https://mc.merill.net/ Latest Microsoft 365 Message Center messages and Microsoft 365 Roadmap posts. Message Center posts vary by tenant; always use your tenant's Message Center as the source of truth. en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT 60 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548641 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548641 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Currently, clicking on cited content in Copilot opens files outside of Copilot. With this new feature, content can be opened directly in Copilot Chat to make viewing documents more streamlined alongside chat. This change is not available on the Microsfot 365 Copilot mobile app or when using Copilot in Edge, Copilot in Excel, Copilot in Word, and Copilot PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555232 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555232 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Now, when opening a .eml attachment, users will see reply, reply all and forward options. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541834 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541834 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Users can now search for the name of font they want to use when composing an email on Outlook for Android. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM490213 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM490213 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT You can now switch between accounts on the Copilot tab. Simply swipe left to open the the left-navigation and select from the list of supported accounts. Updated June 9, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM492622 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM492622 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT We're now introducing the third generation of the Microsoft 365 sharing experience designed to make collaboration simpler, smarter, and more secure by default. At the heart of this update is the new hero link, a single, powerful link that controls access to your files. Whether you copy a link, share via email, or send the URL from your browser, you now have a seamless and consistent way to share and stay in control of your files. Excel Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive PowerPoint SharePoint Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500631 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500631 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT When opening a Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone, users will get a preview experience where they can use Copilot Chat to command and ask questions about the files directly in the preview. This enables immediate access to Copilot Chat in a user's file. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500633 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500633 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT When users on iPhone and iPad choose the action to share a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file from a third party app (including Files) and choose Microsoft 365 Copilot as the target app, the file will be uploaded to chat. Users will then have the option to open a preview of the file or continue their conversation with Copilot Chat. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500632 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500632 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT In the Create experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iPhone and iPad, users will see a chat-centered experience to create documents, enabling them to describe the document they want to create in a prompt. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM512429 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM512429 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Microsoft 365 Chat brings the power of conversational AI directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot Search, enabling users to move effortlessly from finding information to acting on it. Search results become the foundation for contextual chat, allowing you to ask follow-up questions, synthesize insights, and generate content—all in one unified experience. This integration reduces workflow fragmentation, accelerates decision-making, and delivers a more intuitive way to interact with your organization’s... Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513274 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513274 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Your Viva Engage communities will now be available in Teams along side teams, chats and channels. Engage communities in Microsoft Teams make it simple to connect, share, and learn across your organization. This new experience brings discoverable, asynchronous conversations and leadership engagement into Teams—helping employees explore ideas and perspectives beyond project-based collaboration. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM486698 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM486698 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Viva Insights Copilot Dashboard will start showing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat prompt category metrics within Copilot Chat (work) insights. #copilotcontrolsystem Updated June 9, 2026: Public preview is now available. We have incorporated initial customer feedback and are continuing to evaluate additional enhancements to the prompt categories, including potential updates to the category set and underlying experience. Based on this ongoing evaluation, we will share further updates regarding future... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555233 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555233 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Now, when opening a .eml attachment, users will see reply, reply all and forward options. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557350 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557350 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT When you apply a filter in the message list, Outlook for iOS now helps you search for all matching messages—even older ones that aren’t currently synced. If more results may be available, you can tap to run a search with the filter already applied. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559023 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559023 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT In Outlook for Android, shareable links now automatically show as the document name in meeting descriptions. Additionally, users can manage the link permissions on the shareable links directly from the meeting description, ensuring a more secure file sharing process. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560340 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560340 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Access Copilot directly when previewing files in Outlook. Tap the Copilot button to get smart suggestions, summaries, and answers about your documents without leaving the previewer. Get quick help understanding attachments and files right when you need it. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560540 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560540 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Copilot has been enhanced to interpret and ground responses using images embedded in files such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and PDFs. This capability allows Copilot to extract insights from visual elements like charts, diagrams, and screenshots, ensuring that answers are not only text-based but also informed by graphical context. By combining textual and visual understanding, Copilot delivers more comprehensive and contextually accurate responses for complex quer... Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561914 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561914 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT We are providing a new configuration experience in Teams Admin Center where tenant admins can enable and customize an explicit consent message before joining any meeting hosted in their organization. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565217 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565217 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Get a clear, centralized view of how Interpreter is used across your organization. Monitor adoption, track usage trends, and understand costs—all in one place. Designed for tenant admins, it helps you stay in control, optimize performance, and confidently scale Interpreter across your teams. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541833 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541833 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT Users can now search for the name of font they want to use when composing an email on Outlook for iOS. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM490154 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM490154 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:32 GMT The Learning agent helps employees build skills through personalized microlearning and structured learning experiences. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554938 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554938 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT For desktop users, Microsoft Edge can now autofill additional document types—including passports, driver’s licenses, and other specialized forms—on top of your saved addresses. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553595 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553595 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Users can now copy tables created in Copilot. Leverage Copilot to make your content better and use it anywhere you need to. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552597 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552597 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT The Microsoft Edge management service now allows admins to gain visibility into extensions installed across their managed users. From the extensions monitoring page, admins can see which extensions have been installed as well as manage user requests for blocked extensions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM546246 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM546246 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT The Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers users to create rich, detailed reports on any topic they choose whether from work or web content. We are introducing new output formats in the Researcher Agent that will allow users to export and consume generated reports in their preferred formats. Users will be able to export their Researcher reports to PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic or an Audio Overview. We are also updating the UX for previously existing output formats- Word and Pages. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545063 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545063 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT As AI agents become deeply embedded in enterprise ecosystems, they are evolving beyond simple tools or workflows into a digital workforce. These agents can interpret intent, access and manipulate enterprise data, execute actions and even make real-time decisions. In many ways, they operate like human insiders only with machine-speed data processing capabilities. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541832 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541832 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Language under Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies will be clarified to better describe the choices users have in managing third-party cookies. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516037 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516037 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Once you connect your asset library hosted on Adobe Experience Manager to Microsoft365 and Copilot, Copilot will create presentations using your organization's images. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516039 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516039 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Once you connect your asset library hosted on Adobe Experience Manager to Microsoft365 and Copilot, Copilot will create presentations using your organization's images. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516038 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516038 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Once you connect your asset library hosted on Adobe Experience Manager to Microsoft365 and Copilot, Copilot will create presentations using your organization's images. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506743 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506743 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Use the new PAYGO consumption-based meter to pay for your extra SharePoint storage needs. This reduces the operational overhead associated with purchasing extra storage packs and more seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 Archive. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493319 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493319 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Admins can proactively manage peripherals in bring your own device (BYOD) rooms and desks with reports in the Pro Management portal that now flag if devices are faulty, undetectable by a PC, missing, or moved. Reports in the Pro Management portal require a Teams Shared Devices license for the room, and reports for desks are in public preview. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493946 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493946 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT We’ve made it easier to manage files when employees leave—account cleanup emails are now more prominent, new filters help managers quickly locate key files, and the enhanced “Move and keep sharing” feature supports bulk transfers with consolidated notifications, making the process more efficient. Security and compliance in ownership transfer ensures sensitive data remains protected, access is properly reassigned, and regulatory obligations are met during employee offboarding. Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive https://mc.merill.net/message/RM381750 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM381750 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT This release will extend OCR support from standalone images (JPEG, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and PDF) to images embedded inside the following files and file types: Office files (XLSX, DOCX, PPTX), container files (zip, rar, 7z, and more), and PDF files. Image-only PDF files are already supported, and this this release will support hybrid PDF files containing images and searchable text. Updated May 20, 2026: We have paused rollout and will resume soon. Thank you for your patience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557185 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557185 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Enterprise preview provides a simpler way for admins to flight pre-release Edge builds to their users. To reduce friction and bolster usage, users will receive pre-release builds directly inside of their Stable Edge application. Admins can allow users to easily opt-out of the preview experience, using built-in rollback to switch between their pre-release and stable channels with ease. Microsoft 365 admin center users can configure the feature, view their flighting population, and receive persona... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511801 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511801 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT This feature introduces automated, role-targeted onboarding emails for Leaders to drive discovery of the Copilot Dashboard in Viva insights. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557253 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557253 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT When composing an email on your mobile device, Outlook can recommend or automatically apply an appropriate sensitivity label if your organization’s automatic or recommended labeling policies are enabled by admins and the message contains sensitive information. For recommended labels, you’ll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label, and automatic labels will be applied without needing any action from you. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560327 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560327 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Data Security Investigations now delivers proactive AI insights within the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) experience. When DSPM identifies potential data exfiltration, DSI automatically analyzes the flagged content against risk dimensions like intellectual property, financial data, and credentials. Results are surfaced directly in DSPM, helping security teams identify sensitive data at risk before an incident occurs — and take action in DSI when deeper investigation is needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559267 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559267 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT This dashboard will allow admins to view the device health across all their devices to ensure the system is healthy and ready to receive policy updates and quickly identify devices that are not ready. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565374 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565374 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT AI-powered visibility into DLP policy deployment across devices, helping admins track sync progress and understand enforcement coverage. They proactively identify impacted devices, explain root causes of sync failures, and guide admins with recommended actions to quickly diagnose and resolve issues. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565372 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565372 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT The Advanced Review Set Explorer empowers reviewers to harness the power of real-time big data analytics on their review set data. This tool enhances data analysis by offering insights such as identifying top item types, spotting patterns, and trends within the review set. Reviewers can utilize powerful Kusto query constructs like complex filtering, pattern-based text extraction, and data format parsing to analyze and find key information specific to their case or organization. The results can t... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565221 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565221 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Teams now displays assistant information in the Organization view on the profile card and in the Org Explorer, making it easier to identify a key support contact for executive coordination and scheduling. This designation is informational only and does not grant permissions, change roles, or affect organizational hierarchy. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557254 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557254 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT When composing an email on your mobile device, Outlook can recommend or automatically apply an appropriate sensitivity label if your organization’s automatic or recommended labeling policies are enabled by admins and the message contains sensitive information. For recommended labels, you’ll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label, and automatic labels will be applied without needing any action from you. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565215 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565215 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Administrators can enable automatic recording and transcription for Teams call queues. When enabled, calls answered by calling representatives are automatically recorded without manual action. Admins configure the feature per queue via Teams admin center or PowerShell, with controls for recording, transcription and agent access to recordings. Recordings are stored in SharePoint and available through the Queues app call history. Note: Queues app requires a Teams Premium license. