Microsoft Teams will introduce an eye icon in unread only mode to quickly access read chats and channels without changing filters. Rolling out worldwide from early to mid-May 2026, this feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and improves navigation while keeping the unread list visible.
Starting July 14, 2026, Microsoft will unify the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (SAEC) and Monthly Enterprise Channel (MEC) for Microsoft 365 Apps into a single enterprise update channel, simplifying update management without changing existing policies or user workflows. No action is required.
SharePoint now allows delegation of Restricted Access Control (RAC) management to site admins, requiring justification for changes. This feature, needing a premium license, is off by default and can be enabled by SharePoint admins to reduce overhead while maintaining security and auditability. Rollout completes by April 2026.
Microsoft Whiteboard content in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery can now be viewed directly as readable HTML without downloading files. This rollout, completing by April 2026, improves compliance review workflows and applies automatically with existing permissions and controls intact. No user action is required.
Microsoft Teams will introduce smarter, personalized Autosuggest in search by mid-April 2026, showing clearer suggestions for people, channels, and chats to improve search speed and relevance. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin changes, and enhances user experience without affecting data storage or permissions.
We are announcing the ability to use Microsoft 365 Copilot in model-drive apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on April 15, 2026.
Featured conversations in public Viva Engage communities can now be promoted to all network members or just community members, while private community features remain member-only. This rollout begins late April 2026, requires no admin action, and maintains existing permissions and moderation rules.
We are announcing the ability for makers to create Dataverse AI prompt columns in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on May 4, 2026.
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