Allowing anonymous presenters in Teams Live Events
Short version:As a meeting organisers, you will now be able to schedule an anonymous presenter for a Teams live event when using the Teams desktop app. This feature rollout will begin...
SharePoint site templates
Short version:This new SharePoint release of scenario-based site templates will help you expand what’s possible with content, pages, and web parts while helping you quickly get started building your own site....
New options for attachments in Outlook on the web
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This new Outlook on the web feature will bring you an updated experience when receiving email attachments. Microsoft are updating the look and contents of the attachments, and consolidating all...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 27 March – 3 April 2021
It’s time for our end-user focused catch up of updates for the week 27 March - 03 April 2021 across Microsoft 365. We'll have a look at Office and Teams updates.
Teams...
PowerPoint Live: Present to Teams from PowerPoint Web App
Short version:While in a Teams meeting, you will be able to present your slide presentations with one click of the Present in Teams button in PowerPoint for the web to the remote audience...
New PowerPoint Live Presentation option with desktop and window sharing
Short version:When making a Live Presentation, you will soon be able to add a video feed superimposed onto the foreground of the content being shared. This feature is available for the...
Microsoft Teams: Windows 10 native notifications in Teams
Short version:With this update, you will be able to choose your preferred means of Teams notifications delivery, either via the Teams built-in notification system or via their native OS notification system....
New breakout room functionality coming to Microsoft Teams
Short version:New breakout room functionality coming to Microsoft Teams: Microsoft are adding persistent breakout rooms; the ability to reassign participants when rooms are open; and the ability for organizers to set timers...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 20 – 27 March 2021
It’s time for our end-user focused catch up on updates from across Microsoft 365 and Teams. We also have new dates for features you may be waiting for, seven bite sized...
Microsoft Teams to allow only organisation participants to bypass the meeting lobby
Short version:Microsoft are updating the Microsoft Teams Meeting lobby settings to enable organisation participants to skip the lobby while holding guests in the lobby until they are admitted. This feature is...
Microsoft Whiteboard now available on Android
Short version:Microsoft Whiteboard for Android has launched in Public preview and is available in the Google Play Store for download. Now, you can create & collaborate on Android devices. This is...
Expanded emoji picker in Microsoft Teams
Short version:Expanded emoji picker in Microsoft Teams: Going from 85 to more than 800! Many reflecting Microsoft’s diverse and widespread user base. Feature rolling out late April to late May.
Details:The expanded...
Multiple Spotlights coming to Teams meetings
Short version:This release of Multiple spotlights in Teams meetings will allow you as organisers and presenters to spotlight up to 7 participants simultaneously for everyone to see during meetings. Rollout from...
Supervised Chat for Teams private chats
Short version:Microsoft are releasing Teams Supervised Chat that will block restricted users from starting new chats unless an appropriate supervisor is present. Supervisors aren't allowed to leave chats and other participants...
Microsoft Forms: Correct Answer choice in Teams Meeting Forms Polls
Short version:Microsoft Forms: Correct Answer choice in Teams Meeting Forms Polls across Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web. Rollout will begin in mid-April and should be complete by late April.
Details:This new...
How often is Microsoft Edge updated?
Short version:Once this change occurs, Microsoft Edge will move from a 6-week major release cadence to a 4-week major release cadence. Additionally, a new 8-week Extended Stable option will become available.
Message...
Microsoft Lists: new Integrate drop-down menu
Short version:Microsoft Lists: new Integrate drop-down menu: As part of updating the command bar at the top of Lists, Microsoft are introducing a new top-level menu item: Integrate. This is the home...
Teams desktop: Date/time format matches Mac and Windows OS language settings
Short version:Teams desktop: Date/time format matches Mac and Windows OS language settings. Your date/time formats in Teams will match the Mac and Windows OS regional settings on desktop. Previously, Teams would...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Teams 13 – 20 March 2021…and I need...
It’s time for our end-user focused catch up on updates from across Microsoft 365 and Teams. We also have new dates for features you may be waiting for, six bite sized...
Quick Permissions for the OneDrive/SharePoint Share Control
Short version:This new feature will enable OneDrive/SharePoint share control users to more easily change permissions to Can edit/Can view when sharing links. Due early to late April.
Details:This new feature will enable...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? March 2025
Welcome to our third roundup of 2025. We look at what was announced, released and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot in March.
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