Coming to Microsoft Teams: view attachments of invitations created in Outlook
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams will soon let you view file attachments of meeting invitations created in Outlook. Now due mid-July to mid-September 2024.
DetailsMicrosoft Teams will soon allow viewing of file attachments from Outlook...
Improved time-based Copilot responses in Teams chat and channels
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams is enhancing Copilot's ability to understand and respond to time-related queries using terms like "yesterday" and "last month”. Now due mid to late August 2024.
DetailsMicrosoft Teams is introducing improvements...
New Search filters are coming to new Outlook and web
DetailsSoon, new Microsoft Outlook for Desktop and Microsoft Outlook for the web will allow the filtering of search results by All, Mail, Files, Teams (shows relevant chat messages), and People (easily...
In Microsoft Teams Chat, the Files tab is to be renamed Shared and gets...
TL;DRThe Files tab in Teams Chat is to be renamed to Shared and gets upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Now due early to late September 2024.
DetailsThe old Files tab...
A new compact multitasking gallery view is coming to Microsoft Teams meetings
TL;DRMicrosoft is introducing a compact multitasking gallery view to Teams meetings. Perfect for people who need to show up at meetings but still need to get real work done. Now due...
Enhancements are coming to the SharePoint Text web part
TL;DRSharePoint Online is introducing enhancements to the Text web part, including expanded font size support, additional bullet and numbered list styles, and custom list settings. Due late June to late July...
New sound notification controls are coming to Microsoft Teams
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams is introducing enhanced sound notification controls, allowing you to customise sounds for different notification types. Due mid to late July 2024.
DetailsYou be able to select:
Settings to play/mute sounds for...
Apply shapes to images on Microsoft SharePoint Online
DetailsYou can now apply a shape over an Image web part or an inline image in a Text web part. Shapes include square, circle, triangle, hexagon, pebble, and teardrop.
AvailabilityNow due late...
Microsoft 365 apps: Set expiration available for all links when sharing
DetailsSet expiration date will let you set a date for a M365 link to expire. After that date, you will need to make a new link or reshare with people so they...
The SharePoint Title area to be rebranded and upgraded to the Banner web part
TL;DRSharePoint Online is getting a new Banner web part to replace the Title area for Pages and News. Now due early July to late August 2024.
Details
Key points:
You will be able to remove the...
Improved suggested times for meetings in new Outlook and Outlook web
TL;DRNew Outlook and Outlook web will soon offer an improved 'Find a time' feature for meeting scheduling. Due early to late July 2024.
DetailsMicrosoft is improving how suggested times are shown when...
A new Catch up tab is (not) coming to Copilot in M365 and Teams
UPDATE from Microsoft (26th August 2024): "We are reaching out to share an update on this feature - the 'Catch up' tab on the homepage in Copilot. We have decided to...
Intelligent message translation in Teams chat on desktop
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams is getting intelligent message translation in chats. You will see translation suggestions when you receive a message in a different language. Due early May to late June 2024.
DetailsIn Teams...
A new start experience is coming to SharePoint
Details
Microsoft: “Coming soon to SharePoint Online is a new SharePoint Start experience, featuring a user-friendly approach that reduces the effort required for creating sites and pages. Creators will be able to...
Microsoft Stream is getting file suggestions for callouts
TL;DRMicrosoft Stream is making it easier for you to add files to screen callouts. The new Add document section in Interactivity will suggest relevant documents and allow you to search for...
The enhanced file viewer for M365 brings updates to viewing non-Office files in OneDrive...
TL;DRAn enhanced file viewer for Microsoft 365 offers viewing improvements in OneDrive online and SharePoint. Available now.
DetailsOld: “The file viewer had a white background that made it challenging to focus on...
A new Microsoft Teams onboarding experience is coming
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams is introducing a new member onboarding process with only the General channel shown and recommendations for other channels. Now due mid to late September 2024.
DetailsThe Show for members channel...
Meeting organisers will soon be prompted to create Loop workspaces for recurring Teams meetings
TL;DRMicrosoft Teams will soon prompt meeting organisers of recurring meetings, with 3-50 invitees, to create a Loop workspace for sharing and collaborating on meeting content. Now due mid-May to late June...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? A look at May 2024
Welcome to our fifth roundup of 2024. We look at what was announced, released and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot in May.
These hand-picked highlights are mainly from the admin centre,...
Updates bring Microsoft SharePoint Lists closer to the Lists app
TL;DRThis update for Microsoft SharePoint Lists enhances performance and adds updates already available in the Lists app.
DetailsMicrosoft: “This update improves the overall performance of Lists in Microsoft SharePoint and introduces new features, including...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? November 2024
Welcome to our eleventh roundup of 2024. We look at what was announced, released and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot in November.
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