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565132 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565132 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Microsoft Teams introduces flexible presets for channel notifications, allowing you to choose between All new messages, @mentions and replies, or Mute. You can further customize alerts for unfollowed threads, tags, and channel or team mentions, as well as control banner notifications for the channel. This added flexibility enables you to set notifications to match to your work style and reduce unnecessary distractions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564614 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564614 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT The meeting recap app brings all your meeting recaps into one place, making it easier to find, filter, and catch up. Quick filters help you surface the right meetings instantly, while audio recap lets you efficiently review multiple meetings at once. You can also browse and revisit any recap from the past 30 days. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561915 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561915 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Organizers for Teams events instances will now be able to reuse their event configurations in the Events app in Teams. Organizers can save these configurations as a template in the Events app to use again for future Teams events. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565218 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565218 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT We’re excited to announce that the Queues app is now available in the GCC High cloud. This Teams-native app helps organizations manage customer engagements more efficiently by bringing advanced call queue and auto attendant capabilities directly into Teams. Queues app is a Teams Premium feature. For more information about Queues app, including licensing information, please see Manage Queues app for Microsoft Teams in your organization. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561493 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561493 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Organizers and presenters who have access to production tools can now upload custom backgrounds in the "Manage what attendees see" experience for Teams events. This enhancement allows organizations to display their brand identity by replacing the default backgrounds with their own images, such as company logos, event-specific artwork, or themed visuals. Custom backgrounds appear behind presenters and content, giving attendees a polished viewing experience. This feature is available for Teams eve... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561486 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561486 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Microsoft Edge is introducing improvements to help users quickly resolve website issues directly from the browser. When a site is not functioning as expected, users may be guided to relevant troubleshooting options such as adjusting tracking prevention settings (e.g., Strict mode) and reviewing site-specific configurations. This experience surfaces relevant actions in-context to help users restore site functionality without navigating deep into settings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561041 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561041 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT The Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy is becoming the standard for configuring Copilot Chat. Extension and sidebar policies will no longer affect the appearance or functionality of Copilot Chat. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559993 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559993 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Microsoft Edge will update the Look and Feel to give customers a unified experience across all of Microsoft AI surfaces including Copilot and Bing. This will change multiple elements of the UX such as spacing, corners, fonts, default colors, etc. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560325 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560325 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT We're introducing notification capabilities and search improvements to Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations. Investigators will receive notifications when key investigation events occur, such as when AI jobs complete or when new data is added to scope. Search improvements include enhanced query building to more easily identify potentially impacted data Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560323 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560323 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT We are updating the default profanity filter setting for live captions from On to Off across Teams meetings, calls, events, and Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) devices to improve accessibility and align with EU requirements. This change will only affect users who have never configured their live captions profanity filter preference. Users who have already set their preference will keep their current setting. As a result, some users may begin seeing unfiltered profanity in live captions by default af... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559482 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559482 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Introducing a new “Recent” feed in Home to give users a more predictable view of followed and priority communications, while preserving the existing personalized “For you” experience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561652 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561652 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:16 GMT Microsoft Edge is introducing support for passkey synchronization for enterprise users, enabling secure, passwordless authentication across devices. Passkeys created in Edge can now be synced seamlessly, improving sign-in experience while maintaining strong security standards. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560550 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560550 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT We're updating dynamic distribution groups (DDGs) in Exchange Online to make group membership available sooner after creation or a filter change. For DDGs with 5,000 members or fewer, membership is now populated as part of the creation or modification operation — no more waiting up to 2 hours. Exchange Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561323 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561323 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Authoritative Sites feature empowers administrators to designate specific SharePoint sites as official, trusted sources of information. By classifying these sites as authoritative these high-quality, credible content, such as company news, policies, and updates, are prioritized across Copilot Chat and Copilot Search experiences Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561321 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561321 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Microsoft Teams on desktop now shows rich link previews when you share SharePoint pages. Links automatically expand into a visually appealing card with a thumbnail image and page description, making it easier to understand and engage with shared SharePoint content directly in Teams. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564613 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564613 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Organizers and presenters who have access to production tools will see updated layout options when sharing content in the "Manage what attendees see" experience for Teams events. The available layouts are "Speaker focused", "Content focused", and "Content only". The new Speaker focused layout prioritizes presenter video alongside shared content for greater visibility. This feature is available for Teams events organizers with a Teams Enterprise license. This feature is available on Teams for Win... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561912 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561912 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Empower Chiefs of Staff and delegated roles to efficiently organize events on behalf of leaders or teams using shared or delegated mailboxes. By sending trusted invites from the chosen mailbox, this capability ensures consistent identity, improved trust, and smoother event setup. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565131 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565131 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Make and receive calls using multiple assigned phone numbers directly from your mobile device - choose the right line for every call, with unified call history and seamless switching across all your lines. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565222 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565222 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Self-service diagnostics help identify common issues with case permissions, security filters, and policy status. The experience highlights potential misconfigurations and provides simple guidance to help customers understand and resolve them. This brings basic troubleshooting into the product and helps eDiscovery admins overcome common challenges. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561647 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561647 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT In the Events app in Teams, Teams events organizers will now be able to see if the chosen room or space they have selected for their event is available at the designated time or not. This feature is available for any Teams event organizer with a Teams Enterprise license. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559107 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559107 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Users will be able to see a community's pinned resources and related communities in Teams for iOS. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555878 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555878 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping formatting consistent. Updated June 5, 2026: This feature is still in development and will begin rolling out mid-June 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557981 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557981 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT We are bringing a set of new Copilot metrics including actions taken in Microsoft 365 Copilot app, Edge and OneNote, and more key use cases across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including suggested reply, translate, coach, clean data and more. This will empower customers to more deeply understand the key Copilot adoption cases in Copilot Dashboard and Advanced Analysis in Viva Insights. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558435 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558435 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Administrators can choose a severity threshold and receive alerts when a new Edge update includes security fixes that meet or exceed that level, including zero day fixes. This helps organizations quickly identify updates that may require attention, while avoiding unnecessary notifications for routine releases. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM477371 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM477371 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT This introduces archiving at the file level for Microsoft 365 Archive. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496375 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496375 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT New Outlook will support the connection of accounts in special environments, starting with GCC-High and DoD. In this release, all mailboxes connected to New Outlook will need to be hosted in the same special environment. Updates regarding rollout to additional specialized cloud environments will be provided in separate roadmap items as soon as projected timelines are available. #newoutlookforwindows Updated June 5, 2026: We will be tracking GA and Public Preview release of this item in Roadmap I... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511820 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511820 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Planner Agent will now be available for M365 Copilot licensed users in all group-based Planner plans, including basic plans. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM498640 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM498640 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT With a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, transform offline discussions into structured, actionable, and searchable content with voice notes in Copilot. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559996 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559996 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT Customers can now view and understand their agent landscape through the new Overview page that will be included as part of the Agent Dashboard in Microsoft Viva. This experience will provide customers with key at-a-glance insights on adoption in their organizations and visibility into who’s creating agents used in their organization. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555888 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555888 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT You can now reference an email with Work IQ when using Edit with Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555891 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555891 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT You can now reference an email with Work IQ when using Edit with Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555879 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555879 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping formatting consistent. Updated June 5, 2026: This feature is still in development and will begin rolling out mid-June 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555886 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555886 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT You can now reference an email with Work IQ when using Edit with Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555880 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555880 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:28 GMT When creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode, you can reference an existing PowerPoint file, so Copilot applies its theme and styles to the new deck, keeping the design consistent. Updated June 5, 2026: This feature is still in development and will begin rolling out mid-June 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM386900 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM386900 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT To help improve label usability and configuration, the sensitivity labeling scheme will be simplified to only consist of labels and label groupings. These new label groupings allow admins to better organize and categorize their labels (previously done via parent labels). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422323 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422323 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT With this new Summary feature in OneNote mobile, you can create a short and fluent summary of your longer pages which will help to consume relevant information faster. With the Question and Answer at your fingertips, you can get real-time answers to your queries directly within your notes, enhancing your ability to access and utilize information quickly and effectively. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519571 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519571 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT A new usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center for Copilot Connectors in Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to give organizations a detailed view of how connectors are being used within Microsoft 365 Copilot. This report provides insights into overall connector activity, and connector powered response patterns over time, along with detailed user-level connectors adoption data. With these analytics, admins can monitor adoption, identify usage patterns, and optimize Copilot ex... Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553224 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553224 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT We're upgrading our topic assignment pipeline to be powered by Copilot, delivering significantly improved accuracy in categorizing survey comments into relevant topics. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557557 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557557 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Microsoft Purview Data risk assessments now support item-level investigation and remediation of SharePoint data. New insights like sensitivity label and sharing link information help users identify items at risk of oversharing. Users are empowered to remediate overshared items by resolving, notifying, applying a sensitivity label, or removing sharing links for selected item(s). This helps organizations proactively reduce data exposure, strengthen compliance posture, and ensure sensitive data are... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558934 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558934 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Copilot Notebooks allows users to generate Word documents using the content and references gathered in a notebook. Copilot drafts a structured document grounded in the notebook’s context, which can be opened and edited in Word, helping users move from ideas and source material to a ready‑to‑use document with fewer manual steps. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM494839 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM494839 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Learn about the state of your scanned repositories and create custom reports with the information protection scanner. Labeling, classification and protection actions on scanned files are stored in SQL tables that form a foundation to feed into custom reports. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559995 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559995 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Enable Global and Insights admins to turn on additional attributes as filters in Power BI reports, including reserved attributes and your organization’s custom attributes. Users who have access to Power BI reports can then use these newly enabled filters to tailor reports to their business needs. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560337 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560337 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT You can ask AI in SharePoint to create a Word, Excel or PowerPoint file based on the information you've gathered within SharePoint Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562016 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562016 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT AI agent skill to detect and alert unhealthy policy sync and device configuration. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563806 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563806 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT The External tag on an email, set by the ExternalInOutlook feature, will now be usable as a condition in Outlook Inbox Rules. This change also makes available the ability to create or modify these Rules on the new Outlook for Windows, Outlook Web, and Outlook for Mac. Exchange Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564766 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564766 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Admins will be able to manage Teams built-in agents across core Teams experiences, including chats, channels, and meetings, through a dedicated experience in the Teams admin center. From a centralized location, admins can control agents’ availability for users and groups. These agents will be enabled by default for licensed users and managed independently from org-wide Microsoft app settings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564913 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564913 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will be available for US Government clouds (GCC-H and DoD sovereign environments). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564971 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564971 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT With this feature, organizational data source admins receive email notifications when data processing through one of their configured connectors completes successfully or requires attention. Notifications are enabled by default with the option to unsubscribe. