MC1426714 Microsoft Viva: Create and customize Power BI reports

Eligible Viva Insights users can now create, customize, and save supported Power BI reports, including Copilot Adoption reports, with existing governance and permissions enforced.

Microsoft Viva

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-08-01

Viva, Power BI, Copilot

Review Copilot Analytics role assignments and delegation configurations · Communicate the new creation capability to eligible users before rollout completion

MC1426709 Microsoft Teams: Custom recording and transcription notifications now available for 1:1 calls

Custom recording/transcription notifications in Teams, previously for meetings, now auto-apply to 1:1 calls for consistent consent messaging and privacy compliance.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-08-01

Teams

No action needed if using custom notifications; settings will auto-extend to 1:1 calls · To configure custom notifications, use Teams admin center > Meetings > Meeting policies

MC1426708 End of support for OneDrive sync app on Windows 10 22H1 and earlier

OneDrive sync app updates end for Windows 10 version 22H1 and earlier starting August 15, 2026; upgrade to Windows 10 22H2 or newer to remain supported.

Microsoft OneDrive

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-08-15

OneDrive, Microsoft 365

Identify devices running Windows 10 22H1 and earlier · Upgrade devices to Windows 11 where possible

MC1392569 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Outlook emails in Copilot Notebooks

Users with Copilot (Premium) can now add Outlook emails as references in Copilot Notebooks to ground AI responses with email context; rollout completes July 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-07-01

Copilot, Outlook, Microsoft 365

Inform users about ability to add emails as notebook references · Update internal training or documentation if applicable

MC1426371 Microsoft Entra: Passkeys by default and retirement of Microsoft-provided SMS and voice authentication

Microsoft Entra will make passkeys the default authentication method on Sep 1, 2026; Microsoft-provided SMS/voice MFA will retire Feb 1, 2027—configure your own provider if needed.

Microsoft Entra

planForChange

2026-07-13

2027-01-04

Entra

Plan and communicate passkey registration for users · Decide if SMS/voice authentication is still required

MC1323266 (Updated) Power BI integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot can now answer user questions using Power BI reports and semantic models for Frontier-enrolled customers, grounded in Power BI data and respecting permissions.

Power BI, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-06-01

Power BI, Copilot, Fabric

Review feature in Copilot settings · Optionally disable via Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1127230 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Content Sources in Copilot Chat

Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can now scope Copilot Chat responses to selected content sources, improving relevance and control without admin action required.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-01-01

Copilot, Microsoft 365

Inform helpdesk staff of new Copilot Chat capability · Update internal documentation on Copilot usage, if needed

MC1423114 Microsoft Teams: Stricter external access controls for federated chats

Two new Teams PowerShell controls let admins enforce stricter external access and mutual federation policies for federated group chats, reducing exposure to unapproved organizations.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-10

2026-07-31

Teams

Review external access requirements and federation strategy · Verify Allowed Domains configuration

MC1423106 Introducing cross-tenant message recall in Exchange Online

Cross-tenant Message Recall in Exchange Online lets admins allow trusted external Microsoft 365 tenants to recall sent messages; disabled by default, controlled via allow list.

Exchange Online

planForChange

2026-07-10

2026-08-15

Exchange, Outlook

Review with messaging and security teams · Enable or disable feature with Exchange Online PowerShell

MC1309747 (Updated) Planner is now available in Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Planner is now integrated into Outlook (web, new Windows app) and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, enabling users to manage tasks without switching apps.

Exchange Online, Planner

planForChange

2026-07-10

2026-07-20

Exchange, Planner, Outlook, Copilot

Inform users that Planner is now accessible within Outlook and Copilot app · Update internal documentation or helpdesk guidance

MC1422059 Microsoft 365 Copilot: Proactive work scenarios sent as push notifications

Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app will proactively push contextual notifications for daily priorities and action items, leveraging Copilot memory and insights from emails, Teams, and files.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-09

2026-07-15

Copilot, Teams, Outlook

Inform helpdesk and support teams about new Copilot mobile notifications. · Update Copilot adoption and training materials.

MC1421920 Surveys agent retirement and transition to Copilot in Microsoft Forms

Microsoft is retiring the Surveys agent and transitioning users to a unified Copilot-powered experience in Microsoft Forms, with improved AI features and no license change.

Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-09

2026-08-31

Forms, Copilot

Inform users about the transition · Update internal documentation referencing the Surveys agent

MC1155311 (Updated) Viva Engage: Agents in Viva Engage communities Public Preview

Viva Engage Community Agents now allow Copilot-licensed users to @-mention agents and ground answers on additional SharePoint sites; GA rollout starts in September 2026 and feature will be on by default.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-09

2026-02-16

Viva, Copilot, SharePoint

Opt network into Public Preview via Engage admin center (if participating in preview) · Communicate changes to helpdesk staff

MC1419800 SharePoint button web part: Add custom Copilot in SharePoint prompts or start Power Automate flows

SharePoint Button web part gains ability to launch Copilot prompts (for Copilot-licensed users) or initiate Power Automate flows, enabling AI and workflow actions from SharePoint pages.

SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

SharePoint, Copilot, Power Automate

Review SharePoint governance and page authoring guidance before rollout · Inform SharePoint site owners and content authors about new Button web part capabilities

MC1419798 Microsoft Teams Rooms: Identify in-room participants with IntelliFrame people labels

Teams Rooms on Windows adds IntelliFrame people labels to identify in-room participants by name for remote attendees, improving hybrid meeting clarity; rollout starts early September 2026.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-09-01

Teams

Review Teams Rooms Pro device licensing · Verify supported intelligent cameras in use

MC1293480 (Updated) Exchange Online: Retirement of legacy TLS versions for POP and IMAP connections

Exchange Online will require TLS 1.2 or later for all POP3 and IMAP4 connections, as support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 is being retired to enhance security.

Exchange Online

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Exchange

Review all POP and IMAP clients for TLS 1.2+ support · Update or replace legacy clients relying on TLS 1.0/1.1

MC1279093 (Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing how we handle promotional mail

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will begin tagging promotional email as 'promotions' and can automatically route them to a new Promotions folder, improving inbox organization and learning from user actions.

Microsoft Defender XDR

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-04-15

Defender, Outlook

Review mailbox handling guidance · Update training materials

MC1330888 (Updated) Upcoming change to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Advanced Hunting: removal of SMB signature data

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will remove SMB signature inspection events from Advanced Hunting starting July 13, 2026, to enhance performance and shift to Zeek-based network analysis.

