Summary
- Microsoft has released a new update for Microsoft 365 Apps on the Current Channel.
- Organizations using Microsoft 365 Apps configured to update from the Office CDN do not need to take any action.
- If updates are managed directly, IT can download the latest build and begin deployment.
- This is a routine feature update for the desktop Office apps; no specific configuration change is described in the post.
Microsoft has released a fresh feature update for Microsoft 365 Apps on the Current Channel beginning in September 2026. This rollout reaches users gradually over a standard deployment window. Administrators who manage Office client updates internally should download the package and prepare their testing rings. Organisations relying on automatic updates from the Office Content Delivery Network do not need to take any action.
Administrator impact: Review the release notes and test the new client build if you manage Office updates manually rather than using automatic CDN delivery.
End user impact: Users will receive new features and quality improvements automatically through the standard application update process.
Score rationale: This is a routine monthly client update requiring standard administrative awareness and optional manual packaging.
Current Channel release notes
Primary Service: M365 Apps
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 18 Sept 2026
Release End: 18 Sept 2026
Published: 19 Sept 2026
Expires: 3 Oct 2026
Last updated: 19 Sept 2026
Services: M365 Apps
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Feature Update
History
9/19/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps:
- Current Channel
When this will happen
We’ll be gradually rolling out this update of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that update channel starting September 18th, 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