Summary
- Microsoft has released a new update for Microsoft 365 Apps in the Current Channel.
- The update is being rolled out to clients on that channel, and no tenant-side configuration change is required for devices that already update from the Office CDN.
- Administrators who manage Microsoft 365 Apps updates themselves can download the latest build and deploy it according to their standard process.
- Review the linked Current Channel release notes for version details and any build-specific fixes or changes.
We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
Primary Service: M365 Apps
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 04 Aug 2026
Release End: 04 Aug 2026
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1447636
Severity: Normal
Category: Stay Informed
Service: Microsoft 365 apps
Tags: Feature update
History
8/4/2026 Item Added to Message Center
When this will happen
We’ll be gradually rolling out this update of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that update channel starting August 4th, 2026 (PST).
How this will affect your organization
If your Microsoft 365 Apps clients are configured to automatically update from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN), then no action is required.
If you manage updates directly you can now download this latest update and begin deployment.
What you need to do to prepare
To get more details about this update view the following release notes:
- Current Channel