Microsoft Defender XDR

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-01

Defender

Review custom detection rules for SMB signature references · Update queries to use port 445 filtering for SMB traffic

MC1316231 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Front-of-room view control for Webinars and structured meetings in Teams Rooms on Android

Teams Rooms on Android front-of-room displays will now default to attendee view during webinars and structured meetings, enhancing clarity for in-room participants.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-06-15

Teams

Ensure Teams Rooms on Android devices are updated · Confirm displays and consoles function as expected

MC1279071 (Updated) Queues app on Microsoft Teams mobile

The Teams Queues app is coming to mobile (iOS/Android), letting licensed calling reps and supervisor leads manage call queues and participation from their phones, starting mid-May through July 2026.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-05-15

Teams

Optionally ensure users have Teams Phone and Teams Premium licenses · Inform mobile-focused reps/leads of new mobile queue capabilities

MC1392571 (Updated) Connect Teams meeting to existing Planner Plans

Users can now link Microsoft Teams meetings to existing Planner plans, allowing tasks from meetings to be tracked in a single plan for improved organization.

Planner, Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-01

Planner, Teams, Loop

Ensure Teams, Planner, and Loop are enabled in your tenant · Review whether Facilitator should be enabled

MC1134737 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private channels increased limits and transition to group compliance

Private channels in Teams are migrating to use group mailboxes, enhancing limits and compliance. Admins must update compliance policies and remediate ownerless/guest-only private channels by July 31, 2026.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Teams, Purview

Review and update compliance, retention, hold, and DLP policies for private channels to target team groups · Remediate private channels with no users or only guest users by adding an in-tenant owner

MC1418559 Action required: Retirement of EWS-based Personal Bookings controls (Microsoft Bookings)

Personal Bookings access in Microsoft Bookings will only be managed by OWA Mailbox Policy settings; EWS-based controls are retiring August 5, 2026.

Microsoft Bookings

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-08-04

Bookings, Exchange

Review current EWS-based Personal Bookings configuration · Migrate Personal Bookings controls to OWA Mailbox Policy

MC1411727 Copilot Notebooks: Suggested artifacts for faster content creation

Copilot Notebooks will proactively recommend Word, Excel, and PowerPoint artifacts based on notebook and Microsoft 365 context, reducing prompt repetition for eligible Copilot users.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-06

2026-07-07

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, Copilot Notebooks, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Review user-facing communications regarding Copilot Notebooks · Inform help desk teams about the new recommendation experience

MC1269864 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New chat sections for muted and meeting chats

Teams introduces Muted chats and Meeting chats sections to organize chat lists; rollout from May to July 2026 for all users, with no admin controls required.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-06

2026-05-01

Teams

Inform users about new chat sections · Notify helpdesk staff about changes to muted chats

MC1413302 Discussion post previews coming to Viva Engage

Viva Engage introduces discussion post previews, letting users review formatting and presentation before publishing to improve communication quality and confidence.

Microsoft Viva

planForChange

2026-07-03

2026-07-31

Viva, Viva Engage

Inform users about post preview feature · Communicate update to communications teams and leadership

MC1227622 (Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal

Teams Android device management is moving from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, unifying Teams device management for admins.

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 for the web

planForChange

2026-07-02

2026-06-01

Teams, Microsoft 365 For The Web

Monitor the Microsoft Learn article for updates and migration guidance · Update internal IT documentation to reference PMP as the management portal

MC1230891 (Updated) SharePoint Designer 2013 reaches end of support on July 14, 2026

SharePoint Designer 2013 reaches end of support on July 14, 2026; organizations must migrate workflows and customizations to supported tools like Power Automate.

SharePoint Online

planForChange

2026-07-02

2026-07-13

SharePoint

Review existing SharePoint Designer 2013 workflows and customizations · Plan and complete migration to supported technologies

MC1255407 (Updated) Publishing InfoPath Forms in SharePoint Online will not be allowed for all tenants

InfoPath Forms Service in SharePoint Online will be fully retired on July 14, 2026. Publishing of new or updated InfoPath forms is blocked after May 18, 2026.

SharePoint Online

planForChange

2026-07-02

2026-05-18

SharePoint, Infopath

Identify all InfoPath forms in use with the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool · Use Power BI InfoPath Report to review usage

MC616550 (Updated) InfoPath 2013 client and InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online will reach end of support in July 2026

InfoPath Forms Services will be retired from SharePoint Online on July 14, 2026; publishing new/updated forms blocks after May 18, 2026. Plan migration to Power Apps, Power Automate, or Forms.

SharePoint Online

planForChange

2026-07-02

2026-07-14

SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Forms

Assess InfoPath usage with Microsoft 365 Assessment tool · Communicate changes to impacted site owners/teams

MC1411726 Remote Event Receivers in SharePoint Online will be retired

Remote Event Receivers in SharePoint Online are retiring. All RERs, including those using Entra apps, will stop working after July 1, 2027. Migrate to webhooks or Graph notifications.

SharePoint Online

planForChange

2026-07-01

2027-07-01

SharePoint, Entra, Graph

Identify any in-house solutions using Remote Event Receivers · Work with developers to assess RER usage

MC1317197 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: A refreshed in-meeting experience with simpler controls and a smarter share panel

Teams meetings are getting redesigned meeting and sharing controls to reduce accidental clicks, improve usability, and boost user confidence; rollout starts July 2026.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-01

2026-07-09

Teams

Review Teams meeting app pinning policies and plan for new two-app limit · Communicate redesigned meeting controls to users and support teams

MC1411577 Microsoft Defender: Automated investigation and response (AIR) integrated into antivirus with manual triggering removed

Automated investigation and response (AIR) in Microsoft Defender will be removed as a separate/manual feature from September 1, 2026; on-demand investigations should now use antivirus scans.

