The message details a new feature allowing Microsoft 365 Copilot users to save and reuse prompts in Business Chat (BizChat), with a rollout starting mid-November 2024. Users can access saved prompts via the Copilot Lab prompt browser or the Copilot Lab website. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Web mode is being released for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams and Outlook, starting mid-November 2024, with full rollout by late November. Users can switch between Web and Work modes, with no admin action needed for the update. Details are in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330.
New Microsoft Teams admin center options will enable admins to disable meeting chat before and after meetings. These options are part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422808 and will roll out between December 2024 and February 2025. Admins should review configurations and inform users accordingly.
Starting mid-January 2025, organizations with enabled passkey (FIDO2) policy and no key restrictions will have passkeys in the Microsoft Authenticator app. Users can add this via aka.ms/MySecurityInfo, and it’s enforced by Conditional Access policy. Organizations preferring not to enable this can impose key restrictions.
Enable audit log search for SharePoint Online content searches in Microsoft Purview by following the provided instructions. This feature is now generally available and requires enabling ‘SearchQueryInitiatedSharePoint’ for users. No admin action is needed before the rollout, but reviewing configurations and updating documentation is advised.
Microsoft Viva Engage is introducing a ‘Top questions’ feature to display the most popular questions in a community over the last 90 days, aiding in finding relevant content. It will roll out from mid-November to late December 2024 and will be enabled by default. No admin action is required for the rollout.
Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance is enhancing policy alerts with improved capabilities and customization options. Public Preview begins mid-November 2024, with General Availability starting early February 2025. Admins can adjust alert frequency and recipients. This feature is enabled by default. Learn more on Microsoft’s official documentation pages.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to share BizChat prompts via a link. This feature requires a Copilot license and will roll out globally starting late November 2024. Users can manage shared prompts on the Copilot Lab website, and admins can export these prompts. No admin action is required before the rollout.
The new Outlook for Windows and web will enable categorizing individual emails in conversation view. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 416450, will roll out from mid-November 2024 to mid-February 2025, requiring no admin action.
Copilot Pages will be available in Microsoft Copilot for users with an Entra account and SharePoint license starting early November 2024. This feature allows for collaborative and persistent workspaces in Copilot chat. It will be enabled by default with admin controls for customization.
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