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559095 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559095 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Multimodal capture enables users to transcribe audio, take images, and type notes in a single session. Copilot then creates a structured Copilot Page with insights and user-captured content, saved to a user-selected Copilot Notebook. Designed for capturing offline work moments—including in-person conversations, whiteboard sessions, and personal notes. Other endpoints coming soon. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565027 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565027 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:15:54 GMT Provides a visual heatmap of agent activity to help admins quickly detect patterns, hotspots, and unusual access behavior. Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555885 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555885 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference a Teams meeting or chat when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554937 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554937 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Allows the administrator of an Exchange Online tenant to change the organizer of an existing meeting or meeting series via a PowerShell cmdlet. This can be used, for example, to maintain continuity and history of a long-running meeting series in cases where the meeting organizer has a new role, is on leave, or during the offboarding process. Once the meeting is transferred, the new organizer will be able to maintain all properties of the event including meeting time and recurrence, attendees, an... Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552592 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552592 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT When users insert content in a prompt using 'Add Work Content' under the Plus menu, the content will only appear as a pill in the Input Box UI and will not be repeated as part of the user's prompt. This helps to simplify the Input Box and reserve it for prompt creation. Updated April 22, 2026: We are moving this item back to In Development and will be relaunching after further updates. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM527830 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM527830 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT App centric management introduces new admin settings to control who in the tenant can install Teams apps. First, admins can set a default value for new apps that are published to Teams app store. Second, admins can edit the availability of an app to 'All users can install', 'Specific users and groups can install', or 'No user can install'. This feature evolves the existing app permission policies and provides admins with the ability to manage access to the app individually. The app permission po... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518218 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518218 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Users have always been able to dial a phone number and add someone to a meeting. Now, meeting organizers can seamlessly consult and merge PSTN callers to active Teams meetings even if they are behind auto-attendants that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency, or DTMF, navigation. For example, you can connect with and consult a subject matter expert through an audio conference dial-in before adding them to the group discussion. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM488800 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM488800 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Workplace Check-in via Wi-Fi acts as an extension of existing capabilities to check in to a building or a reserved desk, providing more flexibility and ease of use to help coordinate with co-workers. When users connect to their organization's Wi-Fi, Teams will soon be able to update their work location to reflect the building they're working from. This feature will be off by default. Tenant admins will decide whether to enable it or not and end-users always have the choice to opt-in or opt-out o... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496596 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496596 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Users will able to select content sources on Copilot Chat. When users select content sources the responses generated will be limited to content from the selected sources. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM394279 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM394279 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT As of today, whenever the user wants to enable email notifications the policy tips also need to be enabled and vice versa, but with this decoupling the admin can configure the following: 1) None of policy tips or email notification 2) Only policy tips 3) Only Email Notifications 4) Both Email Notifications and Policy tips Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM392839 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM392839 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Adaptive Protection in Microsoft Purview helps you protect your organization’s data by integrating dynamic insider risk levels, determined by data related activities, with various policy engines to automatically moving users in and out of policies as their risk levels change over time. The integration with Data Lifecycle Management will automatically apply retention labels to preserve deleted emails and files based on a user’s insider risk level. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555887 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555887 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference the content of a PowerPoint file when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508529 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508529 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Now you can filter your search as you type. Use person and source filters right in the Search box to refine results instantly. Get smart suggestions and see only what matters, all without leaving the box. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555889 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555889 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference the content of a PowerPoint file when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560814 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560814 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Microsoft Teams makes it easier to find and attach files by enabling search directly within the quick sharing experience. You can now locate cloud based files while attaching content, reducing friction when sharing files across chats and channels. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555893 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555893 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference webpages when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555896 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555896 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference webpages when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555898 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555898 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference webpages when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559310 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559310 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT We are introducing a refreshed chat-first design in the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app, bringing a cleaner, more intuitive interface to users. This update includes a modernized design language, streamlined navigation, and other improvements that make it easier and faster for users to start, continue, and manage chats on the mobile app. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557191 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557191 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Block External Domain/User action in Microsoft Purview DLP for SharePoint and OneDrive, gives organizations stronger control over who can access sensitive files. With this enhancement, admins can configure DLP policies that block file access for specific external domains or individual users. This capability helps prevent unintended exposure by external users and supports enterprise compliance requirements. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560396 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560396 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Microsoft Purview Endpoint data loss prevention is expanding coverage to Copilot + PCs initially to support Recall snapshots and determining whether policies exist to prevent capture of windows containing restricted sensitivity labels and Sensitive information types (SITs). Purview admins will author Endpoint DLP custom policies to integrate with Windows Copilot + PC Recall setup by Intune admins for Copilot + PC devices exclusively. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560397 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560397 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Monitor or protect file with unsaved sensitive content from being printed or being moved to USB or network share. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560321 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560321 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now customize the meeting toolbar by pinning, unpinning, and reordering controls to match how you work. Raise Hand is grouped under Reactions to reduce mis-clicks, and Leave is clearly separated on the right. It may feel different at first, but it’s designed to be faster and easier to use. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561550 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561550 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Presenters can take advantage of proximity join with Teams Rooms on Windows or Android for fast, effortless connection to nearby room systems during Teams events, such as town halls, webinars, and structured meetings. This feature enables seamless live presentations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561491 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561491 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You will now be able to access different Copilot settings directly in classic Outlook for Windows. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564968 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564968 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT Clipchamp Editor will support simple animations for text layers. Users can apply preset in/out animations, adjust how long the animation lasts, choose its direction, and preview the animated text in the editor prior to exporting. This capability will be available across web and native desktop versions of Clipchamp. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Clipchamp https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565028 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM565028 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT OneDrive makes it easy to add shortcuts to the files and folders you use most. Now you can choose to keep those shortcuts neatly together in one place instead of mixed in with everything else. When you add a shortcut, you can send it to a dedicated "Shortcuts" folder rather than your OneDrive root. The folder is created automatically the first time you use it and is easy to spot, with a distinct color and building icon. The Shortcuts folder behaves like any other folder—move it, rename it, share... Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555892 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555892 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT You can now reference the content of a PowerPoint file when creating a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint using Agent Mode. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564617 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564617 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:57 GMT The Microsoft Rights Management (RMS) connector is moving from shared-secret authentication to certificate-based authentication, improving its security posture. With this update, administrators configure their own Microsoft Entra app registration and certificate, then use the new PowerShell module to configure the certificate for each workload (Connector, Exchange, SharePoint, and FCI). New PowerShell cmdlets handle certificate import, registry configuration, private-key permissions, and validat... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564616 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564616 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:15:28 GMT DLP Policy Optimizer uses AI to analyze your organization’s DLP policies, rule structure, and activity signals to identify optimization opportunities that are difficult to detect manually. It highlights overlapping rules, redundant conditions, misconfigurations, and sources of excessive noise, and presents prioritized recommendations with supporting evidence and suggested actions. This enables you to reduce false positives and alert noise, improve policy precision, and simplify policy management... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537281 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537281 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Copilot Chat will be available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users from the side pane on the right-hand side when using Copilot Search in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This allows users to engage with Copilot while browsing universal search without switching pages or losing context. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557190 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557190 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT File Quarantine action in Microsoft Purview DLP for SharePoint and OneDrive, enables stronger, immediate protection for sensitive data. When a DLP policy is triggered, the File Quarantine action automatically moves the file to a restricted, admin‑controlled & defined quarantine location—instantly removing access for all users while preserving the file for review and investigation. This capability helps organizations contain data‑exposure risks, prevents further sharing or misuse, and delivers a... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531759 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531759 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Enables users to schedule recurring prompts to declarative agents like Analyst, Idea Coach and more. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529851 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529851 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Customers can now customize their M365 profile cards by adding custom properties unique to their organization. These properties can be sourced from external systems like HR platforms, enriching user profiles with relevant organizational details. Tenant admins can configure these properties with a display name and icon, which will appear in the Contact Information section of the profile cards. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516041 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516041 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT With Agents in Notebooks, use the specialized skills and knowledge of Agents on the content that matter most to your task at hand, whether it’s transforming complex data into clear insights and visualizations with Analyst, or creating stunning designs with Designer. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502523 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502523 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature that enables Mac users to share their screen or specific windows using the built-in native macOS sharing experience. This is Mac only, user opt-in experience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500242 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500242 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Intelligent meeting recap uses AI to provide a quick summary of your meeting, highlighting key discussion points, identifying follow-up actions, and offering quick access to significant points such as name mentions, when a screen was shared, individualized speaker markers, topics, and chapters. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422308 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422308 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Users will be able to search for and select SharePoint Lists through the Context IQ menu to help ground their prompts when using Copilot Chat. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM483884 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM483884 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Microsoft Purview is launching a new Personalization page which will help users personalize their individual experience on Purview. Updated June 2, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM409534 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM409534 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will provide native Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) controls for connected cameras that support this capability. The feature will initially contain limited support for cameras with mechanical/optical PTZ, with digital PTZ to come in the future. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555883 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555883 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT You can now reference a Teams meeting or chat when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555884 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555884 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT You can now reference a Teams meeting or chat when creating a presentation with Agent Mode in PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557681 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557681 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Use intelligent summaries in Copilot Dashboard to quickly surface what’s working and where targeted attention can accelerate Copilot adoption. Intelligent summaries highlight key adoption trends to focus on areas of success. Suggested prompts enable deeper exploration of underlying trends and drivers. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557676 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557676 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Admins will be able to define a tenant‑wide default value for the Mail Compose and Reply setting that controls whether commas are used to separate recipients. Updated June 2, 2026: We are in the process of correcting an issue with setting the policy. We expect to complete in mid-June. Thank you for your patience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552598 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552598 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT To better align with user expectations, site permissions are changing to look and work both in context on a website that is requesting permissions and when navigating to permissions from Settings. On a website that is requesting permissions, there are changes to the Omnibox and the Page Info dialog and permissions will be easier to see and modify in Settings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559105 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559105 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Enables auto‑labeling of existing SharePoint files to match the default sensitivity label configured on their document library. This helps organizations close labeling gaps for data at rest and ensure consistent, secure‑by‑default protection across SharePoint libraries—without relying on manual user labeling. