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Microsoft 365 apps: Draft mode for official Brand Kits
Summary AI-generated
Draft Mode for official Brand Kits lets Brand Managers make and review changes before publishing, ensuring updates do not impact the live Brand Kit until published.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inform Brand Managers about Draft Mode
- Align on internal review and publishing process for Brand Kit updates
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Original post from Microsoft
[What and why]
We’re introducing Draft Mode for official Brand Kits. Draft Mode gives Brand Managers a workspace to make and review changes before publishing them. Changes remain in draft and do not affect the current live Brand Kit until the updated kit is published.
[Rollout schedule]
- General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in late October 2026 and expected to complete by early November 2026
[Impact on your organization]
Who is affected
- Brand Managers who manage official Brand Kits and viewers who access them
Platforms and services
- Microsoft 365 apps
What will happen
- Brand Managers can create, review, and refine changes before publishing an updated official Brand Kit.
- Changes made in Draft Mode do not affect the current live Brand Kit until the updated kit is published.
- Viewers will continue to have access to the current live Brand Kit while changes are being prepared.
- Organizations can maintain a consistent brand experience while Brand Kit updates are in progress.
[Action required and recommendations]
No action is required to prepare for this feature.
We recommend informing Brand Managers about Draft mode and aligning on your organization’s internal review and publishing process for official Brand Kit updates.
Learn more
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 574111
- Summary
- Draft Mode for official Brand Kits in Microsoft 365 apps allows Brand Managers to create and review changes without affecting the live kit until published. It rolls out worldwide from late October to early November 2026. No action is required, but informing Brand Managers is recommended.
- Platforms
- Web