This new feature release will allow users to launch Word Documents and text files into Immersive Reader from OneDrive. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81954.
Users can now open Word files directly into Immersive Reader from inside OneDrive and SharePoint.
Affected Workloads
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive for Business
When this will happen
This feature will start rolling out in Mid-May and complete rollout by mid-August (previously late June).
How this will affect your organization
Users will now have the option to open Word documents and text files directly into Immersive Reader from OneDrive and SharePoint libraries.
Immersive Reader in OneDrive
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What you need to do to prepare
You might want to notify your users about this new capability and update your training and documentation as appropriate.
Message ID: MC255538
Published: 11 May 2021
Updated: 12 July 2021
