New ‘Activity’ Column in OneDrive ‘My Files’ list view
Do you share files in OneDrive to collaborate with others? This new feature will help you to keep track of their contributions.
Details:Microsoft are introducing a new Activity column in the OneDrive My Files list view...
New OneDrive Shared with you view
TL;DR:Microsoft are making updates to the OneDrive > Shared > Shared with you view in OneDrive (web) to make it easier for you to quickly get back to shared content. The...
Favourite & unfavourite files in OneDrive (web)
Lots of people I know could name x number of files they work on most often, and maybe have a certain file they can never find. They’ll like this time-saving update.
TL;DR:Adding...
NOT PROCEEDING: OneDrive: New sharing menu dropdown
TL;DR:Microsoft are updating the Share button in Microsoft OneDrive to provide easy access to additional sharing options. When you select Share in OneDrive for Business on Web, you'll see a contextual...
OneDrive & SharePoint simplified share control
Just last week during a Microsoft 365 and Teams adoption session, a user told me they found the “document sharing pop-up box” confusing looking. I think this update looks great and...
OneDrive and SharePoint: Share Word documents in Review mode
Before we get into this update, what is Review mode? In Review mode, you don’t have full edit rights, but instead are allowed to add suggestions to the document in the...
OneDrive Web: Rename ‘Add Shortcut to My files’ shortcuts
The ability to add shortcuts from your OneDrive to a SharePoint folder is very helpful. What’s less helpful is when the person who created the destination folder used a vague name,...
Pin SharePoint shared libraries to OneDrive Quick Access
SharePoint is great, but keeping track of document libraries that matter to you can be source of frustration. These two simple, but excellent, features coming to OneDrive will help get you...
Account switching for Microsoft 365 web apps
Do you need to access multiple Microsoft accounts in a browser? This change will eliminate the need to sign out, use an InPrivate window, or use a different browser.
TL;DRThis update brings...
Easily navigate to all your Microsoft Teams files from OneDrive
Is OneDrive your go-to place for navigating to your files across Microsoft 365? It’s about to get even better with a new Your Teams section.
Short version:In OneDrive, Microsoft are adding a...
OneDrive and SharePoint: Access your Teams standard and private channel files
Navigating to and between Microsoft Teams channel file areas can feel a bit long winded, and private channels can make this experience even worse. This new view is about to solve...
Move your shortcuts in OneDrive
Do you create OneDrive shortcuts? You’ll like this new option to help you to organise them.
Short version:You will soon be able to move OneDrive shortcuts you’ve added using “Add shortcut to...
Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint Library dropdown menu
Short version:Microsoft are adding a dropdown menu that allows you to easily switch between multiple document libraries associated with a team or site. When you select a team or site within...
OneDrive sharing links are about to get easier to create and manage
Currently, after setting link permissions in OneDrive you select the Copy link button and your link is generated. To change the link permissions, you must recreate a new link, you will...
New file move and copy experience for OneDrive and SharePoint
If you find moving or copying files in OneDrive and SharePoint a bit clunky, you’ll like this update.
Short version:Microsoft are refreshing the Move/Copy user experience in OneDrive and SharePoint to make...
OneDrive: New Command Bar
Do you find the OneDrive command bar a bit ‘busy’? You’ll love the new simplified look!
Short version:This great looking OneDrive/SharePoint web viewer update will allow you to easily identify the right...
PowerApps/PowerAutomate Retirement of Direct Links in the OneDrive for Business Connector
Short version:This only applies to Direct links in PowerApps/PowerAutomate. The ‘Direct’ link option is being retired because rather than creating sharing links it creates file download links, which is unlikely to...
Adding Link settings to the Quick Permissions inside the OneDrive and SharePoint Share Control
Short version:Hot on the heels of Can edit/Can view being added to OneDrive/SharePoint sharing dialogue, this new feature will make Link settings more discoverable by adding it to the quick permissions dropdown. Due...
Whiteboard storage changing to OneDrive for Business
Short version:Microsoft Whiteboard is being rebuilt to integrate seamlessly across 365, so you can create, share, discover, and manage whiteboards as easily as any Office document. Starting October 2021, all newly...
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...
M365 Copilot biz chat gets prompt autosuggestions
TL;DRM365 Copilot Biz Chat will soon offer prompt autosuggestions in the chat box as you type. Due mid-December 2024 to late January 2025.
DetailsThe prompt...
