OneDrive: Android – Jump to Page for PDF viewing

You will soon be able to move from page to page while viewing PDF documents in Microsoft OneDrive Android app by typing the page number in Jump to Page.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81920.

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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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Immersive Reader is now available in OneDrive and SharePoint for documents

This new feature release will allow users to launch Word Documents and text files into Immersive Reader from OneDrive.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81954.

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Group chat with external users in Teams GA

This new external group chat feature enables your users to initiate and participate in group Teams chats with users from outside your organization, AAD identity required. Expanding on the existing ability for Teams users to find, participate in 1:1 chat, call and set up meetings with external users, external group chat in Teams supports up to 250 participants across multiple organizations in a single chat. This is rolling out on Teams desktop, web and mobile.

  • External group chat is part of Microsoft Teams Connect. Azure Active Directory (AAD) is required. The organizations are required to use the open federation policy or be on each other’s allow list.

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Floor Plans for workspace booking in mobile devices

This new feature will allow you to add floor plans to your reserved workspaces so users can easily see where a workspace is located. This is rolling out on Outlook iOS and Android Apps.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 81950

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Notifications pane in Outlook for Web will now be titled ‘Activity’

The notifications pane under the bell icon in Outlook for Web will now be titled ‘Activity’ instead of the previous ‘Notifications’

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 72213

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PowerPoint Live: Present to Teams from PowerPoint for Mac

This new feature release will bring the PowerPoint Live in Teams entry point into PowerPoint for Mac. Clicking the “Present in Teams” button in PowerPoint will be the only step you need to take to present the deck in your Teams meeting.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82712

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Recommended Files in Office: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365

Microsoft Office displays a list of recommended files on the File tab, or start page, of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on Windows. This list allows you to keep track of work around you and quickly access files with activity you value most such as edits, mentions, comments by people you interact with.

This feature uses machine learning to predict which files you’re most likely to want to work on next and presents those as a set of cards you can choose from. Only files that you have access to in OneDrive or SharePoint are suggested.

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New Outlook for Mac Preview becomes the default experience in the Preview Channel

With usage growing daily in our preview experience, we are rolling out Outlook for Mac to Preview Channel as the default experience for any user who has never tried the new experience. The default-on Outlook toggle provides access to enhanced performance and user experience across Mail, Calendar, People, and Search.

We announced the toggle in July, 2020 (MC219576).

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Together Mode generally available

General availability of Together Mode and removal of the Preview label. 

When this will happen

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