disable the profanity filter by default for live captions starting mid-June 2026, improving caption accuracy and accessibility. Users can enable or disable the filter anytime. No admin action is required, but informing support teams and users is recommended. Existing user settings remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams
MC1197146 | July 14 – Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams enables quick voice profile registration for enhanced features like speaker recognition and improved transcripts. Rolling out mid-2026 for commercial tenants (excluding EDU), it is ON by default but can be managed or disabled by admins via PowerShell settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: A refreshed in-meeting experience with simpler controls and a smarter share panel
MC1317197 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will refresh meeting controls and the share panel to simplify use, reduce accidental clicks, and improve sharing confidence. Changes include center-aligned controls, a separated Leave button, customizable controls, and a two-step share confirmation. Rollout begins late July 2026, with no tenant-level disable option.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention – Block external domain or user access for SharePoint and OneDrive
MC1338823 | July 14 – Microsoft Purview DLP will enable blocking external SharePoint and OneDrive access by domain or email, enhancing data protection. Rolling out from late May to July 2026, admins can configure policies to block or allow specific external users, with block rules taking precedence. This feature requires admin setup.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention- DLP to restrict processing external emails in M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat
MC1301714 | July 17 – Microsoft Purview is adding a new DLP policy control to restrict Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat from processing emails from external or untrusted domains. This feature, off by default, will roll out from June 2026 (preview) to early 2027 (general availability) and requires admin configuration.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: AIR Investigation Experience Improvements
MC1431377 | July 17 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s AIR experience will add a manual refresh button, replacing auto-refresh, and simplify investigation names by removing email subjects and UPNs. These changes improve performance, reduce network activity, and support data minimization. No admin action is required, but SOC workflows and documentation should be updated.
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Copilot Analytics – Agent 365 dashboard for managers
MC1431365 | July 17 – Managers with team-level access to Microsoft Copilot Analytics in Viva Insights will gain visibility into Agent 365 adoption and usage across their teams via the Agent 365 Dashboard. This rollout begins in late August 2026, allowing managers to monitor agent activity within their access scope and manage feature access through VFAM controls.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: RTMP-In port and domain changes required
MC1387814 | July 17 – Microsoft Teams paused the RTMP-In port and domain update, improving streaming reliability. By mid-July 2026, admins must allow outbound access to ports 50118, 50119, and domain *.rtmpingest.mcr.teams.cloud.microsoft for new RTMP-In events. Existing events remain functional through 2026.
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Microsoft Purview: Integration with Entra GSA Internet Access to enable sensitive file filtering at the network layer
MC1181769 | July 17 – Microsoft Purview DLP will integrate with Entra Global Secure Access Internet Access to filter sensitive files at the network layer. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability by September 2026. Admins can create granular policies to prevent data leaks to unmanaged cloud apps, managed via Purview and Defender.
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Microsoft Excel: Summarize text columns and generate categories with Copilot
MC1430543 | July 17 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel will automatically analyze unstructured text columns to generate categories and tags, aiding data analysis like survey responses. Rolling out worldwide mid to late July 2026, it requires no setup, affects licensed users, and maintains existing data compliance and controls.
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Microsoft Outlook: Collaborate with Copilot while drafting email
MC1430542 | July 17 – Microsoft Outlook will integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot into the email compose experience by mid-July 2026, enabling licensed users to create and edit emails with AI assistance in real time across multiple platforms. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and maintains existing policies.
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Find your group sites faster with the new My Sites tab in OneDrive for iOS
MC1430540 | July 17 – OneDrive for iOS will add a new My Sites tab by mid-July 2026, showing all group-connected SharePoint sites users own or belong to. This enables easier access to team content without searching or recent activity, with no admin action or permission changes required.
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Copilot in Excel: Brand Kit skill
MC1430537 | July 17 – Copilot in Excel introduces a Brand kit skill that applies organizational branding from Microsoft 365 Brand Center to workbook tables and charts, ensuring consistent, professional reports. Rolling out worldwide from mid-July to mid-August 2026, it requires no action and enhances presentation without altering data.
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Microsoft Purview: Insider Risk Management – Expanding note capabilities across alerts and cases
MC1430534 | July 17 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is enhancing alerts and cases with note-taking capabilities for better investigator collaboration and auditability. Users can add notes, and system-generated notes will track investigation events. Expanded user details and integrated Entra ID profiles improve context. Rollout begins late June 2026.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Exclude specific folders from syncing
MC1430530 | July 17 – Microsoft OneDrive will allow administrators to exclude specific folders (e.g., node_modules, PowerShell modules) from syncing, keeping them local to devices. This feature, off by default, rolls out worldwide in August 2026, improves storage efficiency, and is managed via Group Policy with no user control over exclusions.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced file filtering in channel Shared tabs
MC1430523 | July 17 – Microsoft Teams now offers enhanced file filtering in the channel Shared tab, allowing users to filter files by type and media content in both All Documents and In Messages views. This update improves file discovery without requiring admin action and is available worldwide.