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559611 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559611 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Presenters can now share a single application window and enable participants to annotate directly on top of that content, without exposing their entire desktop. This means cleaner presentations, protected privacy, and more engaging discussions across training sessions, workshops, and client meetings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560816 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560816 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Microsoft Teams extends Quick Share to images, making it fast and easy to share visual content across chats and channels. With access from hover, right click, overflow menus, and shared tabs, you can quickly copy links or share images while preserving existing permissions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561551 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561551 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT The protected downloads feature for Intune MAM will now save downloaded files to the Documents > Microsoft Edge > Downloads folder in OneDrive. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560398 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560398 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT With this feature, data officers can now complete their coverage story by now embedding hyperlinks within toast messages for the Edge browser. When this rule is triggered, the end user will see a toast with a customized title and message with a hyperlink. This feature is useful when organizations need to direct users to a specific resource or a repository for more specific instruction (e.g. internal policy SharePoint site). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564612 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564612 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Teams enables search directly within the compose box using @mentions, allowing you to quickly find and insert Files, Chats, Channels, and Meetings without leaving your message. By extending @mentions beyond people, Teams provides a more unified and efficient way to reference content in context. This experience reduces context switching and helps streamline collaboration within conversations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564970 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564970 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT MIP-label protected PDFs are now supported in the PDF previewer along with a built-in control's toolbar for easier navigation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558440 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558440 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT You can choose to select Anthropic models, in addition to OpenAI models, when editing a Word document using Copilot. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558105 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558105 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Give users a fast, built‑in way to capture screenshots and include them in Copilot prompts, helping them communicate visual context more easily and receive more accurate, actionable assistance. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562413 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562413 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMT Easily find keyboard shortcuts with a new searchable experience in Microsoft Teams. Search by shortcut name or enter part of a key combination directly in the dialog. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557983 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557983 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT SharePoint home sites are getting the following new updates - A resources web part, a new UX to customize the SharePoint app (Viva Connections) experience for Teams desktop and mobile and ability to set up a new home site in the SharePoint admin center. Additionally, the Announcements web part and a new layout for News web part will be available in all sites. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558679 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558679 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel files now open in a standardized preview in Teams on Android and iOS, delivering faster performance, improved reliability, and a more consistent viewing experience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558681 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558681 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Enhance current API infrastructure to provide easy and simple way for customers to export data to integrate with SIEM tools, create automated workflows and generate customizable reports. Today alert data is present in Graph API and DLP rule match event details are present in Management API. This work enriches the graph API with DLP event data to make correlation and integration easy for customers. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558311 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558311 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT A new toggle is added in the profile settings to give users the ability to create or remove the profile desktop shortcut. Available only for Windows devices. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555855 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555855 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT When in a meeting with another Teams Rooms on Windows that has multiple cameras, you can switch camera views in that room via the participant panel on the console, or video tile on a touch board, to optimize your views. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM415168 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM415168 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Users will be able to automatically see their auto-mapped calendars when toggling from classic Outlook to the new. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM532728 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM532728 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT At Ignite, Microsoft is introducing a major evolution of Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) to help organizations strengthen data security and confidently embrace AI. The new DSPM experience unifies visibility and control across traditional data and AI-driven environments, delivering outcome-based guided workflows that turn insights into actionable steps—so teams can prioritize risks and remediate faster. It brings AI observability, enhanced posture reporting, and intelligent Securi... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508524 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508524 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Users can manually select text and ask Copilot to help provide relevant information. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518221 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518221 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT We’re introducing cross-tenant group synchronization, a new capability that enables organizations to synchronize security groups across Microsoft Entra tenants. This feature simplifies collaboration scenarios by allowing shared access to resources across tenants while maintaining centralized group management. It also streamlines administration of multiple tenants by centralizing group membership control, reducing duplication and manual overhead. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Entra https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500895 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500895 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Endpoint DLP can now classify Office files stored in Windows devices that have Azure RMS protection applied. Classification will be triggered when file is used in applications or when just-in-time classification is enabled Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559028 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559028 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT This update introduces logged-in user details (user email) on the device onboarding page for Windows devices bringing it in line with the experience for MacOS devices. ​Admins can now see which user is currently signed in on a device, making It faster to confirm ownership and troubleshoot issues. ​ Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542188 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542188 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT The Data Security Posture Agent is designed to expand the capacity of data security admins as they proactively work to stay on top of a dynamic data and risk landscape within their organization. Its primary job is to help discover sensitive data across your data estate. This agent is designed to analyze and search documents, emails, and messages that match the natural-language discovery intent requested by the user and assess associated risks. By moving beyond traditional keyword and information... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560049 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560049 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT GCC-H and DoD cloud customers can now experience multi-camera views in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows, allowing remote participants to switch between multiple in-room camera feeds for improved visibility and engagement in larger spaces. Find camera requirements here. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537271 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537271 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Purview enablement in AI Foundry, allows Foundry admins to activate Microsoft Purview on their subscription. Once enabled, AI interaction data from all apps and agents flows into Purview for centralized compliance, governance, and posture management of AI data. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560536 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560536 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT You can now create a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint straight from the PowerPoint Home in file menu. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564805 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564805 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT We are introducing enhanced access policy management for Organizational Data in Microsoft 365. This update enables admins to release custom attributes to specific users or groups, rather than broadly to all employees or all managers. This provides a more conservative default approach for managing sensitive organizational data, while also supporting staged rollout of new attributes. Additionally, admins can configure whether leaders and managers are permitted to share non-public data with Workfor... Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564804 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564804 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Users can select from multiple voice style options for their voice experience in M365 Copilot. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Mobile https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564765 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564765 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Enable aggregation of DLP alerts based on common entities user even when multiple rules are matched. This feature should consolidate related alert events into a single alert object to: Reduce alert noise, simplify investigation workflows, enhance contextual understanding of violations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559017 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559017 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Enables metered, pay‑as‑you‑go access to Work IQ endpoints, allowing developers to invoke agents and capabilities without requiring pre‑assigned licenses, with usage billed based on the agents and models invoked per request. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562351 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562351 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Request feedback from Copilot on your Page by selecting "Suggested edits" in the Copilot Shortcuts menu. Copilot will analyze the content on your page and provide actionable suggestions about what you can change to improve clarity and quality of your written content. You can then apply suggestions directly to the page. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560052 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560052 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT GCC-H and DoD customers can now experience multi-stream IntelliFrame in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows, which sends separate video feeds of each in-room participant to improve hybrid meeting visibility and inclusivity. Requires a compatible intelligent camera. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564910 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564910 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Outlook Emails as References in Copilot Notebooks bring email content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot in the conversations, decisions, and context that drive their work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560706 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560706 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Meetings as References in Copilot Notebooks bring Teams meeting content into the notebook experience, enabling users to ground Copilot on the discussions, decisions, and context that drive their work. By adding meetings as knowledge sources, users can connect transcripts, notes, chats, and shared content directly to their projects, enriching notebooks beyond files alone and improving downstream outputs like presentations and briefs. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559476 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559476 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Account discovery provides visibility into who has access to connected applications by discovering local and orphaned accounts and identifying accounts that can be matched to Microsoft Entra ID users. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Entra https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560537 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560537 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT You can now create a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint just as you open the PowerPoint web app. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561549 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561549 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT The Teams room builder is a user-friendly, visually engaging tool to help IT managers design and configure Teams Rooms traditional, signature, and flex meeting spaces. This feature, available in the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, enables faster design, standards creation, and rollout. With a variety of equipment options and helpful criteria filters, device and license selection and purchase is simplified. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561028 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561028 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT Microsoft Teams is improving the call transfer experience on desktop (Windows and Mac) with a streamlined workflow that makes transferring calls faster and more intuitive. These changes reduce the number of steps to initiate a transfer and introduce transfer suggestions to help users find the right transfer target more quickly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560694 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560694 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:29 GMT You can now create a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint straight from the PowerPoint Home in file menu. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM423047 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM423047 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Mail Merge (Basic) will be improved upon to allow fields to be replaced by values per email address. When Mail Merge (Advanced) is launched, not only will every recipient receive their own email with only their email address in the recipients list, but the emails can further be personalized to include content such as their name. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422324 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422324 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT With this new Summary feature in OneNote mobile, you can create a short and fluent summary of your longer pages which will help to consume relevant information faster. With the Question and Answer at your fingertips, you can get real-time answers to your queries directly within your notes, enhancing your ability to access and utilize information quickly and effectively. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM325780 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM325780 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Easily keep your channels list relevant. Teams will automatically detect inactive channels you haven’t interacted with in a while, and automatically hide them for you. You have the option to review the list of channels and unhide some or all of them, opt out of automatic hiding from settings, or initiate this process on demand. Updated May 28, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493742 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493742 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Advanced Collaboration Analytics for GGC provides Teams admins with insights into external collaboration patterns - covering teams, federated domains, channels, guests, and internal users - along with recommended actions to enhance security for external collaboration. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501540 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501540 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Users can now customize the AI-generated notes in meeting recap, instantly transforming meeting notes into the format that works best for each person. Choose from built-in options like Speaker Summary or Executive Summary to quickly surface the details that matter most. Users can even create and save their own custom templates with a simple prompt, so meeting notes always match the way each user prefers to work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518287 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518287 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT The new Outlook now supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories for sending S/MIME encrypted emails. This allows users to add an LDAP directory in the new Outlook and use it to fetch recipients’ certificates from the configured directory when sending S/MIME encrypted messages. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM523206 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM523206 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Interact in real time with podcasts created by Copilot in Word. Today, audio summaries help you absorb content on the go, but they’re one-way—listeners can’t clarify or explore without stopping. With this feature, you can ask questions with your voice while listening and get answers instantly, staying in the audio experience and understanding content faster. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM534609 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM534609 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Purview SDK embedded in Agent Framework SDK enables developers to seamlessly integrate enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance into the AI agents they build. This integration enables automatic classification and protection of sensitive data, prevents data leaks and oversharing, and provides visibility and control for regulatory compliance—empowering organizations to confidently and securely adopt AI agents in complex environments. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542790 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542790 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT The Data Security Posture Agent is designed to expand the capacity of data security admins as they proactively work to stay on top of a dynamic data and risk landscape within their organization. Its primary job is to help discover sensitive data across your data estate. This agent is designed to analyze and search documents, emails, and messages that match the natural-language discovery intent requested by the user and assess associated risks. By moving beyond traditional keyword and information... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508518 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508518 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT We’re excited to announce that Organizational Data in Microsoft 365 is now available in the GCC-Moderate (GCC-M) environment! Organizational Data in Microsoft 365 provides a secure, compliant, and scalable platform for ingesting organizational data into Microsoft 365. With this release, government cloud customers can now leverage the same powerful data ingestion capabilities previously available only in commercial environments. