Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use a weblink to reference files in Copilot in Word

Users can copy and paste a link of a supported file into the Draft with Copilot UI as a reference instead of searching for it in the file reference menu.

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Microsoft Teams: Meeting recordings are now saved in organizer’s Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft Teams meeting recordings will now be saved to the organizer’s OneDrive by default, with rollout dates varying from mid-May to late August 2024, depending on the service availability. Admins can use PowerShell policy ‘TeamsRecordingRollOutPolicy’ for special cases. No significant user impact is expected, but admins may need to update documentation.

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Microsoft Teams: Shorter meeting URLs

Microsoft Teams is shortening meeting URLs for easier sharing across all platforms. The rollout starts in early May 2024 and will be completed by early July 2024. Existing URLs will still work; new URLs will have a simplified syntax. Organizations should check integrations that use URL parameters and update documentation. No admin action is required.

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Microsoft Teams: Access other apps and websites while using annotations

Microsoft Teams is enhancing the annotations feature to allow interaction with apps and websites during screen-sharing sessions without ending the annotation. Rollout begins early May 2024, with completion by late May. No admin action needed; users should be informed of the update.

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Microsoft Teams: Updated Copilot for Teams meetings controls

Microsoft Teams is updating Copilot meeting controls, with enforceable policies for using Copilot with transcription post-meeting. Changes include new wording and descriptions for settings in the Teams admin center and meeting options. Rollout begins mid-April 2024, with completion by early May 2024. Admins should update policies and inform users.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Ground prompts on local files when using Copilot with Graph-grounded chat

Ground prompts on local files when using Copilot with Graph-grounded chat by clicking “Upload” in the ContextIQ interface.

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Microsoft Teams: Bookable desks

With the bookable desks feature in Teams, users can reserve desks upon arrival by plugging in to shared desks. IT admins can discover bookable desks in shared spaces in the Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Management portal and collect utilization data from these desks for proactive management and planning.

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SharePoint: Change history reports

Create custom reports to monitor changes made to the SharePoint configuration across various levels of your organization. Review CSV reports of site actions or organization setting changes made within the last 180 days.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Use Draft with Copilot in Word based on text, list, or table selection

Use Draft with Copilot in Word with the on-canvas Copilot menu when a user selects text, a list, or a table. This generates new content from Copilot and provides a richer, more interactive experience.

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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 on the entire document.

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