Summary The Start menu will have an updated design with an “All [apps]” section at the top and new category and grid views. New policies will provide more control over the Start menu appearance and behavior, including the ability to hide the category view. The ConfigureStartPins policy allows the pinned layout to remain stable even …
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Summary Users can simulate price changes before committing to sales in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Sales order line attributes, such as package and warranty types, can now serve as price attributes in the simulator. This enhancement allows for accurate testing of pricing scenarios with variations based on order line attributes. The feature provides greater …
Summary Users can simulate price changes for quotations without altering the original quote. Sales teams can assess the impact of discounts and create customer-specific pricing proposals. Pricing managers can simulate price updates for entire quotations or individual lines with automatic recalculations. Attribute-based simulation allows testing of pricing rules based on sales order line attributes. No …
Summary Microsoft is retiring the “Suspected identity theft (pass-the-ticket)” classic alert to focus on unified Microsoft Defender XDR capabilities. The new “Pass-the-Ticket (PtT) attack” alert will continue to receive updates and should be used moving forward. Existing historical alerts will remain accessible, but no new alerts will be generated for the retired classic alert. Organizations …
Summary Quick steps are now available as a column type in SharePoint lists and libraries, allowing users to trigger common actions directly from their data. This feature enables inline automation for actions such as email, Teams chat, approvals, flows, and column updates through a simple sentence-builder experience. Configuration of Quick steps can be done via …
Summary The Microsoft Teams app bar will be simplified, reducing visual clutter and providing easier navigation. Users will have the option to show or hide the app bar to maximize workspace. Overflow apps will be relocated to a more organized “View more apps” list. The feature will be enabled by default for all tenants with …
Summary Microsoft Teams app will be retired from the Amazon Appstore. Users will no longer be able to download or receive updates for the app from the Amazon Appstore. Existing installations will cease to connect once they fall below the minimum supported version. Users are encouraged to transition to the Teams Web app or the …
Summary Annotations can be made by presenters on a shared application window in Microsoft Teams, allowing for focused collaboration without sharing the whole desktop. Participants on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices can view and contribute to these annotations. The feature is enabled by default and requires no configuration from administrators. Presenters must use the Microsoft …
Summary Outlook will retire the ability to hide suggested recipients, known as “Contact Masking.” Previously hidden recipients will reappear in addressing suggestions, People suggestions, and search. No replacement feature will be introduced for contact masking. Admin action is not required; however, user information and training materials may need updates. Related admin controls for managing contact …
Summary Azure AD Account Linking feature for Microsoft Rewards will be retired and will no longer be available. Users will not be able to link Azure AD accounts to Microsoft Rewards after the feature is removed. Entry points for account linking will be removed from various Microsoft services. Existing Microsoft Rewards point balances remain unaffected. …
Summary The legacy Search & Intelligence Feedback portal has been retired, consolidating feedback into the standard Product feedback experience in Microsoft 365. Users will now provide feedback using a thumbs up or thumbs down system, simplifying the feedback submission process. Admins will find Search feedback in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Product feedback, with …
Summary Adaptive scopes in SharePoint DLP policies will automatically target sites based on site attributes, reducing manual updates. Admins can create adaptive scopes to efficiently apply DLP policies across SharePoint sites as they change. This feature requires admin action to set up; it is not enabled by default. There is no impact on user workflows, …
Summary Users will gain new controls to customize quick views in Microsoft Teams for a more focused experience. Quick views will appear only when they contain messages, enhancing relevance for users. Users can adjust the visibility of quick views, such as showing them only with unread messages. Hidden quick views will be accessible via an …
Summary Custom HTML templates for Teams Events email notifications must reference a verified domain in your Microsoft 365 tenant. Templates lacking a verified domain may stop functioning as expected after enforcement. No impact on organizations using default templates. Organizations should verify domain ownership and update template settings accordingly. Notification to Teams Events owners or template …