Microsoft Defender XDR

planForChange

2026-07-01

2026-09-01

Defender

Review and update any playbooks, scripts, or integrations triggering AIR before September 1, 2026 · Replace AIR-based workflows with antivirus scan workflows

MC1420897 Viva Glint: Copilot-enhanced topic assignment for employee feedback comments

Microsoft is adding Copilot-enhanced topic assignment and five new standard topics to Viva Glint, improving employee feedback analysis. Controlled by the existing Glint Copilot VFAM toggle.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-07-20

Viva, Copilot

Review Glint Copilot VFAM toggle setting · Coordinate with privacy, HR, legal, and governance stakeholders

MC1423103 Copilot Notebooks now supports Markdown (.md) files as grounding sources

Copilot Notebooks can now use Markdown (.md) files as notebook references, improving grounding for Copilot responses with technical docs, READMEs, runbooks, and wikis.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-07-15

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive

Review internal guidance for users who maintain Markdown-based documentation · Communicate the update to Copilot Notebook users

MC1404310 (Updated) Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics – Manager role license requirement update for team views

Viva Insights Copilot Analytics will no longer require a Viva Insights license for managers to access team views, expanding access based on admin settings and supporting wider Copilot adoption.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

planForChange

2026-07-13

2026-07-15

Viva, Copilot

Review the update and assess impact on reporting, governance, and manager access policies · Verify access to manager-scoped team views in Viva Insights admin settings

MC1173208 (Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard

A new default-on export in Copilot Dashboard lets eligible users with company-wide access download de-identified, user-level Copilot usage metrics for the past six months.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-03-31

Viva, Copilot, Viva Insights

Review dashboard user assignments and VFAM access policies · Communicate upcoming feature to eligible users

MC1230892 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated handling of entity inserts in the Copilot Chat input box

Copilot and Copilot Chat now omit entity names as text when inserting content via Add Work Content (+), streamlining prompt creation. Rollout: late May to mid-July 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-02-15

Copilot, Copilot Chat

Inform helpdesk or training teams about the change · Update internal documentation referencing entity insertion behavior

MC1239927 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot for Teams: Bilingual consecutive interpretation mode with Interpreter agent

Consecutive Interpretation in Teams enables structured multilingual meetings via meeting-level interpretation, available to users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses; rollout is paused.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-03-01

Copilot, Teams

Ensure intended users have active Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses · Consider providing user guidance on appropriate meeting scenarios

MC1425995 Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Enable time zone independent behavior on Time Entry Grid

Admins can now enable time zone independent behavior for the Time Entry Grid in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, allowing time entries to display on the same calendar date across time zones.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-07-24

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Project Operations

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MC1425968 Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Configure Maximum Daily Time Entry Duration

Admins can now configure maximum daily time entry duration in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, available starting July 24, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-07-24

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Project Operations

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MC1423118 OneDrive for the web: Document library views now available in OneDrive

OneDrive users can now access, manage, and create SharePoint document library views directly in OneDrive, streamlining shared content organization and productivity.

Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-07-15

OneDrive, SharePoint

Inform users about the new view management capability in OneDrive · Update internal documentation with guidance on using views in OneDrive

MC1423113 Create, view, and edit Markdown files in OneDrive mobile

OneDrive mobile apps for iOS and Android will support creation, viewing, and editing of Markdown (.md) files, aligning mobile with web experience. Rollout starts mid-July 2026.

Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-07-15

OneDrive

Review the updated OneDrive mobile experience · Inform help desk and support teams

MC1423108 Microsoft Entra: Improved restore experience for Authenticator passkeys on iOS

Improved and guided restore experience for device-bound passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator on iOS, easing user migration to new devices while maintaining security.

Microsoft Entra

planForChange

2026-07-10

2026-08-01

Entra, Authenticator, Ios

Inform users about the improved restore experience on iOS devices · Update internal helpdesk documentation for device migration or Authenticator restore scenarios

MC1218000 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Structured document generation with Forms

Structured document generation with Microsoft Forms in SharePoint enables Copilot-licensed users to create compliant documents from forms, supporting consistent template governance.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-02-01

Copilot, SharePoint, Forms

Inform business stakeholders managing templates · Review opportunities to streamline document processes

MC1392559 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Known issue affecting screen sharing on macOS

Teams on macOS users may face screen sharing issues on older systems; in-product guidance and prompts to update macOS begin rolling out late July to help mitigate disruptions.

Microsoft Teams

planForChange

2026-07-10

2026-06-30

Teams

Identify users on macOS before Tahoe 26.4 · Communicate issue and update recommendation to users

MC1247902 (Updated) SharePoint: AI citations analytics for documents and pages

SharePoint adds AI citations analytics to help site owners track how Copilot and AI agents reference site content, with new metrics and analytics pages available from August 2026.

SharePoint Online

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-04-15

SharePoint, Copilot

Inform site owners and content authors about the new analytics · Review SharePoint analytics processes for governance and content strategy

MC1319216 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: In‑meeting toggle to turn Meeting AI on or off

Teams will add an in-meeting toggle for licensed organizers/presenters to turn Meeting AI (Copilot, Facilitator, recap) on or off, offering real-time AI control during meetings.

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-06-15

Teams, Copilot Chat, Copilot

Update internal training and documentation about Meeting AI toggle · Inform users: transcription activates Meeting AI and recap

MC1280564 (Updated) Microsoft Purview: Migration tool in Unified Catalog to migrate classic glossary terms

Data Governance Admins can use a built-in migration tool in Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog to migrate classic glossary terms and relationships; rollout is currently paused.

Microsoft Purview

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-04-21

Purview

Determine if your organization uses classic glossary terms. · Decide to migrate classic terms or rely only on Unified Catalog.

MC1422063 OneDrive for Business: Improved Windows Desktop sync error messages for max path length

OneDrive sync client on Windows will provide clearer guidance and a guided flow for resolving file and folder path errors exceeding 520 characters, reducing user disruptions.

Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-20

OneDrive

Inform helpdesk and support teams about improved error messages · Update internal documentation on OneDrive sync resolution if needed

MC1422061 Microsoft Entra ID: Retirement of Custom Controls in Conditional Access and migration to External MFA

Microsoft Entra is retiring Custom Controls in Conditional Access, requiring migration to External MFA for third-party provider integration, improving support, security, and interoperability.

Microsoft Entra

planForChange

2026-07-09

2027-04-30

Entra

Review Conditional Access policies for Custom Controls usage · Configure third-party MFA as External Authentication Method

MC1422060 Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Prompt injection protection for email

Prompt injection protection for email in Defender for Office 365 detects and blocks malicious content targeting AI assistants, auto-quarantining high-confidence threats to strengthen AI security.

Microsoft Defender XDR

planForChange

2026-07-09

2026-09-01

Defender, Exchange

Review submission and quarantine workflows · Use Defender submission process for false positives

MC1422058 Measure Copilot sentiment in the Copilot Dashboard with Viva Pulse

Viva Pulse survey insights are now integrated into the Copilot Dashboard, providing admins and change leaders with detailed employee experience data to assess and improve Copilot adoption.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-15

Viva, Copilot

Review Copilot Dashboard admin/stakeholder access · Notify adoption and change leads about new survey reporting

MC1422054 Microsoft Planner: Task details side pane experience

Microsoft Planner adds a task details side pane, letting users view/edit tasks without leaving their board or grid, streamlining updates and minimizing context switching.

