The Microsoft Edge sidebar will be off by default for non-active and new users, but can be re-enabled in settings. Active users will see no change. Administrators can use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy to manage this. The update rolls out in late September to early October 2024.
Microsoft Teams will soon introduce enhancements for multi-room Mesh events, allowing attendees to see reactions from other rooms and enabling hosts to move between rooms. This update, linked to Roadmap ID 412078, will roll out in October 2024 and requires no admin action.
Microsoft Viva is transferring file and conversation settings from the Yammer admin center to the Viva Engage admin center. Rollout starts late October 2024, with completion by mid-November 2024, enhancing performance without disrupting current functions. Admins will manage file upload permissions, GIFs, URL metadata, message translation, and private messages. No action is needed before the rollout.
The Microsoft Mesh app on PC now supports guest access for events, allowing external users to join with a Mesh license. This feature will roll out in October 2024, enabling broader collaboration in Mesh events without requiring admin action. Event organizers can invite guests outside their organization, and future updates will include guest access on Meta Quest and anonymous participation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413713 is associated with this update.
Microsoft is enhancing Teams app discovery, allowing one-click installation and use of previously utilized apps across the platform. This update, linked to Roadmap ID 397089, will start rolling out in early October 2024, with completion expected by late October 2024. Users should ensure app permission policies allow for this feature.
Outlook for Desktop and web will introduce search filters such as All, Mail, Files, Teams, and People. The rollout begins mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-September 2024 for General Availability, completing by mid-October 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
OneDrive is introducing a new confirmation prompt for deleting shared items and an updated prompt for mass local deletions, with rollout starting mid-September 2024. Admins can set policies to manage these prompts, which are enabled by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Azure Information Protection communications will be consolidated under Microsoft Purview in Service Health and Message Center by September 2024. Organizations should update training and documentation, and configure email preferences to include Microsoft Purview for related notifications.
New enhancements to SharePoint Online’s Text web part include custom font colors, paragraph styles, spacing options, line spacing, quote styles, and table column/row highlighting. Rollout begins early September 2024, with no admin action required. Users should be informed of these updates.
Microsoft Teams is increasing meeting passcodes from 6 to 8 characters for enhanced security, starting late October 2024. This change won’t affect internal usage, only external users joining with a Meeting ID and passcode will need to use longer passcodes. No admin action required.
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