Summary
Microsoft has released new updates for Current Channel clients of Microsoft 365 Apps, beginning on September 30 2026. Organisations relying on automatic updates from the Office Content Delivery Network will receive these changes without manual intervention. Administrators who manage client updates internally should download the latest build and begin validation and deployment across their user base.
Administrator impact: Review the release notes and validate the new build if you manage client updates internally.
End user impact: Users will receive the latest application updates according to your configured update channel settings.
Score rationale: This is a routine application update requiring standard administrative awareness and optional deployment.
Current Channel Release Notes
Published: 1 Oct 2026
Expires: 15 Oct 2026
Last updated: 1 Oct 2026
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Microsoft 365 apps, Feature update
We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps:
- Current Channel
Message ID: MC1483566
Published: Sep 30, 2026
Service: Microsoft 365 apps
Tag: Feature update
When this will happen
We’ll be gradually rolling out this update of Microsoft 365 Apps to users on that update channel starting September 30th, 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