Summary Quality Evaluation Agent (QEA) is now available for Bulk Case Evaluation in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. Supervisors can automate quality assessments on targeted case sets, enhancing oversight and performance measurement. Evaluation plans can be created, edited, and scheduled directly on the case entity record. All evaluation executions are logged, providing visibility into case inclusion …
Summary A new permission, “Email and collaboration content: Quarantine emails (read),” will be introduced for accessing quarantined email content in Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Only admins with the new permission can view and download quarantined message content; others will see metadata only. Existing permissions will automatically include the new permission to maintain access for …
Summary AMR-WB codec will be added to Teams Direct Routing for improved audio quality in calls. Outbound and inbound call flows will include the AMR-WB codec without requiring configuration changes. Existing codecs like SILK and G.711 will still be supported alongside the new enhancement. Most organizations won’t need to take action; SBC administrators should ensure …
Summary An update will improve connectivity for the Launch Remote Help feature in the Intune admin center for Windows devices. Users should update firewall rules to allow access to the new service endpoint: *.trouter.communications.svc.cloud.microsoft.com. It’s recommended to prepare by adjusting firewall and network rules for the specified endpoint. This change is categorized as a Feature …
Summary Improved device settings experience in Microsoft Teams on the web, consolidating controls for audio and video devices. New Device settings panel under Settings ? Devices for easy configuration. Users can select preferred speaker, microphone, and camera, and adjust video settings. Change impacts all users using Microsoft Teams on the web. No admin action required; …
Summary Security Questions will be retired from Microsoft Entra Self Service Password Reset (SSPR), impacting users relying on this method for password resets. Users without alternative authentication methods will be unable to reset their passwords after the change. Organizations need to transition to supported authentication options such as SMS, voice, Authenticator push, and email. Documentation …
Summary Administrators can now control CRM record type access directly from Sales Chat admin settings in the Sales app. Sales Agent’s chat experiences can access a broader set of CRM record types, independent of Forms Settings, Outlook sidecar, and Teams configurations. Previous CRM record type configurations in Forms Settings have been migrated to the new …
Summary New feature in Dynamics 365 Project Operations for calculating revenue recognition based on stand-alone selling price contract lines. Users can set contract line values that the system will use for revenue recognition calculations. Revenue recognition is separated from billing milestones, aligning with ASC 606 and IFRS 15 standards. No action is required from users; …
Summary Microsoft Teams on the web will only support browsers compliant with ECMAScript 2022 starting in 2026. Users on unsupported browsers will see reminder banners until enforcement begins. Teams will be blocked on non-compliant browsers after the enforcement date. Desktop and mobile Teams clients are not affected by this change. IT administrators should ensure users …
Summary The Outlook for Windows Usage Report will be retired from the Exchange admin center. Admins can access Outlook usage information through the Microsoft 365 admin center instead. No replacement reporting will be available in the Exchange admin center after the retirement. No action is required from admins, but internal documentation may need updates. There …
Summary Updates how entities inserted from Add Work Content appear in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat, eliminating entity names in the input box for a cleaner prompt-building experience. Available to both Microsoft 365 Copilot users and Copilot Chat users, with variations in experience. No changes to admin controls; the update is enabled by default …
Summary Modern architecture for Project Operations will be available, allowing use in ERP scenarios on the Microsoft Dataverse platform. Admins can support additional transactions like project procurement documents and item requirements for existing legal entities. Parallel use of projects from different deployment types is permitted, facilitating ongoing transactions and invoice creation. Transitioning to Project Operations …
Summary Windows 365 management will move from the Device onboarding section to a new area called Manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs in the Intune admin center. Navigation will shift from a horizontal menu to a vertical list under the new Manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs section. A new Windows 365 Administration section will be created …
Summary A built-in prerequisite check experience will be introduced in the Configuration repository for Electronic Reporting (ER) in Dynamics 365 Finance. Users can verify that the system meets all required application version, build, and dependent configuration prerequisites before importing an ER configuration. A new Prerequisites FastTab is added to the Configuration repository workspace. A “Check …