Planner

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-31

Planner, Teams

Inform users about the new side pane experience · Update internal training materials and documentation if applicable

MC1422017 Outlook for Mac: Paragraph options for composing emails

Outlook for Mac is adding enhanced paragraph formatting for email composition, giving users improved control over alignment, indentation, and spacing via a new Paragraph Options pane.

Microsoft 365 apps

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-15

Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Consider informing users about enhanced formatting capabilities · Update internal documentation if applicable

MC1421966 Set and edit your work location from your Outlook Mobile calendar

Users can now set and edit their work location from the Outlook Mobile calendar, improving visibility for better meeting scheduling and hybrid work collaboration.

Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 apps

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-15

Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook

Inform users about new capability · Update internal documentation if applicable

MC1421891 Power Platform admin center - Discover and foster Power Platform adoption with the new Usage page

A new Usage page in Power Platform admin center provides in-product usage analytics for Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio, generally available August 8, 2026.

Power Platform

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-08-08

Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio

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MC1421853 Dynamics 365 Finance - Unified e‑invoicing integration framework

Dynamics 365 Finance introduces a unified e-invoicing integration framework to standardize and simplify integrations, available generally on August 8, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-08-08

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Finance

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MC1238432 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization

Admins can add a branded logo footer to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app via the admin center starting mid-July 2026; feature is off by default and requires admin setup.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-03-25

Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Review organization’s theme configuration in admin center · Upload desired logo to Copilot app footer after rollout begins

MC1421828 Dynamics 365 Customer Service - WEM in M365 Copilot for CSRs and Supervisors

Dynamics 365 Workforce Management integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling scheduling and request management for customer service teams directly in Teams, Outlook, and mobile from July 20, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-20

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365, Copilot, Teams, Outlook

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MC1421819 Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Manage users through Microsoft Entra security groups

You can now manage users in Dynamics 365 Contact Center via Microsoft Entra security groups, with automatic team-based role assignments. GA on July 24, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-24

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365, Entra, Dataverse

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MC1193692 (Updated) Microsoft 365: Enrich profile cards with custom properties from third-party systems

Admins can add up to 10 custom properties from external systems to Microsoft 365 profile cards using Graph People connectors, starting rollout in September 2026.

Exchange Online

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-01-15

Exchange, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Graph

Review external systems for desired properties · Ingest properties using Microsoft Graph People connector

MC1181279 (Updated) Smart Calendar available in Classic Outlook for Microsoft 365 Copilot users

General availability of Smart Calendar for Copilot-licensed Classic Outlook users is postponed; Private Preview continues. No admin action needed; existing policies remain unchanged.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-31

Copilot, Outlook

Communicate upcoming changes and benefits to Copilot-licensed users · Ensure eligible users have Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses

MC1421500 Copilot Studio - Enforce safe sharing by detecting credential oversharing

Copilot Studio will enforce safe sharing by detecting credential oversharing, preventing agents and flows from using unsafe identities. Public preview starts July 24, 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-24

Copilot (power Platform), Copilot Studio

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MC1420991 Microsoft Viva: GitHub Copilot spend and usage insights in Copilot Analytics

Microsoft Viva Insights adds GitHub Copilot spend and usage insights to help organizations analyze AI adoption and credit consumption; feature is disabled by default in Public Preview.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-10

Viva, Copilot, Github Copilot

Review Viva Insights privacy and access settings · Validate Insights Analyst role memberships

MC1183013 (Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements

Viva Engage introduces My Team audiences, enabling leaders to target Storyline Announcements to relevant employees based on organizational hierarchy and attributes, improving communication relevance.

Microsoft Viva

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-07-25

Viva, Viva Engage, Entra

Validate organizational attributes in Entra ID or Organizational Data · Confirm leader and delegate assignments for targeting control

MC1197145 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Apps now supported in Private Channels

Microsoft Teams now supports adding apps, including bots and tabs, directly to Private channels, with required updates for custom apps and new governance controls for admins and owners.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-01-15

Teams

Review custom LOB apps for channel compatibility · Coordinate with app developers for required updates

MC1420635 Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Privileges and role-based access

Role-based access for Entra ID agents in Dynamics 365 Contact Center is generally available July 24, 2026; admins can assign security roles at the team level via Entra security groups.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-07-24

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365, Entra

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MC1420564 Dynamics 365 Sales - Enable Automatic CRM Record Linking and Suggested Updates for Accounts, Contacts, and Leads

Automatic CRM Record Linking and AI-powered Suggested Updates for Accounts, Contacts, and Leads in Dynamics 365 Sales will be generally available August 7, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-08-07

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Sales

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MC1419795 PowerPoint for the web: One‑click “Review Presentation” and “Visualize Slide” Copilot skills in the ribbon

PowerPoint for the web adds one-click Copilot entry points—'Review Presentation' and 'Visualize Slide'—to help users quickly access Copilot-powered assistance for content and visuals.

Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-08

Microsoft 365 For The Web, Copilot, Copilot Chat, Powerpoint

Confirm Copilot licensing for intended users · Enable image generation in Microsoft 365 Apps admin center

MC1266912 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Intelligent Summaries in Copilot Dashboard

Intelligent summaries with AI-generated insights and suggested prompts will automatically appear in the Copilot Dashboard for Viva and Microsoft 365 admins, starting mid-August 2026.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-04-20

Viva, Copilot, Microsoft 365

Notify helpdesk or training teams · Update internal documentation

MC1247637 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Draft and send Outlook email directly in Copilot Chat

Copilot Chat now lets licensed users draft, edit, and send Outlook emails directly within the chat window, streamlining communication and reducing context switching.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-03-15

Copilot, Outlook, Exchange

Inform helpdesk and end users about Copilot Chat email-drafting · Update internal documentation

MC1419786 Microsoft Power Platform governance and administration - Safety Grader

Admins can use configurable safety graders to evaluate AI responses for policy violations in Power Platform governance, with public preview starting July 15, 2026.

Power Platform

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-15

Power Platform

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MC1409042 (Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Copilot notebook available in OneNote on Mac

Copilot Notebook brings advanced Copilot capabilities to OneNote on Mac, enabling licensed users to organize, analyze, and act on their content using AI-powered tools.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-01

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, Onenote

Inform users about Copilot Notebook in OneNote for Mac · Ensure eligible users have appropriate Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses assigned

MC1317195 (Updated) Microsoft Copilot Notebooks: Introducing Infographics

Infographics in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks let users generate visual summaries from notebook content using grounded references for clearer, faster communication. Enabled by default for eligible users.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-06-30

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot Chat, Copilot, Copilot Notebooks, Microsoft 365

Inform users about this new capability. · Update internal documentation if you reference Copilot Notebooks.

