Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – Edit questions associated to live surveys

Allow Glint Admins to edit select fields of a question that is associated to live surveys.

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Outlook: Initial version of PST support in new Outlook for Windows

The initial version of PST support in new Outlook for Windows will enable users to open “*.pst” files (a.k.a. Outlook Data Files), read all e-mail messages within the “*.pst” file, and search e-mail messages within the “.pst” file. This initial support is limited to Mail items and is read-only. All Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks data saved in the “*.pst” files are still there, but they cannot be accessed in this initial version. #newoutlookforwindows

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Microsoft Purview portal: Enhanced global Search

The Microsoft Purview portal will soon introduce an enhanced global Search feature, allowing users to search for organizational profiles, including names, email addresses, role groups, and admin units. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 396570 and 396571, will start rolling out in early July 2024 and is expected to complete by early September 2024. No admin action is required for this automatic rollout.

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Microsoft Teams: Use Teams Q&A to collect attendee questions in GCC

Teams Q&A enhances meeting and webinar participation for attendees by allowing participants to submit questions and engage in discussions. Organizers can moderate the Q&A feed, highlight important questions, and provide live answers. This feature is ideal for structured meetings and events, promoting an interactive and inclusive environment.

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Microsoft Viva: Viva Insights Copilot Dashboard delegation

Users can delegate access to the Copilot Dashboard to others within their company. Admins can set policies to manage access to the delegation feature.

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Power Platform – Modern security role redirection from the Dynamics 365 portal to Power Platform admin center

We are announcing the general availability of modern hierarchy security setting URL redirection. This was made available via public preview on March 25, 2024, and will be available as part of general availability starting June 17, 2024.

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Microsoft SharePoint Online: Apply shapes to images

SharePoint Online will soon introduce a feature allowing users to apply shapes like square, circle, triangle, hexagon, pebble, and teardrop to images in Image and Text web parts. Rollout begins mid-April 2024 and ends early June 2024. No admin action is needed before the rollout.

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Microsoft Teams: People app on Teams phone devices

The new Microsoft Teams feature enhances the People app on Teams Phone devices, offering a quicker, more streamlined experience. Users can switch between contact lists rapidly, add people, or create groups. The rollout begins in mid-July 2024, with updates necessary to access the new feature. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396773 details this update.

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Microsoft Teams: Private Line feature on Teams phone devices

Microsoft Teams is introducing a Private Line feature for Teams phone devices, allowing users with delegate lines to have a second, private number. This feature includes distinct ringtones and call history tagging for differentiation. It will roll out worldwide starting mid-July 2024. Users must configure private lines via PowerShell.

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Microsoft Viva: Official Communities Discovery and Filter

In Microsoft Viva, Official Communities, verified by Engage admins, will be more discoverable on the Communities discovery page and can be filtered on the View all Communities page. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396722, will roll out in June 2024.

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