Summary
- Microsoft Viva Engage shared messages will show richer previews of the original post, including formatted text, images, videos, and attachments.
- On Viva Engage web, users can open the full conversation in a dialog, including replies and reactions, without losing their place in the feed.
- The change affects users who view or interact with shared messages in Viva Engage; sharing workflows themselves are unchanged.
- No admin configuration changes are required, but IT should inform users and update training/help content if it shows shared message behavior.
Primary Service: Viva
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Nov 2026
Release End: 30 Nov 2026
Services: Viva
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Feature Update, User Adoption
History
11/5/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are improving the shared message experience in Microsoft Viva Engage to make it easier for users to discover, read, and participate in conversations shared by their colleagues. Shared messages will display richer previews of the original post, including formatted text, images, videos, and attachments. On Viva Engage web surfaces, users will be able to open and interact with the full conversation without losing their place in the feed.
Rollout schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2026 and is expected to complete by late November 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
Users who view and interact with shared messages in Microsoft Viva Engage.
Platforms and services
Microsoft Viva Engage, with the conversation dialog experience available on web surfaces.
What will happen
- Shared messages will display more of the original content, including formatted text, images, videos, and attachments.
- Users can select a shared message or View full conversation to open the original conversation in a dialog, including replies and reactions.
- Users can react, reply, and share from the conversation dialog without losing their place in the feed.
- Shared message previews will reflect changes to the original post, including edits.
- Users will continue to discover and share messages as they do today. This update focuses on improving how recipients experience shared content.
Updated Viva Engage feed experience
Action required and recommendations
No changes to existing sharing workflows are required. We recommend informing users about the improved shared message experience and updating any existing training or support materials that demonstrate how shared messages appear in Viva Engage.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.