MC1266027 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New experience when users minimize the meeting window

Teams desktop users will get a new minimized meeting window with in-meeting actions and view options; rollout to GA is currently paused.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-04-15

Teams

Notify users and helpdesk staff about new minimized meeting views · Update training or support documentation if referencing Teams meeting window behavior

MC1318125 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Quick Share for images

A Quick Share option for images in Microsoft Teams is being introduced, letting users rapidly share or copy image links while existing permissions stay enforced.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Teams

Notify helpdesk or support about Teams image sharing enhancement

MC1316228 (Updated) Keyboard shortcut dialog has search functionality

Microsoft Teams is adding search functionality to the Keyboard shortcuts dialog, allowing users to find shortcuts by action name or key combination for improved discoverability and customization.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-06-01

Teams

Inform helpdesk and support teams · Update internal user training or documentation

MC1310683 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Standardized preview experience for PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files

A new standardized preview experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in Teams will be rolled out by late July 2026, improving performance and reliability across platforms.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Inform helpdesk and support staff about the new preview experience · Update internal documentation referencing file previews in Teams

MC1287373 (Updated) Microsoft Teams introduces efficiency mode to improve app responsiveness

Teams is introducing Efficiency Mode for Windows and Mac desktop apps, optimizing performance on hardware-constrained devices with dynamic video adjustments and a new indicator.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-05-01

Teams

Inform helpdesk about new mode and opt-out option · Update internal documentation if needed

MC1323270 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) support for Teams meetings and events

Microsoft Teams town halls and live events will support SRT for secure, reliable video streaming alongside RTMP, allowing primary/backup streams with automatic failover for improved broadcasts.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-06-01

Teams

Review encoder capabilities for SRT support · Verify access to port 49891 and *.rtmpingest.mcr.teams.cloud.microsoft

MC1045221 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window

Teams is introducing a setting for incoming calls to appear in a small window, reducing disruption; feature is on by default across desktop, web, and mobile clients.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-01-15

Teams

Notify users about the change · Update relevant documentation

MC1418558 Change to taskbar pinning behavior for M365 Copilot and companion apps

Microsoft 365 admin center taskbar pinning will soon only support the Copilot app; companion apps (Files, Calendar, People) must be pinned via Intune policies going forward.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

planForChange

2026-07-07

2026-07-15

Copilot, Copilot Chat, Windows, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Intune

Review current use of admin center taskbar pinning for Files, Calendar, or People apps · Transition companion app pinning to Intune policies if needed

MC1418254 Copilot Studio - Environment-level agent telemetry export to Azure Application Insights (Preview)

Admins can export Copilot Studio agent telemetry to Azure Application Insights in OpenTelemetry format, enabling monitoring and custom analytics. Public preview starts July 15, 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-07-15

Copilot (power Platform), Copilot, Power Platform

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MC1227623 (Updated) Change meeting organizer via PowerShell cmdlet in Exchange Online

Exchange Online admins can now use a PowerShell cmdlet to change the organizer of existing meetings, aiding continuity when roles change; feature rolls out June–August 2026.

Exchange Online

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-05-15

Exchange, Outlook, Teams

Review Learn article: Invoke - ChangeMeetingOrganizer · Update internal organizer transition processes

MC791110 (Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New integration with Adaptive protection

Adaptive protection integrates with Data Lifecycle Management to auto-retain content deleted by elevated risk users in Purview, starting rollout late October 2026.

Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Purview

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-06-30

Microsoft 365, Purview, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange

Turn on Adaptive protection integration in Purview if desired · Notify users

MC1218713 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Organization evaluation score for apps and agents

Teams admins will get a centralized evaluation tool to score and report on trust, security, and compliance for apps/agents, streamlining approval in Teams admin center.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-05-01

Teams

Review approval workflows once the feature is available

MC1417563 Microsoft Power Platform governance and administration - Latency Evaluation Checks

Power Platform gains response latency evaluation in public preview on July 15, 2026, enabling measurement of app response times alongside quality in governance evaluations.

Power Platform

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-07-15

Power Platform

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MC1417474 Dynamics 365 Sales – Copy opportunities for repeat deals

The new copy opportunity feature in Dynamics 365 Sales lets users duplicate existing opportunities, retaining key details. Available August 5, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-08-05

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Sales

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MC1417473 Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Bullseye routing with User groups

Bullseye routing with User groups in Dynamics 365 Contact Center enables automatic, tiered assignment to customer service reps, reaching public preview on July 17, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-07-17

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365

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MC1413308 Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Insights for Copilot and AI app interactions

Microsoft Purview adds new insights for administrators to monitor Copilot and AI app usage, offering recommendations to strengthen retention policies and data security posture.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft Purview

stayInformed

2026-07-03

2026-07-31

Copilot, Purview

Review insights in the Data Security Posture Management page in Microsoft Purview once available · Evaluate recommended retention policy updates for Copilot and AI app interactions

MC1413304 Viva Engage: New Recent feed in Home

A new 'Recent' feed in Viva Engage Home will let users view content from followed communities, people, and priority messages chronologically; rollout starts late July 2026.

Microsoft Viva

stayInformed

2026-07-03

2026-07-20

Viva

Review internal Viva Engage adoption materials · Inform communications teams about the new feed experience

MC1413299 Custom templates in Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner now supports custom templates, letting users turn plans into reusable templates shared within Microsoft 365 Groups to standardize and accelerate project setup.

Planner

stayInformed

2026-07-03

2026-07-07

Planner, Microsoft 365 Groups

Review internal Planner training materials and documentation to include template functionality. · Notify Planner users and project teams about the new capability.

