Summary
- Draft Mode is being added for official Brand Kits in Microsoft 365 apps, allowing Brand Managers to edit and review changes in a draft workspace before publishing.
- Draft changes will not alter the current live Brand Kit until the updated kit is published.
- Viewers will continue using the existing live Brand Kit while updates are being prepared, helping preserve brand consistency.
- Microsoft states no action is required to enable the feature, but organizations should align internal review and publishing processes and inform Brand Managers.
Primary Service: M365 Apps
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 31 Oct 2026
Release End: 01 Nov 2026
Services: M365 Apps, M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature, User Adoption
History
10/29/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’re introducing Draft Mode for official Brand Kits. Draft Mode gives Brand Managers a workspace to make and review changes before publishing them. Changes remain in draft and do not affect the current live Brand Kit until the updated kit is published.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in late October 2026 and expected to complete by early November 2026
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Brand Managers who manage official Brand Kits and viewers who access them
Platforms and services
Microsoft 365 apps
What will happen
- Brand Managers can create, review, and refine changes before publishing an updated official Brand Kit.
- Changes made in Draft Mode do not affect the current live Brand Kit until the updated kit is published.
- Viewers will continue to have access to the current live Brand Kit while changes are being prepared.
- Organizations can maintain a consistent brand experience while Brand Kit updates are in progress.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required to prepare for this feature.
We recommend informing Brand Managers about Draft mode and aligning on your organization’s internal review and publishing process for official Brand Kit updates.
Learn more
Create and Manage Official Brand Kits in Microsoft Copilot | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.