The new ‘hero link’ for sharing files in Microsoft 365
Short VersionEvery file and folder in SharePoint and OneDrive is getting a single primary sharing link, called the hero link, that you can update after sharing rather than needing to create...
SharePoint Pages get clearer status indicators and menu updates
Short VersionThe SharePoint Pages command bar is getting a clearer page status indicator, showing at a glance whether a page is a draft or published, alongside some menu reordering and label...
Flexible Sections get easier to use in SharePoint Pages
Short VersionFlexible Sections in SharePoint Pages are getting new layout guides, a persistent gridlines option, and the ability to convert an existing standard section into a Flexible Section without losing your...
SharePoint editing tools switch to a neutral theme
Short VersionSharePoint page editing tools, including web part toolbars and property panes, are moving to a neutral-themed UI instead of inheriting your site's branding colours. Site branding will still apply to...
See SharePoint library views without leaving OneDrive
Short VersionYou can now access and manage SharePoint document library views directly within OneDrive for the web. You'll be able to switch between existing views, create new custom views, and organise...
Custom skills for AI in SharePoint
Short VersionCustom skills are coming to Copilot in SharePoint, letting you teach the AI to carry out common business tasks in a consistent, repeatable way - no code needed. You can...
New entry points for ‘Create pages with AI in SharePoint’
Short VersionCopilot in SharePoint (previously AI in SharePoint) is gaining new entry points for AI-assisted page and news post creation. Authors can now start from the Publish landing page or the...
SharePoint Pages: Updates to the Toolbox within the Content pane
Short VersionSharePoint Online's page editing toolbox (in the content pane) is being reorganised so all web parts are visible the moment you open it. Stock images, videos, and recently used images...
AI in SharePoint is now Copilot in SharePoint, and it’s coming soon
Short VersionCopilot in SharePoint is an AI assistant that helps you create, organise, and manage SharePoint content using natural language within sites, pages, libraries, and lists. Due mid-June 2026.
DetailsCopilot in SharePoint...
The SharePoint news web part gains a new Filmstrip layout
DetailsMicrosoft will introduce a new Filmstrip layout for the SharePoint News web part, giving you an additional layout option for displaying news. The Filmstrip layout displays news posts in a large,...
SharePoint home site updates and the Viva Connections app is being renamed the SharePoint...
Short VersionMicrosoft is renaming the Viva Connections app in Microsoft Teams to the SharePoint app. Due early to late June 2026.
Rename details:Microsoft is renaming the Viva Connections app (1) in Teams to...
Create and edit SharePoint pages with Copilot
Short VersionSharePoint page editors with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to create and edit whole pages using an AI-powered authoring panel. Rollout has resumed and is due...
New SharePoint web part: Create charts on pages with AI
Short VersionSharePoint will soon have a new web part for AI-assisted chart creation. Now due mid-June to late September 2026.
DetailsMicrosoft is adding a new Charts web part with AI assistance to SharePoint....
Discover Copilot actions in SharePoint and OneDrive file preview
Short VersionM365 Copilot will soon show suggested actions, such as summarising and FAQ generation, in OneDrive and SharePoint file previews. Due late April to early May 2026.
DetailsMicrosoft is changing how you discover M365...
New SharePoint experience (2026)
Short VersionMicrosoft is introducing a new SharePoint experience that includes a redesigned SharePoint app bar and SharePoint start page. Now due mid-June to mid/late September 2026.
DetailsThere will be a redesigned SharePoint app...
Undo and Redo for PDF annotations on SharePoint and OneDrive
Short VersionMicrosoft is adding Undo and Redo support for PDF annotations in OneDrive and SharePoint on the web. Due early to mid-April 2026.
DetailsThis update brings the web experience in line with desktop and mobile,...
Turn your Copilot Pages into SharePoint News posts
Short VersionIn Copilot Pages, a new SharePoint option will appear under the Create button to convert your Copilot Pages into SharePoint News posts. Now due September 2026.
DetailsIn Copilot Pages, the Create button (1) will soon have...
SharePoint document libraries and lists are getting an updated filter pane
Short VersionMicrosoft will update the filter pane in SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists, aiming to deliver a faster, more flexible filtering experience without changing the core functionality. Now due late March...
Create structured documents using Microsoft Forms and SharePoint
Short VersionMicrosoft is introducing a new way to create structured documents using Microsoft Forms and SharePoint. Now due October 2026.
DetailsMicrosoft says this capability will help you and your organisation generate standardised, compliant documents through...
SharePoint list creation with the new Copilot list agent
Short VersionMicrosoft is introducing an agent to create SharePoint lists “via natural language”. Due late January to late February 2026.
DetailsMicrosoft will introduce the M365 Copilot SharePoint list agent, enabling you to create SharePoint...
What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? November 2026
*Members only early access* Welcome to our eleventh roundup of 2026. We review what was announced, released, and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot...