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(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option
MC1248393 | July 16 – Outlook Mobile will add a “Follow” RSVP option for meetings with two or more participants starting early August 2026. It prompts organizers to record meetings and send updates to followers. The feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and changes the RSVP menu layout.
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90-Day Reminder: Windows Server 2022 will reach end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026
MC1429856 | July 16 – On October 13, 2026, Windows Server 2022 will reach end of mainstream support. The October 2026 security update will be the last mainstream support update available for this version. After this date, Windows Server 2022 will transition to extended support, which includes security updates at no additional cost, and will continue to receive monthly security updates through October 14, 2031. For more information, see the…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Granular channel notification settings
MC1388719 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams will introduce granular channel notification presets—All new messages, Mentions and replies, and Mute—with customizable options for mentions and threads. Rollout is delayed to late 2026 across environments. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and aims to reduce notification noise.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Distinguish invites among Attendee, Presenter, and Co-organizer emails
MC1009930 | July 16 – Microsoft Teams will send separate event invites based on participant roles (Attendee, Presenter, Co-organizer). Organizers receive emails explaining roles. Rollout starts mid-September 2026, completing by late October 2026, with no admin action needed. Users should be notified and documentation updated accordingly.
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Teams owned opportunities to be researched by Sales Opportunity Agent
MC1429683 | July 16 – We are announcing the ability to utilize the Sales Opportunity Agent to research opportunities owned by specific Owner teams in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on July 31, 2026. How does this affect me? As a seller, you will be able to see Sales Opportunity Agent research results for opportunities owned by Owner teams. As an admin, you can select a selection of criteria that encompasses opportunities that are not owned by individuals but…
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Power Automate – Visualize desktop flows with flow chart view
MC1429626 | July 16 – We are announcing the ability to visualize desktop flows with flow chart view in Power Automate. This feature will be available in public preview on July 31, 2026. How does this affect me? Users will be able to switch between the existing linear action list and a visual flow chart view while editing desktop flows. The flow chart view will display actions as connected nodes, making branching, dependencies, and execution paths easier to understand. Users will also be able to…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Next Best Actions with Customer Intent Agent
MC1429563 | July 16 – We are announcing the ability to select the next best actions (NBA) with Customer Intent Agent In Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 31, 2026. How does this affect me? This new feature allows customer service representatives (CSRs) to navigate to the Copilot pane and perform a suite of actions powered by Copilot in one click. This list of actions includes but is not limited to: Drafting emails….
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Manage exchange rate variances in cash advance transactions
MC1429554 | July 16 – We are announcing the ability to manage exchange rate variances in cash advance transactions in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will be available in public preview on July 31, 2026. How does this affect me? Users will be able to detect, calculate, and post realized foreign exchange rate variances when cash advances are issued in one currency and settled in another currency or on a different date. This feature will: Base cash advance settlements on the…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Contact Center – New “After Conversation Work” presence for representatives in wrap-up
MC1429024 | July 15 – We are introducing the “After Conversation Work” status to the presence feature in Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature enhancement will be available starting July 15, 2026. How does this affect me?This feature enables supervisors to clearly distinguish representatives who are performing after-conversation (wrap-up) work from those who are otherwise Busy or in Do Not Disturb using two new custom presences available in the Copilot Service…
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Microsoft SharePoint Online: Restricted access control for sites enforced across Microsoft 365 search
MC1429019 | July 15 – Restricted Access Control (RAC) for SharePoint and OneDrive sites will be enforced across Microsoft 365 search, limiting search results to content users can access. This update, rolling out in late July 2026, applies automatically to existing and new RAC-enabled sites without changing RAC configurations.
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Microsoft Purview: Enhanced user profile in Insider Risk Management alerts
MC1429017 | July 15 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management alerts will display enhanced user profiles with additional Entra attributes and risk signals within the alert workflow, improving investigation efficiency while maintaining privacy protections. The update rolls out from June to October 2026, requiring no immediate action but recommended review and communication.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced delegated calling with delegate call access restrictions and join notifications
MC1429012 | July 15 – Microsoft Teams is adding call delegation enhancements: delegators can lock active calls to block delegate participation and enable warning tones notifying when delegates join or resume calls. These features improve privacy and transparency during calls, rolling out worldwide from August to September 2026. No immediate admin action needed.