Summary Call center users can generate and send payment links to customers. Improved security eliminates the need for sharing sensitive card details verbally. Offers expanded payment options like digital wallets and “buy now, pay later.” Allows call center agents to place orders on hold during payment processing. Automatic cancellation of orders if payments are not …
Summary Selective import of invoice lines for specific proposals in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Process individual invoice proposals without waiting for batch processing. New buttons to populate invoice lines specific to selected invoice proposals. Improved performance through streamlined data processing for selected proposals. Awareness only; no action required from users. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: …
Summary Custom voice feature for voice agents in Dynamics 365 Contact Center will be available. Users can build and integrate a custom voice model after Microsoft approval. Access the feature via Channels > Custom AI Voices > + Connect Custom Voice. No action is required; this message is for your awareness. Admin Impact: Low User …
Summary Support for line discounts and fees in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Enables calculations for project quotations, contracts, and invoices. No action required from users at this time. Additional information available at the provided link. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium Release Start: 12 Mar 2026 Release End: 12 Mar 2026 Services: D365 Apps Category: …
Summary Users can now localize button and tab labels in Dynamics 365 Commerce for multiple languages. This feature enhances customization without needing duplicate layouts or manual code changes. It improves user interface tailoring for both Self-Checkout and assisted registers. The change is categorized as a new feature by Microsoft. Awareness is provided, and no action …
Summary Upgrade to the latest PowerPoint versions to continue using Captions & Subtitles. Unsupported versions will lose access to Captions & Subtitles after the upgrade deadline. No changes for users on supported versions; settings remain the same. Review and update PowerPoint client versions across your organization. Notify helpdesk and accessibility stakeholders about the changes. Admin …
Summary New feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales allows faster engagement with prospects using Sales Agents. Sales Agents conduct research on leads within CRM systems like Salesforce or Dynamics 365 Sales. Insights generated from web and CRM data help create personalized outreach emails. Configuration options are available to tailor the feature to specific business …
Summary New ability to adjust or reverse project timesheets in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Provides insights into pricing concerns and simplifies corrections for intercompany timesheets. Users can access a form showing incoming and outgoing intercompany timesheets. Alerts for when prices are set to zero or differ from date effective pricing configurations. Project managers can create …
Summary Microsoft Teams will introduce simplified 8-digit numeric-only meeting passcodes, enhancing the joining process for participants. The feature is off by default and requires activation by tenant administrators. Admins can apply the setting to specific users, groups, or the entire organization, while existing meetings will remain unchanged. Users will receive a security warning highlighting reduced …
Summary SharePoint Designer 2013 will be retired, and support will end. No support, security updates, or fixes will be available after retirement. Workflows created with SharePoint Designer 2013 must be migrated to Power Automate. Use the SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) for assessing and migrating workflows. Organizations should review and plan for migration before the retirement …
Summary The Microsoft 365 apps for Mac suite installer will include a shim for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, simplifying deployment for organizations. Users will be able to download and install the full Microsoft 365 Copilot app directly from the shim app located in the Applications folder. Existing Microsoft 365 app installations on macOS will …
Summary Enhanced verbatim responses are being introduced for Microsoft Copilot in Dynamics 365 – Customer Service. Knowledge articles can be tagged to ensure that content is fully presented to customer service representatives. This change provides a direct content viewing experience for users when using the “ask a question” feature. No action is required from users …
Summary Introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Surveys Agent integration in Microsoft Forms for improved form creation and analysis. AI-driven suggestions and analysis will be available to users creating or editing forms with a Copilot license. A new Copilot icon will be present in Microsoft Forms for accessing these features. Users can refine forms, …
Summary Support for certain legacy Teams Phone devices will be retired, preventing them from signing in or operating. Affected devices include Poly Trio, Yealink, and Crestron models listed in the message. Users will be unable to make or receive calls on the impacted devices. Replacement of these devices is necessary, as no automatic upgrade path …