MC1330886 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Get suggested edits from Copilot in your Copilot Pages

Copilot Pages adds AI-powered suggested edits, letting users request and apply writing feedback in context to improve page clarity and quality, boosting productivity.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-02

2026-06-21

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, Copilot Pages, Microsoft 365

Inform users about suggested edits in Copilot Pages · Share guidance on accessing suggestions via Copilot Shortcuts or Chat

MC1384425 (Updated) Copilot Notebooks available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Basic users

Copilot Notebooks will soon be available in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for users with Copilot Chat (Basic) and M365 Copilot (Basic), expanding access beyond Copilot add-on licenses.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-02

2026-06-15

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot Chat, Copilot, Loop, SharePoint, Onenote

Review Copilot Notebooks and Loop configurations · Review SharePoint storage usage

MC1309746 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)

A new Copilot chat pane with AI-powered summary and Q&A is coming to OneNote Mobile (Android) for Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) users, starting rollout end of July 2026.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-02

2026-06-30

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, Onenote

Ensure users have Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses if they need this feature · Inform helpdesk staff and users about Copilot chat and Summary in OneNote mobile

MC1412480 Sales in Microsoft 365 Copilot - Engage customers across multiple channels (web, voice, SMS & email)

Microsoft 365 Copilot Sales will add customer engagement across web, voice, SMS, and email channels, with multi-channel playbooks and channel-specific management, GA August 3, 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)

stayInformed

2026-07-02

2026-08-03

Copilot (power Platform), Copilot, Sales

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MC1404321 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Emoji shortcuts expand to iOS and Android

Desktop-style emoji shortcuts are coming to Teams on iOS and Android, letting users type :smile: to insert emojis for a faster, more consistent input experience across devices.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-01

Teams

Notify your help desk about the updated emoji shortcut experience. · Update internal training or adoption materials to include emoji shortcuts triggered with :.

MC1307512 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: AI-powered notes for in-person meetings with Facilitator in Teams Rooms on Windows

Teams Rooms on Windows will support AI-powered meeting notes via the Facilitator agent for in-person meetings starting early August 2026, with notes securely stored in tenant-owned SharePoint.

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-08-01

Teams, Copilot, SharePoint

Confirm Teams Rooms Pro licenses are assigned · Ensure Facilitator is enabled in the tenant

MC1307888 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: AI-powered notes for in-person meetings with Facilitator in Teams Rooms on Android

Teams Rooms on Android adds AI-powered Facilitator agent meeting notes, enabling real-time note-taking in physical meetings with secure tenant-based storage and no device data retention.

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-08-01

Teams, Copilot, SharePoint

Confirm Teams Rooms Pro licenses are assigned · Ensure Facilitator is enabled in tenant

MC1411435 Microsoft 365 Copilot: Domain exclusion for web grounding

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces Domain Exclusion, allowing admins to exclude specific domains from web grounding to better align Copilot responses with organizational policies.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-16

Copilot, Copilot Chat

Review Copilot domain exclusion settings · Use PowerShell to configure up to 1,000 excluded domains as needed

MC1411141 Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Dynamics 365 Contact Center Certification for Windows 365 Virtual PCs

Dynamics 365 Contact Center will be certified for use on Windows 365 virtual PCs, with public preview available July 31, 2026. No immediate admin action required.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365, Windows 365

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MC1411150 Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Track real project progress from field execution

Track approved Field Service time as real project progress in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, enabling accurate task-level execution metrics from integrated field work.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Dynamics 365 Field Service

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MC1411144 Power Apps - Use CLI to discover, create, and wire connectors in code apps

Developers can now use an npm-based CLI in Power Apps code apps to discover and create connector connections, streamlining app development and integration.

Power Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Power Apps, Power Platform

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MC1411146 Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Use enhanced customer-first direct callbacks

Enhanced customer-first direct callbacks in Dynamics 365 Contact Center will be generally available July 31, 2026, enabling admins to manage AI-powered callback experiences via callback profiles.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Contact Center, Copilot

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MC1411132 Power Automate – UI automation repair agent

The UI automation repair agent in Power Automate adds AI-powered debugging to help makers maintain reliable desktop automations; public preview starts July 16, 2026.

Microsoft Power Automate

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-16

Power Automate

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MC1411123 Power Automate - Export work queue items to CSV

Power Automate adds ability to export work queue items to CSV directly from the Automation Center portal, available July 31, 2026.

Microsoft Power Automate

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Power Automate, Power Platform

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MC1411121 Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Data - Target right audience based on signals from earlier campaigns

Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Data adds automatic access to behavioral data from Journeys for audience targeting, available July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

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MC1411118 Power Automate - View machine and flow utilization in dashboards

Power Automate dashboards will soon show detailed machine and flow utilization insights, helping users analyze and optimize automation resource usage.

Microsoft Power Automate

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Power Automate, Power Platform

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MC1411116 Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Data - Use Microsoft Fabric OneLake as a data source

Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Data will support Microsoft Fabric OneLake as a data source, enabling direct exploration and ingestion of OneLake data. GA on July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, Fabric Onelake

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MC1411088 Copilot Studio - Define custom metrics for analytics

Copilot Studio will allow makers to define custom analytics metrics for evaluating conversational agents, available from July 31, 2026.

Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Copilot (power Platform), Copilot Studio

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MC1411079 Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Create work orders from project tasks

You can now create work orders from project tasks in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, enhancing integration with Field Service; feature available July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Dynamics 365 Field Service

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MC1411077 Dynamics 365 Field Service – Create work orders from project tasks

Project and field teams can now create Field Service work orders directly from project tasks in Dynamics 365 Project Operations; generally available July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Dynamics 365 Field Service

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MC1411068 Power Automate – Build better forms with integrated Power Apps

Makers can launch interactive canvas Power Apps as user interfaces from Power Automate desktop flows starting July 31, 2026, enabling richer form experiences and improved reliability.

Microsoft Power Automate

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Power Automate, Power Platform, Power Apps

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MC1411066 Dynamics 365 – Contact Center – Automate shift rotations for consistent workforce coverage

Dynamics 365 Contact Center adds automated shift rotation policies for Workforce Management, letting supervisors auto-rotate CSRs across time slots. Available GA July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365

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MC1423116 Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Clearer Copilot availability in multi-account experiences

Outlook mobile's Copilot button will better indicate chat availability in multi-account views, clarifying when Copilot chat can be accessed without changing eligibility or feature access.

Exchange Online, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-07-15

Exchange, Copilot, Outlook

Inform help desk and support teams about this UI update · Update internal documentation or training materials if applicable

MC1423115 PDF annotation for sensitivity-label protected PDFs in the OneDrive apps (iOS and Android)

OneDrive iOS/Android apps will support annotating sensitivity-label protected PDFs directly, maintaining encryption and labels, enhancing secure mobile productivity.

Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-08-15

OneDrive

Inform users about mobile annotation of protected PDFs · Confirm sensitivity label and usage-rights configuration

MC1423105 Introducing Auto-Attendant Call Flow Visualizer in Teams Admin Center

Teams Admin Center gains a Call Flow Visualizer for Auto Attendant and Teams Phone agent routing, improving visualization and troubleshooting for admins.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-08-15

Teams

Review the new Call flow visualizer in Teams Admin Center · Update internal documentation or training

MC1423101 M365 Copilot usage reports – updated reporting experience, faster refresh, and more Copilot usage metrics in Graph API

Microsoft 365 Copilot usage reporting is improved with faster data refresh, better report organization, and expanded Graph API metrics, supporting enhanced monitoring and reporting.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-07-15

Copilot, Copilot Chat, Viva, Graph, Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Review updated Copilot and Copilot Chat usage reports after rollout · Update dashboards and documentation referencing the 30-day window

MC1269211 (Updated) Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile

Outlook Mobile will highlight users' RSVP selection to make responses more visible; rollout starts August 2026 and completes by end of August; no admin action required.

