MC1403407 – M365 Change Digest

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A new Libraries view in OneDrive for the web replaces 'More places', improving access and navigation for SharePoint document libraries, Teams, and favorite sites.

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RoadmapIds

566315

Summary

OneDrive for the web will replace the "More places" experience with a new Libraries view by mid-August 2026, improving access to SharePoint libraries via recent activity, Teams, and favorite sites. It includes filtering, sorting, and view options, requires no admin changes, and maintains existing permissions.

Platforms

Web

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Updated August 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

[What and Why:]

We’re introducing a refreshed Libraries view in OneDrive for the web that replaces the existing More places experience. This update makes it easier for users to discover and access SharePoint document libraries across recent activity, Teams, and favorite sites. The new experience improves navigation and findability, helping users and teams quickly return to shared content and work more efficiently.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 566315.

[Rollout Schedule:]

Targeted Release (Worldwide): Beginning early July 2026 and expected to complete by mid-July 2026
General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning mid-July 2026 and expected to complete by end of August 2026 (previously late July)

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected: All users of OneDrive for the web

Platforms/Services:

OneDrive for the web
SharePoint Online
Microsoft Teams

What will happen:

The More places experience will be replaced by a new Libraries view in OneDrive for the web.
The feature will be enabled by default.
Users will see more recently accessed document libraries for quicker access.

Screenshot 1: New libraries view showing recently accessed document libraries:

user settings

Users can access libraries tied to Teams and favorite SharePoint sites directly.
Users can:
- Filter libraries using keywords.
- Sort libraries by recent activity or alphabetically.
- Switch between list and tiles views.
Existing permissions and access controls remain unchanged.
No admin configuration or policy changes are required.

[Action Required/Recommendations:]

No action is required.

Recommended actions:

Review and update internal training materials to reflect the new Libraries experience.
Inform helpdesk and support teams about the replacement of More places.
Communicate the new capabilities to end users (filtering, sorting, view options).

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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