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90-Day Reminder: Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows 10 LTSB 2016 reaching end of updates on October 13, 2026
MC1428757 | July 15 – On October 13, 2026, Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 will reach end of updates. After this date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and non-security…
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Microsoft Viva: Create and customize Power BI reports
MC1426714 | July 15 – Microsoft Viva Insights will allow eligible users to create, customize, and save supported Power BI reports, including adjusting periods, filters, visuals, and layouts. This feature, available from August to September 2026, maintains existing security controls and can be managed via Viva Feature Access Management.
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Power Platform – Evaluation Viewer Role
MC1428657 | July 15 – We are announcing the Evaluation Viewer role in Power Platform. This feature will reach public preview on July 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature supports separation of duties and enables QA and validation teams to work independently. The Evaluation Viewer role reduces unnecessary authoring permissions and improves enterprise governance by enabling users with the following capabilities:View evaluation assets and resultsRun…
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Power Platform – Evaluation Tab in AgentOps Hub
MC1428628 | July 15 – We are announcing the Evaluation Tab in the AgentOps Hub in Power Platform. This feature will reach public preview on July 30, 2026.How does this affect me? This feature provides a centralized experience for managing evaluation activities across agents. Key functionality of this feature includes the ability to:View evaluation runsMonitor quality metrics Track trends over time Access a Custom Grader Library Access…
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Dataverse – Enhance Dataverse record descriptions for Copilot /mention
MC1428623 | July 15 – We are announcing the ability to enhance Dataverse record descriptions for Copilot /mention in Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on August 14, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, end users of Microsoft 365 Copilot will see improved Dataverse, Dynamic 365, and Power Apps record references in Context IQ with richer, more descriptive labels that include environment, app, and table information. This makes it easier to identify and select…
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Power Automate – Automate PowerPoint presentations in desktop flows
MC1428573 | July 15 – We are announcing the ability to automate PowerPoint presentations in desktop flows in Power Automate. This feature will be available in public preview on July 31, 2026.How does this affect me?With this feature, users will be able to use Power Automate for desktop actions to interact with PowerPoint files directly within desktop flows. Users will be able to launch PowerPoint, create and update presentations by adding slides, and save changes as part of automated workflows….
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Copilot Studio – Share autonomous agents to end users
MC1428562 | July 15 – We are announcing the ability to share autonomous agents with end users in Copilot Studio. This feature will reach public preview on July 30, 2026.How does this affect me?With this feature, you can create triggers for autonomous agents that run using end-user credentials. This enables agents to operate fully in the background, respond to external events, and be shared with end users so the agents can run on their behalf.In addition, triggers are now a fully native…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels
MC1428090 | July 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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(Updated) OpenAI models will soon be available as a subprocessor in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1422074 | July 14 – OpenAI models, including GPT-5.6, will be available as a subprocessor in Microsoft 365 Copilot starting July 9, 2026, initially disabled by default and auto-enabled on July 24, 2026, unless admins opt out. This allows faster AI updates with enterprise-grade security and compliance.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Faster policy sync (2 hours to 30 minutes)
MC1317834 | July 14 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention policy sync time will improve from 2 hours to 30 minutes, enabling faster enforcement across Microsoft 365 services. The update rolls out worldwide starting end of August 2026, requires no admin action, and is enabled by default without changing existing workflows.
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Microsoft SharePoint: Restricted content discovery enhancements for Copilot and Microsoft 365 search
MC1427972 | July 14 – Microsoft is enhancing SharePoint’s Restricted Content Discovery (RCD) to prevent content from RCD-enabled sites appearing in Copilot and Microsoft 365 search, improving data control and compliance. Changes roll out worldwide in late July 2026, requiring no immediate action but recommending policy reviews and user communication.
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Network best practices for Teams town halls and live events with third‑party providers
MC1427962 | July 14 – To prevent streaming issues in Teams town halls and live events, review network settings, especially if using third-party secure web gateways, proxies, or traffic inspection. Optimize policies for real-time media, validate endpoint allowlists, configure VPN split-tunnel properly, test events, and prepare support teams. Updates ongoing.