Exchange Online

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-04-30

Exchange, Outlook

Notify helpdesk staff of the visual change · Update internal documentation if needed

MC1401303 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Events templates with "Optimize for large audience" and policy-based behavior

Teams Events will soon allow organizers to optimize events for large audiences, enforcing CsTeamsEventsPolicy for events over 1,000 attendees via a new scheduling option.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-06-23

Teams

Review CsTeamsEventsPolicy settings for town hall and webinar configuration · Notify helpdesk and event support teams of new policy enforcement

MC1422057 Update Exchange Web Services (EWS) allow list configuration for calendar

Teams mobile calendar relies on updated Exchange backend; admins must update EWS access policies to avoid disruptions starting August 2026.

Microsoft Teams

preventOrFixIssue

2026-07-09

2026-07-31

Teams, Exchange

Review EWS application access configuration · Check current EWS policy settings (EwsApplicationAccessPolicy, EwsBlockList, EwsAllowList)

MC1421919 Web content setting in Microsoft 365 Copilot expands across Copilot experiences and moves to Settings

Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat users can now control web content grounding via a persistent setting in Settings, expanding from Work to Web experiences, with no admin action required.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-15

Copilot, Copilot Chat

Review existing Copilot web search policies for organizational alignment · Notify help desk/support teams about new setting location

MC1411574 (Updated) Microsoft Entra: System-preferred authentication now applies to first-factor authentication

System-preferred authentication in Microsoft Entra ID will now apply to both first- and second-factor authentication for tenants in the Microsoft managed state, using the most secure available method.

Microsoft Entra

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-31

Entra

Review your tenant's system-preferred authentication setting · Change the setting from Microsoft managed to Enabled if you do NOT want first-factor credential ranking

MC1421755 Windows Office Hours: July 16, 2026

Monthly Windows Office Hours offers live chat-based Q&A with Microsoft engineering teams; next session on July 16, 2026, in the Tech Community.

Windows

stayInformed

2026-07-09

2026-07-16

Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, Windows 365

Add July 16 Office Hours to calendar · Attend the event via Tech Community

MC1420903 Exchange Online will prevent creation of duplicate Dynamic Distribution Groups

Exchange Online will block creation of new Dynamic Distribution Groups that are exact duplicates of existing ones to prevent redundancy and reduce admin overhead.

Exchange Online

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-07-31

Exchange

Review scripts or automation that create DDGs to handle duplicate failures gracefully · Review existing DDGs using Dynamic distribution group report in EAC

MC1420901 Notebooks in the M365 Copilot App

The Microsoft 365 Copilot app is updating Notebooks to organize project work, syncing content with OneNote and Copilot for licensed users. OneNote's Notebooks remain unchanged.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-08-01

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot, Onenote, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Inform helpdesk/support teams that licensed users may see Notebooks in the Copilot app from early August 2026 · Update user guidance for Copilot and OneNote Notebooks experiences

MC1420894 Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks: Support for TXT and RTF files as notebook references

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks now support TXT and RTF files as reference sources, enabling users to leverage more text content for AI-driven insights and content generation.

Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-07-09

Microsoft 365 Apps, Copilot

Inform users about new TXT and RTF file support · Update internal training and adoption materials

MC1392563 (Updated) OneDrive transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain

OneDrive URLs will start using the cloud.microsoft domain for improved consistency; both old and new domains remain functional with no immediate required admin action.

Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-08

2026-07-01

OneDrive

Review any custom solutions that depend on OneDrive URL patterns · Ensure network rules allow traffic to *.cloud.microsoft

MC1419802 Microsoft Teams: New layout for sharing content in Teams events

Microsoft Teams adds a new Speaker focused layout for presenters in Teams events, enabling prioritization of presenter video alongside shared content for more engaging broadcasts.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-08-15

Teams

Inform event organizers and presenters about the new layout options. · Update internal training materials or event playbooks if applicable.

MC1419801 Microsoft Viva Insights: Is Active filter no longer applied by default in new Advanced Insights queries

Starting August 2026, the 'Is Active' filter will no longer be applied by default in Viva Insights Advanced Insights custom queries; analysts must select it manually for new queries.

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-08-01

Viva, Copilot, Power Platform

Re-run existing recurring queries using new templates · Review internal guidance and training materials for Advanced Insights analysts

MC1419799 Configurable recovery window for Microsoft 365 Backup

Admins can now configure Microsoft 365 Backup recovery windows per policy (3 months–2 years) for better compliance and cost alignment; default remains 1 year until changed.

Microsoft 365 suite

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-25

Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Review existing Microsoft 365 Backup policies · Evaluate if a different recovery window is needed

MC1156360 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot Chat for Teams Chats, Channels, Calling, and Meetings

Copilot Chat is launching side-by-side in Teams (desktop/web) for users with a Copilot license, with a new in-meeting audio privacy control and updated rollout timeline.

Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-01-15

Copilot, Teams

Ensure Microsoft 365 Copilot app is allowed at the tenant level · Review Teams app permission and app setup policies for Copilot app

MC1318124 (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New search experience for cloud files in the file attach picker

Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to search for cloud files directly in the attach file picker, making file sharing in chats and channels faster and easier.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint

Inform helpdesk about new file search capability in Teams · Update internal documentation or training materials (optional)

MC1318249 (Updated) New file download manager in Teams

A new file download manager in Microsoft Teams will auto-dismiss notifications and simplify downloads, improving user experience. Rollout completes by late July 2026.

Microsoft Teams

stayInformed

2026-07-07

2026-07-31

Teams

Inform helpdesk/support teams about updated download behavior · Update internal documentation if referencing Teams file download experience

MC1418035 Secure Boot Office Hours in July for virtualized and OEM environments

IT admins can join Office Hours on July 8 and 15 to prepare for Secure Boot certificate updates in virtualized and OEM environments and get guidance from Microsoft experts.

Windows

stayInformed

2026-07-06

2026-07-08

Windows, Entra

Attend Secure Boot Office Hours on July 8 and/or July 15 · Submit questions in advance if unable to attend

MC1413301 New in Catalog Management: Create custom group of sites

SharePoint Advanced Management adds catalog categories for classifying and organizing sites by department or business unit, enhancing governance, reporting, and admin controls.

