Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Receive coaching on your writing in Copilot in Word

The Copilot context menu will include an option for getting AI-generated coaching. Copilot will review the writing and offer suggestions for high-impact areas, such as logical structure, flow, and tone.

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Microsoft Teams: In Chat, “Files” will be renamed to “Shared” and get new features

In Microsoft Teams, the “Files” tab in Chat will be renamed to “Shared” and will include files, links, and upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Rollout begins early July 2024, with full availability by late July 2024. No admin action is required for this update.

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Microsoft Copilot: Optimized File Link Support in Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels

Microsoft Copilot introduces optimizations for faster and more reliable file and link retrieval in Teams chat and channels, requiring a Microsoft 365 license. Rollout begins mid-July 2024, with no additional action needed for preparation.

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Microsoft Outlook: New search UI for contacts and global address list

Outlook for Mac will introduce a new search UI for contacts and the global address list, starting late June 2024, with no preparation needed. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397093.

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Microsoft Teams: New tool for Bookable Desks and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rooms

Microsoft Teams introduces a new tool for Bookable Desks and BYOD Rooms, allowing admins to import device information to the Teams Rooms Pro management portal using a free PowerShell script for easy setup. Available now.

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Microsoft Outlook for Mac: Updated large profile card with org chart and files

The updated large profile card in Microsoft Outlook for Mac, featuring new Organization and Files tabs, is in Public Preview and will be generally available from mid-June to early July 2024. It will be enabled by default with no admin action required.

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Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat will use transcript data when available

Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat’s Copilot will soon access transcript data, improving clarity over previous chat-only results. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing early July. It’s automatic for users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and requires no admin action before rollout.

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Microsoft Viva Amplify: Support for Microsoft SharePoint audience targeting

Microsoft Viva Amplify will support SharePoint audience targeting, allowing news posts to be promoted to specific audiences. This feature will be generally available from mid to late June 2024, with no admin action required for the rollout.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Blanket custom retention policies which apply to all Audit recordTypes

Microsoft Purview is enhancing the Audit custom retention policy experience to make it easier for customers to change the default retention policy across all their Audit logs. With this change, customers can now create blanket custom retention policies that apply to all Audit recordTypes. This capability will become available in addition to the existing support of manually selecting specific recordTypes in a custom policy.

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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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