Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention for endpoints: New device properties in device onboarding page

The message details the addition of new properties to the Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention device onboarding page, including OS build, Defender versions, and other device details. Rollout begins early May 2024 with no action required for preparation.

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Updated handling of Microsoft Office documents in Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android

Outlook for iOS and Android will prioritize standalone Word, Excel, or PowerPoint apps for opening documents over the Microsoft 365 app, starting early June 2024. Organizations should adjust app management policies and inform users about this update.

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS: Mail categories

Mail categories will be available in Microsoft Outlook for iOS starting early May 2024, with full rollout by mid-May. This feature, already accessible to Apple TestFlight customers, allows users to view and apply categories to emails. No admin action is required, but user notification is suggested.

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Product transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain – April 2024

Microsoft products Viva Engage, Viva Goals, and Viva Pulse are now available on the cloud.microsoft domain, with a full transition expected by April 2024. Users will be redirected automatically, and no action is required if Microsoft network guidance is followed. Organizations should update materials and ensure network access to cloud.microsoft.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot assisted Loop Page Creation

Collaborate with copilot to go from a blank page to a structured document ready for collaboration as quickly as possible. Start from scratch, or select an existing page or template as the starting point and Copilot can modify it for the task at hand

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Microsoft Viva: Multi-tenant communities and campaigns in Viva Engage

Microsoft Viva Engage is bringing support to enable multi-tenant organizations to have a seamless experience with Campaigns and Communities.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Summary in Chat support for document text selection

Summary requests in chat can be limited to operate only on the user-selected text in the document, rather than operating in large part against the entire document.

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SharePoint: Pages – Updated Hero web part with new layout & styles

The reimagined hero web part will feature a carousel layout and a selection of new styles, creating an eye-catching and engaging experience at the top of the page.

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Outlook: Swipe in the Message List on Outlook on the Web and the New Outlook for Windows

The Message List will now support Swipe from Left and Swipe from Right actions on Outlook on the Web and the New Outlook for Windows. As a result, some minor organization changes will also happen for the hover actions. #newoutlookforwindows

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SharePoint: Flexible Layouts

New flexible layout sections allow authors to build pages without the strict column structure. Web parts can be dynamically resized and moved within the flexible section.

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