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The July 2026 Scan Cab is available
MC1427862 | July 14 – IMPORTANT: This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.What and why:The July 2026 Scan Cab was made available at 2:00 PM PDT today, July 14, 2026. The Scan Cab can help determine whether a Windows device needs to install necessary security updates…
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(Updated) Notice: The July 2026 Scan Cab for Microsoft updates is delayed
MC1427626 | July 14 – Updated July 14, 2026: The July 2026 Scan Cab is now available as of 2:00 PM PDT.Note: This notice only affects environments where Scan Cab is used to check for Microsoft update compliance.What and why:The Scan Cab for the July 2026 Microsoft security updates is currently delayed and has not yet been released.Rollout schedule:We estimate it will be released later today,…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Insights for Copilot and AI app interactions
MC1413308 | July 14 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will provide new AI-driven insights on Copilot and AI app usage, helping admins improve retention policies and data security. Public preview starts late August 2026, with general availability by mid-October. No immediate action is required, but admins can prepare by reviewing insights and updating governance.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Purview Information Protection | Classifier Simulation Mode (Health Monitoring)
MC1185445 | July 14 – Microsoft Purview introduces Classifier Simulation Mode, allowing admins to test custom classifiers on production data before publishing. Available from late 2026, it offers health insights and monitoring in the compliance portal to optimize classifier performance and reduce false positives, with optional simulation and automatic disabling of inefficient classifiers.
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(Updated) Assign open shifts in Microsoft Teams Shifts
MC1324280 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams Shifts introduces “Assign open shifts,” enabling managers to auto-assign open shifts based on availability, time off, and scheduling rules. Rolling out worldwide from mid-June to end of July 2026, the feature is optional, reviewable before publishing, and controlled by existing scheduling permissions.
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(Updated) Support for disabling file previews in Microsoft Teams
MC1324282 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a user-level setting to disable file previews, enabled by default. Rollout starts early June 2026, completing by July end. No admin action is needed; users can toggle previews per client under Settings > Files and links. Storage and permissions remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Quick access to read items while using unread only mode
MC1274550 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will roll out by July 2026 a feature allowing users in unread only mode to quickly access read chats via an eye icon, improving navigation without changing filters. This is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to enhance user experience.
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(Updated) Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams
MC1250273 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams will preserve interactive @mentions, shared contacts, and supported tags during copy and paste when valid in the destination, falling back to plain text if not. This update, rolling out May to July 2026, improves message consistency without requiring admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Building‑level insights on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal recommended actions page
MC1257308 | July 14 – 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. Rolling out mid-June to end July 2026, this feature helps IT admins optimize room technology and improve user experience, enabled by default for eligible licenses.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams town halls now support backup Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) streams
MC1261595 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams town halls will support a backup RTMP stream to improve live event reliability by automatically switching to a secondary stream if the primary fails. This feature, rolling out April to July 2026, requires no action and does not affect attendees. Organizers can enable it via Production tools.
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(Updated) Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams
MC1227087 | July 14 – Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app into a unified Events app, streamlining creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout begins late February 2026 with general availability by end of July 2026. No admin action needed; existing meetings and policies remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management – Power Automate integration with records management
MC1385583 | July 14 – Microsoft Purview Records Management will integrate with Power Automate starting January 2027, enabling admins to run custom workflows when retention-labeled items expire. This feature, not enabled by default, allows automated post-retention actions across Microsoft 365 services without changing existing retention settings. No immediate action required.
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(Updated) Measure Copilot sentiment in the Copilot Dashboard with Viva Pulse
MC1422058 | July 14 – Viva Pulse survey results will be integrated into the Copilot Dashboard by August 2026, providing detailed insights like open-text responses and heatmaps. This enables admins and leaders to better measure Copilot adoption and impact with enhanced reporting, enabled by default and requiring no workflow changes.
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(Updated) Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint
MC1282567 | July 13 – SharePoint will introduce an AI-assisted Charts web part for page authors to create interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rollout starts late May 2026, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. The feature is enabled by default, with no required action for organizations.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Email updates for frontline users without an active Exchange mailbox
MC1309743 | July 13 – Starting end of August 2026, Viva Engage will stop sending email notifications to frontline users with F1 and F3 licenses who lack active Exchange mailboxes, reducing email system load and improving delivery reliability. Notifications via Teams remain unaffected. No action is required, but review licensing and notification strategies.
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Neutral-themed SharePoint UI in page editing and property panes
MC1426716 | July 13 – SharePoint page editing tools will adopt a neutral-themed UI, using standard colors instead of site branding, to improve clarity, accessibility, and consistency across light/dark modes. This change, rolling out from July to September 2026, requires no admin action but may affect custom or third-party web part visuals.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Outlook emails in Copilot Notebooks
MC1392569 | July 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks now allow adding Outlook emails as reference sources to enhance AI-generated content with email context. This feature, rolling out mid-July 2026, supports up to 300 sources per notebook, respects permissions, and is enabled by default with no admin disable option.
