Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot takes emails and meetings into account while drafting content in Word

You will no longer need to reference certain types of organizational data for Copilot to generate contextually relevant content. People and chats will still need to be referenced explicitly.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Excel – Preview and “Apply” changes suggested by Copilot

Previously, when a user asked Copilot to make changes to their table data, Copilot would make the changes directly. Now, Copilot will respond with a description of the planned changes, along with a button to “Apply”. Users can choose to refine before applying. This provides more user awareness and control over Copilot’s changes.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Current web content included when drafting with Copilot in Word

Draft with Copilot will include information from Bing search, resulting in content that’s as current as what you would find when searching with Bing on the web.

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The July 2024 Windows security update is now available

The July 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate.

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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:

  • Current Channel
  • Monthly Enterprise Channel
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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Microsoft Viva: Import navigational links from Microsoft SharePoint into Resources in Viva Connections

Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to import SharePoint navigational links directly into the Resources section. This feature will be available on desktop and includes a preview option before saving. Rollout starts early July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.

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Microsoft Viva Engage: Update on community muting for admins

Microsoft Viva Engage will update the community muting feature for admins, affecting visibility of conversations for dynamically added members in Home Feed and digest emails. The rollout is automatic, starting and completing mid-July 2024, with no required admin action before the rollout. Users should be notified.

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Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions

Microsoft Teams introduces new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions within the app. Rollout begins early August 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-August for General Availability, with completion expected by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.

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Microsoft Viva: Choose custom images as icons for resources in Viva Connections

Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to personalize the Resources section with custom image icons. Rollout begins early July 2024, completing by mid-July, and requires no admin action. Users should consider which images to use for customization.

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90-Day Reminder: Upcoming end of servicing date for some editions of Windows 11, versions 21H2 and 22H2

On October 8, 2024, Windows 11, version 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) and Windows 11, version 22H2 (Home and Pro editions) will reach end of servicing. The upcoming October 2024 security update, to be released on October 8, 2024, will be the last update available for these editions. After this date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

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