The web player for audio & video files that are stored in OneDrive and SharePoint (including when those files are embedded in Teams, Yammer, and SharePoint web parts) is being updated with a new user look and feel and adheres to greater levels of accessibility for keyboard navigation and screen readers. Please see Play video & audio files on Microsoft 365 – SharePoint for more details. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82039.
Affected Workloads
- SharePoint Online
- Yammer Enterprise
- OneDrive for Business
- Microsoft Teams
When this will happen
We expect the rollout of this new feature to begin for Targeted release in early July (previously late June) and expect the full rollout to be completed for Standard tenants by late September (previously late August).
Note: Some users may see this feature before other users within your organization.
How this affects your organization
Users will see and interact with the new player for all OneDrive for Business and SharePoint video and audio files.
New version of ODSP player.
Previous version of ODSP player.
What you need to do to prepare
No specific preparation required. You might want to notify your users about this updated design and update any training or documentation as needed.
Message ID: MC261352
Published: 10 June 2021
Updated: 10 August 2021
Effective: September 20, 2021
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