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Power Platform admin center – Advanced connector policies
MC1403390 | July 13 – Update: Design-time enforcement functionality of this feature has been re-enabled within Power Apps. We are announcing the ability to use advanced connector policies (ACP) to govern which connectors, connector actions, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are permitted across your environments in Power Platform admin center. This feature reached general availability on June 4, 2026.How does this affect me?ACP replaces the Business/Non-Business/Blocked…
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Viva Glint: Copilot-enhanced topic assignment for employee feedback comments
MC1420897 | July 13 – Microsoft Viva Glint will introduce Copilot-enhanced topic assignment for employee feedback, adding five new topics to improve insights. Controlled by the existing VFAM toggle, it launches worldwide in late July 2026, affecting Viva Glint users and administrators, with recommendations to review governance and update processes accordingly.
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Clearer Copilot availability in multi-account experiences
MC1423116 | July 13 – Outlook for iOS and Android will update the Copilot button to clearly show availability in multi-account views if any account supports Copilot chat, hiding it in unsupported single-account views. This UI change, rolling out July 2026, does not affect licensing, eligibility, or features. No action required.
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Copilot Notebooks now supports Markdown (.md) files as grounding sources
MC1423103 | July 13 – Copilot Notebooks will support Markdown (.md) files as reference sources starting mid-July 2026, enabling users to ground AI responses in Markdown-based documentation without conversion. This feature is automatic, requires no admin setup, maintains existing permissions, and improves use of technical documentation in Copilot responses.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics – Manager role license requirement update for team views
MC1404310 | July 13 – Microsoft Viva Insights Copilot Analytics will remove the Viva Insights license requirement for managers to access team views starting mid-July 2026. Eligible managers and delegates will gain access based on admin settings, enabling broader adoption without changing existing controls. No immediate action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud update – simplified channel management (public preview)
MC1325406 | July 13 – Microsoft 365 Apps Cloud Update introduces simplified profile and channel management using Microsoft Entra ID groups, combining profile assignment and channel selection in one step. Rollout begins May 2026 (public preview) with general availability by late July 2026. No user impact; admins should update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard
MC1173208 | July 13 – Microsoft Copilot Analytics now offers a default-on, de-identified data export feature in the Copilot Dashboard for users with full company-level access. Available from early December 2025 (public preview) and August 2026 (general availability), it enables export of weekly user-level Copilot usage metrics for analysis and licensing optimization.
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(Updated) Power BI integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1323266 | July 13 – Starting mid-June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will answer user questions using Power BI data for Frontier-enrolled customers, respecting existing permissions. The feature is enabled by default, requires Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium and Power BI licenses, and can be disabled by admins via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Content Sources in Copilot Chat
MC1127230 | July 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will let licensed users select specific content sources to scope Copilot Chat responses, enhancing relevance and control. This feature rolls out worldwide from mid- to late July 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and does not affect existing policies or compliance.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated handling of entity inserts in the Copilot Chat input box
MC1230892 | July 13 – 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-July 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention default protection controls for Exchange Online when classification fails
MC1387682 | July 13 – Microsoft Purview DLP for Exchange Online introduces a tenant-level opt-in feature to detect classification failures like timeouts and throttling. This enhances visibility and compliance by expanding existing conditions and adding a new DocumentScanFailures condition. Rollout begins mid-July 2026 with no impact unless enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams: Bilingual consecutive interpretation mode with Interpreter agent
MC1239927 | July 13 – Microsoft paused the rollout of the new bilingual consecutive interpretation mode in Microsoft Teams with the Interpreter agent. This mode enables structured, turn-by-turn multilingual meetings for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users. No tenant configuration is needed, and existing policies remain unchanged. Updates will be provided when rollout resumes.
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Enable time zone independent behavior on Time Entry Grid
MC1425995 | July 13 – We are announcing the ability to enable time zone independent behavior on Time Entry Grid in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on July 24, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, admins can now enable time zone independent behavior for the Time Entry Grid, ensuring that time entries are displayed against the same calendar date regardless of a user’s time zone. This helps organizations with globally distributed teams…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Configure Maximum Daily Time Entry Duration
MC1425968 | July 13 – We are announcing the ability to configure maximum daily time entry duration in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on July 24, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, admins can configure the maximum time that can be logged for time entry. This configuration can be applied from the Parameters page and will be checked each time a new time entry is created or modified. What action do I need to take? This…
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