Microsoft 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-03

2026-07-15

Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra, Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Review your SharePoint information architecture for taxonomy benefits · Identify existing site properties for categorization

MC1411431 (Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Admin assignment time limit

Microsoft Purview now allows admins to set assignment expiration (1 day-2 years) for users/groups in role groups, enhancing governance, compliance, and least-privilege security.

Microsoft Purview

stayInformed

2026-07-02

2026-07-31

Purview, Defender

Review privileged access management processes · Consider using assignment expiration periods for temporary access

MC1282568 (Updated) General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows

Microsoft Entra passkeys for Windows will reach general availability, enabling passwordless sign-in from Windows devices (including unmanaged) without requiring explicit AAGUID allow-listing.

Microsoft Entra

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-09-01

Entra, Windows

Review passkey (FIDO2) profiles that allow device-bound, non-attested passkeys · Update passkey profiles to block Windows Hello AAGUIDs if you do not want passkeys used on Windows

MC1411681 Dynamics 365 – Customer Insights – Data – Target right audience based on signals from earlier campaigns

Behavioral data from Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys will be automatically available in Customer Insights - Data to refine targeting starting July 31, 2026.

Dynamics 365 Apps

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-31

Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

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MC1411432 Viva Engage: New post creation experience

Viva Engage's post creation experience is being updated for a more intuitive, accessible layout to help users share updates and collaborate more easily.

Microsoft Viva

stayInformed

2026-07-01

2026-07-15

Viva

Inform users about the Viva Engage post creation update · Update training and support materials

MC1309743 (Updated) Viva Engage: Email updates for frontline users without an active Exchange mailbox

Viva Engage will stop sending email notifications to F1/F3 users without an Exchange mailbox, reducing unnecessary traffic and improving delivery efficiency. Teams notifications are unaffected.

Microsoft Viva

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-08-31

Viva, Exchange, Teams

Review Exchange Online licensing configuration for users without mailbox access · Evaluate notification strategy for frontline workers

MC1426716 Neutral-themed SharePoint UI in page editing and property panes

SharePoint page editing tools will use a neutral-themed UI for system controls, improving clarity and consistency across themes; custom web parts may need visual review.

SharePoint Online

stayInformed

2026-07-13

2026-08-31

SharePoint

Validate third-party and custom SPFx web parts in editing/property pane scenarios · Test web parts in both light and dark themes

MC1423117 Thumbnail view for PDFs is available in OneDrive and SharePoint on the web

PDF viewer in OneDrive and SharePoint Online gains a thumbnail panel for improved navigation, allowing users to visually browse and jump to specific pages.

SharePoint Online, Microsoft OneDrive

stayInformed

2026-07-10

2026-08-15

SharePoint, OneDrive

Inform helpdesk and support teams · Update training materials or documentation

MC1423109 Support for the “Get Diagnostics” feature visibility option within M365 Cloud Policy Service for Outlook Mobile and Mac

Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy Service setting for controlling Get Diagnostics is being extended to Outlook for iOS, Android, and Mac, enabling central admin control over diagnostic log collection and sharing.

Microsoft 365 apps

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2026-07-10

2026-09-01

Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy Service

Review Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy Service configuration before rollout completes in September 2026 · Verify if existing Get Diagnostics policies should apply to Outlook for iOS, Android, and Mac users

MC1282567 (Updated) Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint

A new AI-assisted Charts web part in SharePoint lets page authors create interactive charts using plain-language prompts; requires Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license.

SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

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2026-07-13

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SharePoint, Copilot

Inform SharePoint authors of the new capability · Update internal documentation if you provide SharePoint or Copilot guidance

MC1403390 Power Platform admin center – Advanced connector policies

Advanced connector policies (ACP) now generally available in Power Platform admin center, enabling granular control over connectors and actions with default-deny allowlist and improved governance.

Power Platform

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2026-07-13

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Power Platform, Power Apps

Review connector usage inventory · Test ACP in a single environment

MC1325406 (Updated) Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud update – simplified channel management (public preview)

Admins can now assign Cloud Update profiles and manage update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps using Entra ID groups in a streamlined workflow, simplifying device management.

Microsoft 365 apps

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2026-07-13

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Microsoft 365 Apps

If using Switch device update channel control, add your group to the appropriate profile · Review and update any internal documentation related to Cloud Update

MC1417483 Dynamics 365 Customer Service - Modify and override submitted evaluations

Quality Managers in Dynamics 365 Customer Service can now edit and override submitted evaluations, with changes audited and permissions restricted to supervisors.

Dynamics 365 Apps

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2026-07-06

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Dynamics 365 Apps, Dynamics 365 Customer Service

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MC1413298 Roadmap information for Microsoft Copilot Studio and agents transitioning to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Starting July 2, 2026, roadmap updates for Microsoft Copilot Studio and agents will move from Release Planner to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap for streamlined tracking.

Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

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2026-07-07

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Microsoft 365, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Roadmap, Sales Agent, Finance Agent, Service Agent

Update any saved bookmarks to point to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap · Begin using the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as your primary source for roadmap visibility

MC1418203 Windows settings backup policy is becoming a new default

Starting with Windows 11 26H2, settings backup will be on by default for eligible devices unless backup policy is explicitly set; restore remains admin-controlled and off by default.

Windows

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2026-07-06

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Windows, Intune

Review current Windows settings backup policy · Explicitly disable backup policy if opting out

MC1412655 Customize the Start menu with updated policies

The updated Windows 11 Start menu is rolling out, featuring a redesigned layout, dynamic sizing, and new management policies for easier configuration.

Windows

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2026-07-02

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Windows, Windows 11

Review Start Policy CSP · Assess and apply HideCategoryView policy if needed

MC1411499 ESR management completed the transition to Windows Backup for Organizations

Enterprise State Roaming (ESR) management has moved from the Entra portal to Windows Backup for Organizations as of July 1, 2026; configure new policies to continue managing user settings.

Windows

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2026-07-01

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Windows, Entra, Intune

Configure Windows Backup for Organizations backup policy in Intune or another MDM provider to continue syncing user settings · Review official documentation for supported settings, storage, and restore behaviors

MC1411434 Viva Engage: Reducing reply notification volume on mobile

Viva Engage mobile app is updating reply notification logic to reduce overload, ensuring users get only relevant notifications; rollout starts July 2026, no admin action required.

Microsoft Viva

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2026-07-01

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Viva, Viva Engage

Review and update internal help documentation · Update user training materials