Excel is blocking untrusted XLL add-ins by default

We are introducing a default change for Excel Windows desktop apps that run XLL add-ins: XLL add-ins from untrusted locations will now be blocked by default.

For XLL add-ins in files from untrusted locations, you will no longer be able to enable content with a click of a button. A message will appear notifying you of the risk and a link to get more information about possible workarounds and support. This change will help you stay more secure by blocking popular attack techniques. 

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Originally posted by Microsoft Mar 7, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Built-in DLP content inspection engine retirement

We are retiring the ability to configure new policies with the Built-in DLP engine from Defender for Cloud Apps/file policy configuration starting March 2023. Instead, we recommend the utilization of DCS (Data Classification Service) content inspection engine, which is where we will continue to invest our development resources.  This engine is Purview’s content engine and will bring the best capabilities for our users.  

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Originally posted by Microsoft Mar 6, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Outlook: Support Pop-up Messages in Outlook that Warn/Justify/Block Emails Being sent with Sensitivity Labels

Outlook for desktop native sensitivity labeling will support oversharing pop-up dialogue as am AIP plug-in to warn, justify or block emails being sent.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 100255

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Originally posted by Microsoft Mar 3, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Custom Templates Available for Whiteboard

Saving and sharing templates in Microsoft Whiteboard allows you to create and save customized layouts and content that can be used to create new whiteboards quickly and efficiently.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 98085

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Originally posted by Microsoft Mar 3, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current ChannelUpdates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps:

• Current Channel

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Originally posted by Microsoft Mar 1, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Start Configuring Viva Engage in the new Engage admin experience

The Viva Engage experience has now arrived! You can discover this experience through search by searching for Viva, or Engage, as well as navigate to the experience via the setup tab, and then click on the Viva Collection. From the Viva suite page admins can navigate to the Viva engage app page where admins can begin their Viva Engage deployment process.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 28, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Viva Goals: Increased Functionality and Terminology Change of Team Field

Viva Goals currently has a field named “type” while creating and filtering OKRs which designates where the OKR would be created. The terminology is now changing from “type” to “teams.” In addition to the name change, the functionality of the “teams” field will expand to include additional context and faster search capability as OKR owners assign a team to an OKR.

All OKRs created from the My OKRs page will now be set to unassigned by default. OKRs being created from a specific team or organization page will continue to have the current default of the selected team or the organization.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 27, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Viva Goals Administrator role for IT admins

Global Admins will now be able to assign a new role called ‘Viva Goals Administrator’ to the IT admins who are tasked with managing Viva Goals policy settings for the company. 

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Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 24, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Send to Kindle feature shipping

We will be adding the ability for users to send documents from Microsoft Word (Win32, Web, Mac) to the Kindle e-reader device or Kindle app.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117542

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Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 23, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Self-service trial experience available for Viva Goals

In March, individual users in your organization will be able to sign up for a self-service trial of Viva Goals from the website. This self-service experience allows individuals and teams to try Viva Goals with no requirement to input payment information, while providing complete visibility and control to their Microsoft 365 admin.

Previously, only admin-initiated trials of Viva Goals were available, which were limited to one trial per tenant. Customers told us they wanted a way for multiple departments across their organization to try Viva Goals at the same time. To meet this demand, we’re launching self-service trials.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 16, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments