Summary
- Microsoft has released new updates for Microsoft 365 Apps across Current Channel, Monthly Enterprise Channel, and Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel.
- Organizations using Office CDN automatic updates should not need to take any action.
- If updates are managed directly, admins can download the latest build and begin deployment.
- Review the linked release notes for channel-specific version details and change information.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1453225
Primary Service: M365 Apps
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 11 Aug 2026
Release End: 11 Aug 2026
Last Modified: August 12, 2026
Published: 8/12/2026
Severity: Normal
Category: Stay Informed
Tags: New feature, Feature update
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft 365 apps
History
8/12/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:
- Current Channel
- Monthly Enterprise Channel
- Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
When this will happen
We’ll be gradually rolling out these updates of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on those update channels starting August 11th, 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 these latest updates and begin deployment.
What you need to do to prepare
To get more details about these updates view the following release notes:
- Current Channel
- Monthly Enterprise Channel
- Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel