New SharePoint site creation experience
TL;DR:This SharePoint update allows you to choose a site template based on a scenario. When choosing a template you will see its capabilities and a preview. This change is intended to...
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint web are getting new home pages
TL;DRMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint web are getting new URLs and “new streamlined and efficient “ home pages. Now due late April to mid-May 2025.
DetailsThe Microsoft 365 app launcher and the...
Microsoft 365; introducing the Microsoft Feed
Details:The Microsoft Feed will provide a mix of relevant content from across Microsoft 365. It helps you discover and learn about people and content across Microsoft 365 relevant to you. The feed...
Improvements to Microsoft Search with personal query history
What you need to know:Delayed: Microsoft are adding a new option in Microsoft Search that allows you to view and manage your personal query history.
What you need to do:With personal query...
Update to the sharing experience across Microsoft 365 apps
TL;DRThe file Share control across all Microsoft 365 apps in Web, Desktop and Mobile is being updated to focus on core sharing tasks: Invite and Copy link. Due late January to...
Updates to free Microsoft Copilot at work
TL;DRMicrosoft Copilot will be renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, along with other changes. Due mid-January 2025.
DetailsThis update is for Microsoft Copilot at work, Microsoft’s “existing ad-free, AI-powered chat service grounded in...
Filters upgrade on Microsoft search
Microsoft search ‘out of the box’ filters "File Type" and "Last Modified" will soon be getting an upgrade. These filters are moving from the right panel to the top of the...
Want to delete your Copilot interaction history? Now you can, head to myaccount.microsoft.com
Join my next webinar on 27th February 2024 at 14:00 – 14:45 GMT: What can Microsoft Copilot do and how can I use it to drive efficiencies?
TL;DRYou can now delete your Copilot for...
Intelligent Teams meeting recap in Microsoft 365 Feed
TL;DR:Microsoft is adding Intelligent Meeting Recap functionality to the new and already excellent Microsoft 365 Feed for regular Teams users and those using Teams Premium. Due from mid-May 2023.
DetailsUsers with/without Teams...
The Microsoft 365 app launcher is getting a rather nice makeover
TL;DRThe Microsoft 365 app launcher is getting a new look along with quick creation options. Due early April to late June 2024.
DetailsKey points and what’s included:
A new search bar for quickly...
Microsoft makes Copilot available to individuals and businesses of all sizes
Join my next webinar on 27th February 2024 at 14:00 – 14:45 GMT: What can Microsoft Copilot do and how can I use it to drive efficiencies?.
TL;DRMicrosoft made two big Copilot announcements on...
“All” List Update on Office.com
Short version:"All" List Update on Office.com: Helps you quickly find, work on, and collaborate on the files or content that matters most to you. “Recent”, “Shared with Me”, “Pinned”, and “Discover”...
Switch to the new Groups experience in Outlook on the web
TL;DRAn optional new Groups experience is coming to Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. The Groups Home page is described as a place to connect, communicate, and collaborate with...
Forms distribution and email notification feature
Do you ever create forms or polls for a sub-set of your colleagues, but find the process of setting it up a bit clunky? This new update is about to make...
Key document updates as a highlight in the Profile Card.
TL;DR:When you view the profile card of a colleague you collaborate with, you will see a new highlight type. These key document updates will include edits, comments, mentions, replies, and shares....
Microsoft is killing Delve. Here are your alternatives
TL;DRMicrosoft has announced they will be retiring Delve. They have shared suggestions for finding most of the features and value Delve offers elsewhere in Microsoft 365. Retirement is due 16th December...
The Microsoft Office app is becoming the Microsoft 365 app
TL;DR:On 12th October 2022 Microsoft announced that the Office app for web (office.com), Windows, iOS, and Android will be rebranded to become the Microsoft 365 app. Between late 2022 and early...
Monthly active users for Microsoft 365 service changes
Are you responsible for keeping your organisation up to date with Microsoft 365 changes? This change will help you to better focus your effort.
Short version:The Microsoft Message Centre is where changes...
New Microsoft ‘My Groups’ Experience
TL;DR:Microsoft will be replacing the existing My Groups experience with a new and improved version. My Groups enables end users to manage groups, such as finding groups to join, managing groups...
Number matching to be enabled for all Microsoft Authenticator users
Details:If you use the Microsoft Authenticator app to approve your work sign-ins to Microsoft 365 you are going to start being asked to select the number you see. This is to...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? June 2026
*Members only early access* Welcome to our sixth roundup of 2026. We review what was announced, released, and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot...