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548670 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548670 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Signers will be able to add their electronic signature to PDFs using a stylus, touch, or mouse, in addition to the existing typed signature option. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM392328 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM392328 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Organizers, co-organizers, and presenters can chat privately in a separate chat from attendees. This chat is available to access before, during, and after the event. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557165 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557165 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT When a Teams Rooms on Windows acts as an organizer, co-organizer or presenter in a structured meeting or webinar, you have access to the private chat for event management known as the Event Group. You can also switch to a separate chat with attendees enabling smooth event experiences for all. Available in Teams Rooms Pro-licensed rooms. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558256 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558256 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Search, chat, and explore the web from one search box with Copilot-suggested actions and curated work content to help your users get things done faster on the new, refreshed Copilot New Tab Page. Users can also view personalized news and activities. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560547 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560547 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Users can now report suspicious external users directly within Teams, alongside existing block actions. Reports are surfaced in the Teams admin center, giving admins visibility into potentially risky interactions and enabling them to investigate and take appropriate actions. This enhancement helps organizations respond faster to phishing, impersonation, and other external threats while leveraging end-user signals as an additional layer of protection. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560532 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560532 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Introducing built-in Planner Agent chat with natural language Q&A, smart task discovery, and in-plan task management. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560702 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560702 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT A new Security Detection Report in the Teams admin center provides a centralized view of messaging security detections, including impersonation, malicious URLs, and weaponizable file types. Admins can review detection activity in one place and export detailed data to support investigation and response. This capability helps consolidate security signals for Teams messaging scenarios. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560823 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560823 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT When a user performs a search on google.com from a work profile, Microsoft Edge can detect whether organization-specific results are available for that query. When relevant results are found, a banner is shown with a link to explore those work results with Microsoft 365 Copilot. This builds on the existing experience already available on Bing and extends it to Google, helping users seamlessly access work-related information regardless of their search engine. Admins can control access to this fea... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560813 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560813 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Large file sharing in Teams today introduces blocking behavior, forcing users to wait for uploads to complete and disrupting real-time collaboration. To improve productivity and reduce perceived latency, we are introducing asynchronous file uploads. This allows users to continue sending messages while the file uploads in the background, enabling a more seamless and uninterrupted collaboration experience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564803 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564803 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT When sorting on Outlook for Web or Outlook for Windows, if the Sort By field is not one of From, Subject, or Date Received, we will now show an additional column for the Sort By value (e.g., Size). We will also support sorting by Flag Due Date. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564909 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564909 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Copilot Suggested Rename is an AI-powered OneDrive feature that automatically recommends clear, descriptive file names based on a file’s content—helping users organize and find their files more easily with minimal effort. What the feature does: Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneDrive https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554927 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554927 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Recently used emojis and reactions sync across Teams on desktop and mobile, making it easier to express yourself wherever you work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557173 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557173 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:30:02 GMT Customers can submit their custom Copilot agents built in Agent Builder to the Agent Store under the "Built by your org" section, after admin review and approval in M365 Admin Center. This governed flow enables admins to review, approve, and publish submitted agents so that they can be discovered and used by others in the Agent Store. This helps organizations share validated agents at scale while maintaining quality and governance. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537286 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537286 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:15:27 GMT Edit or enhance the lighting in uploaded or generated images directly in Copilot Chat and the Create experience. This item is no longer accurate and is being removed from the roadmap. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537287 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537287 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:15:27 GMT When an image needs precise editing, masking enables users to more accurately select an object or area in their image for AI to edit. This item is no longer accurate and is being removed from the roadmap. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564621 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564621 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We’re introducing a new unified alert triage experience in Insider Risk Management that brings agent‑driven insights directly into the standard Alerts queue. With this update, analysts can view agent categorizations alongside traditional alert filters and columns in a single, consolidated workflow. The updated alert details panel, enables faster investigation and action from the alerts list page by embedding agent insights directly into the alert experience. To support customer transition, the e... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM488091 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM488091 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Introducing a new content picker for Teams Mobile! Attach any type of content, whether files or media, from the paperclip icon in the compose overflow menu. Our unified attach flow makes it easy and intuitive to attach content from any source location. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506744 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506744 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Department Billing for Microsoft 365 Backup enables administrators to configure backups by granular scopes—such as departments, geographic locations, or member firms—and manage pay-as-you-go charges across multiple Azure subscriptions. With Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), department-specific backup administrators can be assigned, ensuring management control, and tailored backup management aligned to organizational boundaries. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM510100 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM510100 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Users can quickly add a Search result as a reference to a Copilot Notebook within the M365 Copilot app. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516040 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516040 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Add web links as references in your Copilot Notebooks. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515160 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515160 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Customers can connect M365 Copilot with 15Five to surface team priorities and recognition with Copilot Connector. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518288 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518288 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT The new Outlook will now allow users to store S/MIME encryption certificates within their Contacts. This enables users to save certificates directly in contact entries and use them to send S/MIME encrypted emails to the contacts. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531758 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531758 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Declarative Agents have been enhanced to interpret and ground responses using images embedded in files such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and PDFs. This capability allows the agent to extract insights from visual elements like charts, diagrams, and screenshots, ensuring that answers are not only text-based but also informed by graphical context. By combining textual and visual understanding, Declarative Agents deliver more comprehensive and contextually accurate re... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529858 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529858 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Mobile users can utilize Copilot Shortcuts with suggested prompts to edit a Page. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553590 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553590 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Teams Phone user multi‑line gives callers more flexibility and control by allowing administrators to assign up to 10 phone numbers to a single user. With full support on Teams Phone Android devices, users can seamlessly make and receive calls from multiple numbers without switching accounts or hardware. This makes it easy to manage different roles, departments, or regional identities—all from one unified Teams experience. The result is a familiar, localized calling experience for users who work... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553594 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553594 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT With AI Interpreter, Teams Phone Devices provide real‑time language interpretation directly within the call experience. Users can participate naturally in multilingual conversations while the device interprets spoken audio, reducing language barriers and supporting clearer communication in everyday calling scenarios. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557179 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557179 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We're improving the experience when the active meeting window is minimized. Users can now raise their hand and send reactions without restoring the full meeting window. They can also choose between two minimized views: an expanded view that shows up to 4 participant videos, or a compact view that does not display other participants' video. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558340 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558340 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Users will now find controls for switching between the accounts and tenants that they are signed into making it easier to navigate on Mac. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560076 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560076 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT This feature empowers authors to create rich, interactive charts with AI in SharePoint when editing SharePoint pages. Authors can describe the chart they want to create in plain language within a chat on a SharePoint page. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557169 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557169 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We’ve simplified the app bar to help you focus on what matters. Apps are easier to scan in a cleaner View more apps list, the overflow menu is less cluttered, and you can choose to show or hide the app bar to create more space for your work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561489 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561489 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) is extending our investigations by adding optical character recognition (OCR), extracting text from images and incorporating it into investigation data. This enables AI-powered deep content analysis to uncover data security risks that are often hidden within visual content. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564620 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564620 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We’re introducing a new collaboration capability in Insider Risk Management that enables analysts and investigators to add notes directly within alerts. With this feature, users can document investigation progress, share findings, and capture key context throughout the triage process. In addition to manually added notes, system‑generated notes will automatically record updates such as alert status changes or user assignments — helping teams maintain a clear and auditable investigation timeline.... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564619 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564619 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We’re enhancing the User section within Insider Risk Management alerts to provide investigators with more contextual user profile and risk attributes directly within their workflow. With this update, analysts can now view key user details such as employee type, office location, start date, policy inclusion, priority user group status, and last working day—helping them build a more complete understanding of the user during investigations without navigating away from the alert experience. This fea... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560695 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560695 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Users can now see colleagues’ and direct reports’ calendars in the left navigation by default—without manual setup. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564608 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564608 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Feature description: Model Context Protocol (MCP) based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will now be able to surface rich, interactive UI widgets directly within chat. This enhancement enables developers to deliver more engaging and structured agent interactions. Users will experience these widgets when interacting with agents that implement them, and admins will continue to manage these agents through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564607 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564607 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT We’re introducing support for Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot . This update enables developers to build Copilot agents using MCP servers and allows users to interact with these agents using familiar experiences. This change supports extensibility and improves agent capabilities for organizations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564606 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564606 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Declarative Agents with Actions enable Microsoft 365 Copilot to take real-world actions by invoking APIs, plugins, and enterprise workflows directly within the chat experience. Using custom actions, declarative agents can call external systems, execute operations, and retrieve or update data, moving beyond Q&A to full task completion. These actions are powered through API plugins, MCP tools, and enterprise connectors, allowing seamless integration with line-of-business applications and services.... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564609 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564609 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT The All-Accounts view, also known as Unified Inbox, lets you see emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox view in the new Outlook for Windows, without merging your mailboxes. Each account's inbox stays separate; the view brings them together so you can triage in one place. Users can read, delete, move, archive, and mark messages across accounts without switching between mailboxes. The experience integrates with Copilot for AI-assisted email workflows and supports Immersive Search for find... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562662 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562662 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT The new Copilot Notebooks design in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app now lets users organize related chats, output creations, and references into a persistent AI workspace. Copilot uses the Notebook's accumulated context to ground responses, so work continues across sessions instead of starting over each time. While this is the quicker, light-weight Notebooks experience, you can still find the fuller, workspace-forward experience in OneNote. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561204 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561204 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT A redesigned My Tasks experience that brings your tasks into one place, making it easier to capture work, prioritize what matters, and stay focused. Copilot helps surface your top priorities. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560539 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560539 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Let people search and query Dataverse business data from Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562340 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562340 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Users can now upload videos directly into a Teams event or meeting from OneDrive from the "Manage view" options when an organizer has turned on Manage What Attendees See mode. This ensures a smoother high quality video playback with a more consistent experience for attendees. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562993 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562993 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Endpoint DLP now includes a pre curated list of file extensions for the file extension condition. Previously, file extensions were entered as free form text, which could result in unsupported or non-scannable extensions being used. This could lead to gaps in protection and increase processing overhead on endpoints. With the pre curated list, you can select only supported file extensions. This helps improve policy reliability and reduces unnecessary processing on endpoints. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564610 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564610 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:15:50 GMT Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Web will now allow users to modify how the preview text for emails show in the message list. The preview text can now take up 2 lines, 1 whole line, or 0 additional lines. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM549288 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM549288 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Adaptive Scope for SharePoint is a dynamic scoping capability in Microsoft Purview DLP that allows administrators to automatically target DLP policies to the right sites based on attributes such as site URL, site name, or custom site metadata. Unlike static scoping, which requires manually listing sites and maintaining them over time, adaptive scopes continuously evaluate site properties and auto‑include or exclude locations as they evolve. This enables scalable policy deployment, eliminates the... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM410249 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM410249 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Add calendar support in Online Archive. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503144 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503144 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT This feature will allow admins to specify a limited set of sites to exclude from web grounding in M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat #copilotcontrolsystem Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM509109 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM509109 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Use the tools menu in Copilot Chat to co-create content or code with Copilot in a Page and share with others when ready. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515465 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515465 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Discover and add SharePoint agents in chats and channels from in-context store. Users can click on 'Add agents and bots' from the roster drop down. This will open the in-context store, where users can discover SharePoint agents and add them directly to the conversation and collaborate in the group. Updated January 29, 2026: Due to a blocker we have paused rollout until March for this feature. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515144 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515144 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Engage content from private communities and events will be used as grounding source for M365 Copilot. When a user queries in M365 Copilot, they will only be able to see content they are privileged to access. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM536572 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM536572 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT This new report helps admins proactively spot unusual or risky interactions with external organizations. By analyzing communication trends and detecting sudden spikes, new domains, or abnormal engagement patterns, it provides early visibility into potential data-sharing or security risks. As external collaboration grows, this report delivers actionable insights to safeguard your tenant while supporting productive cross-organization work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551195 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551195 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Copilot now uses M365 activity to provide more relevant, contextual responses. Updated settings make it easier to view and manage what Copilot remembers and your personalization preferences. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557561 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557561 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availabili... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558852 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558852 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Digital signage can now be displayed on idle Teams panel devices, similar to digital signage support for Microsoft Teams Rooms front of room displays. Signage source and settings can be configured in the Pro Management portal. Available with Teams Rooms Pro or Shared space-licensed spaces. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558286 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558286 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Intelligent recap can now be generated without retaining a transcript after the meeting. Meeting organizers can choose this setting from the meeting options before the meeting, or organizers and eligible participants can enable it during the meeting. After the meeting, the AI Summary will be available, but other elements of the recap may not be available (Chapters, Topics, Mentions, Audio recap). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559606 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559606 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Recording and transcript owners can now grant recording and transcript access to specified people when copying or sharing recap link, and the specified people can access the recap without having to request access. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560815 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560815 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Download manager updates in Microsoft Teams make it easier to track file progress with improved visibility, control, and accessibility. You can now open the manager from the title bar or by using a keyboard shortcut, and view downloads without blocking key chat and channel actions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561037 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561037 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT Vision in Microsoft 365 Copilot helps you make faster, more informed decisions by understanding context from what you share on screen or camera. Copilot can analyze visual inputs from shared desktop screens and provide detailed insights about the content. You can also use vision on mobile during a real-time voice session to share your device camera, front or back, and ask questions about what is in front of you. Copilot analyzes the live camera feed or desktop screen in real time and provides sp... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Mobile https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557553 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557553 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:59 GMT A new export functionality will be introduced in two locations: the Data Loss Prevention > Policies page and the Information Protection > Label publishing policies page. This feature will allow users to export their existing DLP configurations and label policies, including schema, as a downloadable ZIP file. The exported file can be attached to support tickets to accelerate troubleshooting. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564605 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM564605 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:59 GMT Users can now collaborate with Copilot to make improvements to email drafts. Select a section of the draft and ask Copilot to make changes, like changing its length, tone, or structure. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562992 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562992 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:59 GMT Endpoint DLP now extends protection to files stored in commonly excluded Windows folders, including Temp and AppData. This helps improve coverage by detecting and protecting sensitive data in these locations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562991 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562991 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:59 GMT Enable customers to include or exclude users/user groups from Just‑In‑Time (JIT) Audit, ensuring audits are generated only for the selected users or groups. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562352 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562352 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:59 GMT New pay-as-you-go, consumption-based meter for additional OneDrive storage. Control which OneDrive accounts can grow beyond their licensed storage limits and give selected users more space as needed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516576 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516576 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT The new Project Manager agent in Microsoft 365 will help you plan, organize, and manage work more efficiently. We’re starting with core task and plan management features to simplify project tracking and will introduce additional advanced project management capabilities over time. Updated May 21, 2026: We previously launched in Preview and GA is expected in June. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553136 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553136 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now integrated in Microsoft Forms, including enabling the Surveys Agent from within Forms. Surveys Agent provides specialized capabilities to help with your form - from recommending and applying improvements to your form or quiz, to helping draft and send invitations, to analyzing your results. Surveys Agent is available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and can be accessed by clicking the "Copilot" icon in Forms. Forms Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554940 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554940 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Insider Risk Management is providing the ability to create a case without content. With this, we will introduce a new active case limit (2000). This new functionality will allow customers to create more cases particularly when content download is unnecessary. If a case is created without content download, content download can be initiated anytime the case is active pending available content download limits. There is no change to the active content download limit (100). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562035 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562035 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT We’re introducing 3 enhancements to AI Interpreter’s Simultaneous mode. First, the interpreter audio and live captions now match exactly, with both using the same language the user selects. Second, admins can fully disable voice simulation if needed. Third, users will have more platform voice options, with dynamic voice assignments that help distinguish each speaker and make conversations easier to follow. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558341 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558341 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Facilitator now automatically detects open questions raised during a Teams meeting and offers to help answer them using web search. When a participant asks a question (e.g., “What is an LLM?”) and no one answers, Facilitator posts a prompt offering to find an answer. Participants can select “Yes” to have the agent retrieve and share the information. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561031 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561031 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Users have better experiences in flexible work environments with Microsoft Teams panel-based desk dock devices coming later this year. The Teams panel app now enables devices, such as the Yealink Linkhub, to enhance bookable desk experiences by indicating at-a-glance availability and letting visitors book directly on the device. Each device requires a Teams Shared Space license. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559029 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559029 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Mind Maps in Copilot Notebooks are interactive visual artifacts that help users understand notebook content through a grounded map of key topics, themes, and relationships. Users can explore the Mind Map, view summaries for individual nodes, and use Notebook chat to get more detail about a node. Available across OneNote and Microsoft 365 Copilot App. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559601 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559601 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:37 GMT Users will now see chat history scoped to their current Copilot Chat endpoint, with the option to see ‘All chats’ view. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM476488 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM476488 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT This backend change will now address the 'separation of attendee' invites from the events crew. This feature allows the organizers of Townhalls to maintain separate invites for attendees. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513278 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513278 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Planner in Outlook brings all your tasks, plans, and the new Project Manager agent directly into your inbox, so you can manage work where you already work. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516032 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516032 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT As AI agents become deeply embedded in enterprise ecosystems, they are evolving beyond simple tools or workflows into a digital workforce. These agents can interpret intent, access and manipulate enterprise data, execute actions and even make real-time decisions. In many ways, they operate like human insiders only with machine-speed data processing capabilities. To govern and protect these agents effectively, Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is being expanded to agents, with specific in... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557172 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557172 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT The Microsoft Teams live chat widget lets customers engage in one to one conversations with your business directly from your website, and now also enables appointment scheduling. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558255 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558255 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT SMB Admins can use Microsoft 365 Admin Agent in Microsoft Teams to complete common admin tasks and get guidance on critical setup actions. Admin Agent can add users and assign licenses on behalf of the admin, as well as provide guidance on key SMB related topics such as organisation setup, security settings, and password resets—without leaving the Teams interface. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM481825 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM481825 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Users can chat one-on-one with a SharePoint agent directly within Teams chat. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560320 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560320 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Organizers can now use breakout rooms in Teams meetings with up to 1,000 attendees, enabling more interactive sessions, smaller group discussions, and improved audience engagement without compromising scale or performance. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561648 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561648 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT What’s new Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561490 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561490 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Teams meetings automatically create a corresponding Planner plan to capture meeting tasks. However, when teams use meetings as their primary collaboration surface for long-running initiatives, tasks from the same project can become scattered across multiple auto-generated plans. With this capability, users can now connect Teams meetings to existing Planner plans, so all related tasks across meetings can be tracked in one place. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562994 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562994 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Policy updates in Microsoft Purview now sync faster, reducing wait times from up to 2 hours to just 30 minutes, so your protections stay up to date and take effect more quickly across your organization. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563810 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563810 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT You can now quickly switch between your favorite folders without opening the full folder pane. When the pane is collapsed, your favorite folders appear as a vertical list, giving you one-click access to the folders you use most. Each folder shows unread or total counts so you always know what needs attention. Right-click any favorite for the same options you're used to, and your selections stay put across sessions. It's a familiar experience for anyone who loved favorites in classic Outlook, now... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563807 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM563807 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT You can now pick whether each folder in your folder pane shows the unread count or the total item count. Until now, Outlook only displayed unread counts, but sometimes you need to see how many items are in a folder overall. Just right-click any folder and choose whether to show the total or unread count. It gives you more control over how you keep track of your email without changing how anything else works. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559480 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559480 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:57 GMT Copilot Notebooks allows users to generate Excel spreadsheets using the content and references gathered in a notebook. Copilot drafts a structured spreadsheet grounded in the notebook’s context, which can be opened and edited in Excel, helping users move from ideas and source material to a ready‑to‑use spreadsheet with fewer manual steps. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529849 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM529849 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT Users can now apply basic conditional formatting rules to the calendar in new Outlook, allowing events and appointments to be color-coded based on sender, location, attendees, and more. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557168 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557168 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT You can now make an upcoming meeting reservation from a Teams panel by browsing the calendar on the device and choosing any open time slot through midnight the next day. Add a guest during booking streamlining ad-hoc scheduling and coordination. Available with Teams Rooms Pro and Shared Device licenses. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557256 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557256 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT This feature enhances the PowerPoint Live meeting experience by using Copilot to let attendees select slide text and get explanations for the content. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559386 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559386 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT Manage call queues and engage with customers wherever work takes you. The Queues app on Teams mobile enables on the go workers to stay connected and responsive when handling customer calls. Calling representatives and supervisor leads can view assigned queues, opt in or out of a queue's call routing, and review their call history—all from their mobile device. Supervisor leads can also bulk manage queue participation for their teams. With seamless mobile access, the Queues app helps teams respond... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560324 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560324 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) billing will be based on the volume of data retained. For example, any number of non‑Microsoft 365 generative AI prompts and responses that collectively amount to 1 GB of retained data will be billed at $0.25 per GB per month (equivalent to ~$0.0082 per GB per day). In the updated model, DLM is billed based on the total volume of text messages managed by a DLM policy. Each non‑Microsoft 365 generative AI prompt and response is treated as an individual text message... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562050 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562050 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows now supports human interpreter listening mode in meetings where organizers enable language interpretation in Meeting options, allowing room participants to select a language and hear interpreter audio. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560707 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560707 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT The Simulation Grader helps admins understand and improve auto‑labeling accuracy before enforcing a policy. When enabled during simulation, matched items are evaluated by an AI-powered grader to determine whether each match is a true positive or false positive, along with an explanation of why the content matched. The results roll up into clear policy‑level accuracy insights and file‑level evaluation details, giving admins confidence to refine conditions, upgrade to smarter classifiers, and move... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562665 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562665 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT The Interpreter agent acts as a translator in Microsoft Teams meetings, allowing participants to listen to the meeting in their chosen language with real-time translation so speaking different languages isn’t a barrier to effective understanding and collaboration. It's now available in Teams Rooms on Android licensed for Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560055 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560055 Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT Teams efficiency mode improves performance and responsiveness on hardware constrained devices by applying a reduced resource configuration by default, helping maintain meeting quality and responsiveness during collaboration. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557558 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557558 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Enabling localization for the default Mark and Notify email template used in admin review and automation flows for user reported messages. This ensures end users receive review outcome notifications in their preferred language, improving understanding, trust, and participation in email reporting within Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Defender for Office 365 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM523213 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM523213 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Simplify frontline onboarding with an improved Teams mobile experience on personal devices. Workers can easily download and start using the Teams mobile app on their own device in compliance with organizational security policies, reducing the need for manager assistance and IT support. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547749 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547749 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT This feature enables users to export fresher row-level Copilot metrics from the Copilot Dashboard for reporting and deeper analysis at day level. #copilotcontrolsystem Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557678 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557678 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Managing your email automation in Outlook is now effortless with name search built into your key productivity tools. You can search within Rules, Conditional Formatting, Quick Steps, and Search Folders, filtering the list by name so you jump straight to the item you need. Whether you have dozens of rules or a growing library of quick steps, just type a few characters to narrow down results instantly. No more scrolling through long lists to find the right one, search puts you in control. Stay org... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497909 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497909 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Users will be able to list the file attachments that they received or sent over email in M365 Copilot. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558547 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558547 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Speed up analysis of exfiltrated content by launching Data Security Investigations (DSI) from endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) alerts. In DSI, define your endpoint DLP query (for example, time range, users, and endpoints). DSI then automatically gathers the related files that triggered the alerts for review (for example, UserA downloaded a file on 3/1/2026). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560074 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560074 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Before joining a meeting on your pre-join screen, you can test your microphone and speaker to make sure others will hear you clearly. Select Test mic and speaker to record a short audio clip and play it back. This helps you confirm that the right devices are selected and that you’ll be heard—and hear others—once the meeting starts. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559801 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559801 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT You can now quickly search for and navigate to any folder in your mailbox using the new Go to Folder feature. Instead of scrolling through long folder lists, just press Ctrl+Y or access it from your accounts context menu to instantly find what you need. Type a few letters of the folder name and jump straight there. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562535 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562535 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT Auto Assign Open Shifts is a Microsoft Teams Shifts feature that automatically fills unassigned (open) shifts for you. It lets managers automatically assign open shifts to available employees instead of doing it manually. The system considers factors like employee availability, approved time off, past scheduling patterns, and scheduling rules (e.g., max hours, rest time); and generates a draft schedule that you can review and adjust before publishing. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558107 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558107 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:45:25 GMT During Teams meetings, if there is an external 3P bot trying to join the meeting, organizers will be able to see a clear representation of the bots while they wait in the lobby. Organizers will be required to explicitly and separately admit these bots into the meeting, if really required. This approach will ensure that no one inadvertently accepts the external bots into the meeting ensuring that the organizers have full control over the presence of these bots. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM489231 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM489231 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Microsoft Edge will launch the new version of the built-in PDF reader that's powered by Adobe’s PDF rendering engine. The new PDF reader ensures that there's no loss of functionality and delivers an enhanced PDF experience. This experience includes richer rendering, improved performance, strong security for PDF handling, and greater accessibility. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500696 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500696 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT With the new org chart users will not only be able to contextaulize a person, they will also be able to scroll through visited profiles, see a manager's reports counts, and more. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502562 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502562 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT You can now use Shift+Click or CTRL+Click to select non-consecutive dates in the calendar mini-month. This will allow you to easily view and take action on the dates you care about. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508521 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508521 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT When critical issues impact room functionality, users see a banner notification on both the front-of-room display and console in Teams Rooms on Windows. Room health signals help get issues resolved quickly and ensure productive meetings. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518222 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM518222 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT The Microsoft 365 Copilot app now has a simpler, cleaner navigation. Key updates include an expanded chat history, quick actions to create new Notebooks and Agents, and intuitive feature grouping so users can find what they need faster and unlock more AI value. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537280 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537280 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Enhancing the Engage Events experience with additional capabilities such as Broadcast for large scale produced events, Meetings based Events. Organizers will have additional support for moderating the posted questions and conversations, and attendees can post questions anonymously. An Events Landing page allows for attendees and organizers to have one place for the contiguous events experience of "Before", "During" and "After" Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542789 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542789 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Use the Drafts quick view to easily find, edit, and send draft messages. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542794 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542794 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT This release brings the next evolution in immersive collaboration in Teams. Designed for creators and event organizers, these new capabilities empower users to create, manage, and use immersive templates for immersive events in Teams and save those templates to collections to use in future events—directly within the Teams Meet app. Users can save customized immersive events as reusable templates to an immersive collection, and share them with others by adding co-owners and members to collections... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545896 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545896 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Structured Document Generation with Forms enables organizations to create, manage, and generate standardized documents at scale with built-in governance and compliance in SharePoint. Business process owners can centrally build and maintain form-driven templates -- such as contracts, agreements, proposals, and HR documents -- ensuring content stays accurate and up to date. Users can then generate the right document every time by just filling out the form, without manual formatting, versioning iss... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557167 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557167 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Teams Rooms on Windows proactively monitors room audio, video, and display signals to detect issues in meeting spaces. Teams Rooms Pro Management automatically remediates common issues that can be resolved through software, configuration changes, or device resets during nightly maintenance. This ensures users have reliable, ready-to-use meeting rooms, while IT admins benefit from reduced manual troubleshooting and increased uptime. Available for Teams Rooms Pro-licensed rooms. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548647 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548647 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT As with Teams Rooms on Windows, IT Admins can now set up Teams Rooms on Android to show dynamic signage content on the front-of-room display when the device is not in use for meetings or presentation. Configuration is available for tenant-wide and room-specific settings via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. The feature supports select third-party digital signage partners like Appspace and XOGO, and is included with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554925 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554925 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Resize the top video gallery in Teams meetings to see more people when content is being shared. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548648 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548648 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT With Teams Rooms on Windows consoles, you can quickly book a meeting room for immediate use, helping to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure uninterrupted spontaneous meetings. Available in Teams Rooms Pro-licensed rooms. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558540 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558540 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Intelligent meeting recap will now include video-based recaps. Video recap creates narrated video highlights from recorded meetings, featuring key takeaways and short clips that showcase important moments. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558442 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558442 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Emails with reactions disallowed will now see the Reactions button grayed out correctly. Additionally, when any attempt to react fails, the local update will no longer remain onscreen and be properly undone. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559388 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559388 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Data Security Investigations (DSI) is introducing a new examination focus area concentrated on identifying personal data. The personal data examination will identify and extract various types of personal data from the selected items including but not limited to, names, addresses, bank account numbers, and more. This addition works alongside DSI’s AI-powered content analysis features, such as categorization, AI search, and examination for risk, which help surface data security risks buried in dat... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560700 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560700 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT In addition to capturing real-time notes and meeting outcomes during scheduled or hybrid meetings, the Facilitator agent assists you with notes, decisions and actions for in-person meetings in Teams Rooms on Android. Simply invite Facilitator with one tap of the room console. Meeting notes appear on the front of room display or touch board, are available via meeting recap when shared, and deleted if no one selected. Rest assured no data remains in the room. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559018 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559018 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Allows developers to invoke the Researcher agent through the Work IQ endpoint to perform multi‑step analysis, deep reasoning, and synthesis across enterprise content as part of agentic workflows. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562343 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562343 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Insights on sensitive M365 data (OneDrive and SharePoint) and recommendations on retention policies for customers to better govern their sensitive data. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562345 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562345 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:51 GMT Retention based file archiving moves inactive content to low-cost storage, lowering costs with no compromise on Compliance, keeping data discoverable and making Copilot results highly relevant. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502519 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502519 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT Microsoft Purview Endpoint data loss prevention is expanding coverage to Copilot + PCs initially to support Recall snapshots and determining whether policies exist to prevent capture of windows containing restricted sensitivity labels and Sensitive information types (SITs). Purview admins will author Endpoint DLP custom policies to integrate with Windows Copilot + PC Recall setup by Intune admins for Copilot + PC devices exclusively. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513275 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513275 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT Align the community feeds default experience with expected user behaviors; support triage and content review for users who want to read every message in a community. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547833 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547833 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT The below diagnostics will help users understand which sensitive information exist in their document and what labels applied and what policies have been triggered: DLP SharePoint Diagnostics DLP EXO Diagnostics Auto labeling diagnostics for SPO/ODB Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508527 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM508527 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT Copilot Search can now match on a person's department, and you can find/lookup all people in a given department when searching the people source directly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561326 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561326 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT Copilot People Connector now supports importing people data with access controls into Microsoft 365. This release enables organizations to bring people data from external systems into Microsoft 365 along with associated access control lists (ACLs), ensuring Copilot respects existing permissions defined in source systems. The imported data can be scoped to specific individuals and groups, allowing Copilot to reason over people data while honoring access restrictions. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561325 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561325 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT A day level Copilot adoption Power BI report reflecting the most recent copilot activity & freshest insights. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561921 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561921 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT Admins can map employee badge credentials (card or NFC) to user identities in Universal Print, enabling users to release secure print jobs at compatible printers with a simple tap—no app, PIN, or sign-in required at the device. This enhances existing badge-based release with a standardized, cloud-based identity mapping model integrated with Microsoft 365. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Universal Print https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562342 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562342 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT This release introduces a new condition for Exchange Online policies: “Count of labeled documents is greater than.” This condition evaluates the number of attachments in an email message that carry a matching sensitivity label. When the count exceeds a defined threshold, the DLP rule is triggered, and configured actions are applied. This capability enables detection of high-volume data exfiltration scenarios, where multiple sensitive files—individually low-risk—collectively represent a significa... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560318 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560318 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:42 GMT In addition to capturing real-time notes and meeting outcomes during scheduled or hybrid meetings, the Facilitator agent assists you with notes, decisions and actions for in-person meetings in Teams Rooms on Windows. Simply invite Facilitator with one tap of the room console. Meeting notes appear on the front of room display or touch board, are available via meeting recap when shared, and deleted if no one selected. Rest assured no data remains in the room. Available with Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562220 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562220 Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:35 GMT Add resilient, AI-powered UI automation directly into your workflows with computer use tools. Makers can build reusable, goal-oriented automations that adapt dynamically to website or app changes, while admins maintain governance through access controls, hosted browser management, and environment-level permissions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Copilot Studio https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562221 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562221 Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:35 GMT Integrate proprietary systems, dynamic knowledge sources, and custom actions into your agentic workflows with MCP support, accelerating extensibility while preserving workflow reliability. This integration improves reuse across agents and workflows, reduces duplication of integrations, and embraces an emerging open and extensible agent ecosystem. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Copilot Studio https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562412 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562412 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Unlock deeper insights into Copilot agent adoption with flexible, self-serve analytics. Insights global and partition analysts can access and combine granular agent usage metrics with agent and organizational attributes to uncover agent adoption trends, export and customize reporting, and drive more informed decisions, without relying on predefined dashboards. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM421615 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM421615 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT When users delete a Loop workspace, owners can restore it from a recycle bin in Loop. Updated May 14, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM398711 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM398711 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Microsoft Priva Privacy Risk Management extends its overexposure policies into data contained in Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Amazon S3. Organizations can create privacy policies that specify which data sources, databases, or storage buckets are in scope and Priva will automatically notify data asset owners when matches are detected. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM495002 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM495002 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT You can now interact with your favorite apps directly from Teams chat and channels compose box using slash commands. Type / and start interacting with Apps and Agents, invoke workflows and more. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501451 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501451 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Simplifies SharePoint content management and ensures content is Copilot-ready by automating metadata, fixing stale content, enabling fast page creation, improving compliance, and enriching content so Copilot can deliver more accurate, grounded answers. Updated April 16: We are still in development for GA and have launched to Preview only. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) SharePoint SharePoint Syntex https://mc.merill.net/message/RM499895 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM499895 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT We’re introducing more flexible and precise targeting capabilities in Viva Engage, starting with Storyline Announcements. This new feature allows leaders and their delegates to define a custom audience at the time of posting, without relying on pre-configured Leader Audiences. Audiences can be built, and saved for reuse, using organizational attributes such as department, job title, or country, existing groups like M365 Groups, distribution lists, or security groups, and even individual users by... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511798 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511798 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management variant limit is being increased from 3 to 10 per indicator and an overall limit of 100 across all indicators. Along with this, the number of items in one detection group is being increased from 200 to 500. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515945 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM515945 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT We are expanding Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention for Microsoft 365 Copilot to safeguard prompts containing sensitive data. This real-time control helps organizations mitigate data leakage and oversharing risks by preventing Microsoft 365 Copilot, including pre-built agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, from returning a response when prompts contain sensitive data or using that sensitive data for grounding in Microsoft 365 or the web. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557552 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557552 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Adding below enhancements to Data Security Triage Agent in MS Purview - Metadata supported Custom Instructions (DLP only) : Earlier the agent only supported custom instructions which are related to content (E.g. Focus on alerts related to financial information). Now we also support instructions related to metadata. (E.g. Focus on alerts related to financial information for user Adam in last 20 days) - Consolidated Agent settings : Earlier we had seperate controls for deployment configuration and... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560597 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560597 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT This feature introduces confidence scoring and reasoning trace explainability into the Data Security Triage Agent in DLP, addressing a critical trust gap reported across multiple customers. Today, without transparency into why the agent makes a decision or how confident it is, analysts are forced to fall back to manual review — completely negating the automation value. The feature will surface a reasoning trace alongside each agent decision and a confidence score, giving analysts a clear signal... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561032 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561032 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT We’re introducing a new guided diagnostics experience to help users understand why their DLP policies may not be behaving as expected. This experience provides a clear summary of why a DLP action was taken on a document, including which policies were triggered, the order of evaluation, and detailed insights into which conditions evaluated as true or false. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561035 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561035 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT When users are signed in with a work account, some Microsoft 365 sites (for example, microsoft.com, cloud.microsoft, and microsoft365.com) may open authentication pop-up windows to Microsoft sign-in endpoints such as login.microsoftonline.com, login.live.com, or login.microsoft.com. These pop-ups are required to complete sign-in. Microsoft Edge now allows authentication pop-up windows from Microsoft first party services by default. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365Au... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562222 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562222 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Add an agent node to your workflow to reason over data, call tools, and return a response, all within a single step. The agent node lets you embed reasoning directly into your workflow. This means fewer manual handoffs, faster processing times, and workflows that can handle nuanced decisions without additional development effort, helping teams automate more of their end-to-end processes and reduce operational overhead. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Copilot Studio https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562341 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562341 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Organizations now have expanded meeting interoperability with two-way Direct Guest Join (DGJ) between Google Meet and Teams meetings. Teams Rooms on Windows devices can join Google Meet meetings, and Google Meet devices can join Teams meetings. Users can join with one click through the calendar or by meeting ID. This capability is now available for both Commercial (Feb 2026) and Government cloud environments. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542187 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542187 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT The Data Security Triage Agent creates an agent-managed alert queue that identifies and prioritizes the DLP and IRM alerts that pose the greatest risk to your organization. It delivers a summary and clear explanation for why each alert was prioritized, helping analysts focus on what matters most. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558254 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558254 Thu, 14 May 2026 23:15:59 GMT Microsoft Teams preserves @mentions and shared contacts when you copy and paste messages in chats and channels. Instead of defaulting to plain text, Teams intelligently displays an @mention, shared contact, or plain text based on where the content is pasted, reducing manual rework. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561919 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561919 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:44 GMT Reusable Lists centralize management of keywords, domains, and email addresses, eliminating duplication across rules and reducing the effort required to maintain large policies. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561922 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561922 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:44 GMT You can release your secure print jobs by scanning a QR code at any printer and access your print workflows from a browser on any device, all signed in with your Microsoft 365 account. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Universal Print https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561855 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561855 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:44 GMT We're introducing dynamic tool discovery for declarative agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Developers can now add, update, or retire tools on their MCP servers without republishing the agent - so end users get the latest agent capabilities immediately, with no deployment cycle in between. Support for federated Copilot connectors will be a fast follow to declarative agents at a later stage. Dynamic tool discovery is backed by Microsoft's enterprise RAI and security protections, and customers retai... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Mobile https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561322 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561322 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:44 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structure, and branding. Copilot uses your files, meetings, emails, and more to help shape content and iterate quickly, and it connects to your brand kit so you can apply branded templates, in... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562051 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562051 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT When DLP rules detect policy violations in Exchange Online, they generate audit records that administrators rely on for compliance monitoring, incident investigation, and policy tuning. Previously, these records only showed Sensitive Information Type matches. This feature aims to extend that to sender domain, subject keywords, attachment type, or recipient information. Now they will be visible in alerts and Activity Explorer providing data enrichment to the administrators. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM479755 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM479755 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT This feature will introduce an alternative solution to the existing Advanced Configurations feature that allows an Admin to perform historical imports into the Viva Glint platform. This alternate reduces the number of needed files and offers a simplified user experience to bring historical data into Viva Glint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513427 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513427 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint now helps you create a compelling title, a concise summary, or captions for your visuals. Just describe what you want in natural language and Copilot will generate text based on the content of your slide. It’s a simple way to turn ideas into content quickly. Updated May 12, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this feature at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513428 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513428 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint now helps you create a compelling title, a concise summary, or captions for your visuals. Just describe what you want in natural language and Copilot will generate text based on the content of your slide. It’s a simple way to turn ideas into content quickly. Updated May 12, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this feature at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513429 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM513429 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint now helps you create a compelling title, a concise summary, or captions for your visuals. Just describe what you want in natural language and Copilot will generate text based on the content of your slide. It’s a simple way to turn ideas into content quickly. Updated May 12, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with this feature at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM543239 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM543239 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Identify if an external user is impersonating a brand commonly targeted by phishing attacks, during their initial contact with an enterprise user via Teams calling. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558922 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558922 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT You’ll notice media quality improvements including support for up to 16 participant videos (4×4 grid) available in May and simulcast streaming (June) when using Direct Guest Join. These updates make cross‑platform meetings more immersive and reliable when joining Teams meetings from Zoom, Google Meet, or Cisco devices. Direct Guest Join is not yet available for Google Meet on Teams Rooms for Android. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM481518 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM481518 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Admins will have the ability to set up rules for various scenarios, such as - Microsoft 365 Admin Center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558933 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558933 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Admins can enable a tenant-wide policy that allows Copilot (and Facilitator) to retain key insights from meetings beyond transcript retention periods. This enables Copilot to continue answering questions about past meetings even after transcripts expire. Admins can also configure how long this AI-generated meeting archive is stored. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561209 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561209 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Provide insights on Copilots and AI Apps usage and recommend retention policies for customers to govern their Copilots and AI App interactions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561552 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561552 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT We are expanding Microsoft Purview DLP for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat to safeguard risks from external emails. This real-time control helps organizations mitigate data risks by preventing Microsoft 365 Copilot and Chat from processing emails from senders external to your organization. This capability currently extends to Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents built in Copilot Studio that are published to Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561920 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561920 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Agent Builder now supports using a SharePoint list as a knowledge source for agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Makers can ground an agent in structured list data so users can ask questions and get responses based on information stored in a selected SharePoint list. For this release, each agent can reference one SharePoint list with up to 20,000 items, alongside other knowledge source types. Support for list attachments and lookup columns is not yet available. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562015 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562015 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT With this feature, users accessing search through the Teams search icon while within the SharePoint app in Teams (Viva Connections) will be able to receive search result scoped to SharePoint global search. Hitting enter on the search query will then open the SharePoint search page. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562017 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562017 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Key Microsoft 365 Copilot metrics in custom person queries and reports will have values up to 2-3 days old from the current date. This will provide fresher copilot usage analysis to analysts in Viva Advanced analysis. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559605 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559605 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:33 GMT Microsoft Teams automatically organizes your chats with new built in sections that help reduce clutter and keep conversations easy to find. Muted chats (on by default) are grouped together in a dedicated area, while meeting chats (off by default) can be collected into a single section for quick access. You’re always in control, as each section can be turned on or off based on your preferences. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553214 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553214 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT We’re introducing a visual refresh of the Access Denied web experience across Microsoft 365, where users can request access to files, sites, and meeting recordings. This update features a modern Fluent design with new illustrations, animations, and clearer messaging to help users quickly gain confidence and seamlessly continue their collaboration. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537277 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537277 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Password autofill suggestions in Edge are currently based on top-level domain matching, which means the same credentials can be suggested on sites like account.microsoft.com and office.microsoft.com. With this feature, Edge groups related domains together across various desktop and mobile properties called affiliations. When a customer visits a URL, the Edge client will query the affiliations backend to obtain “affiliated groups” for that URL. The process involves sending a hash of the visited U... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537283 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537283 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Microsoft Edge can now send IT admin selected work related browsing history to Copilot to improve search relevance. When a user searches for something on Copilot search, Copilot will also show results from browser history when relevant. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516569 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516569 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Chat in Work and PowerPoint now supports voice. Users can talk and interact with Copilot to brainstorm ideas, create content, and analyze information. Same as text, voice understand documents, work and web context. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM498923 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM498923 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Introduction of a new report that provides transparency into platform activity by dashboard users. Metrics such as report views, Team Conversations completed, Focus Areas created, and more will be visible and filterable with this report. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503563 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503563 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Action Segments empowers IT Admins to target Organizational Messages using dynamic, pre-defined usage segments. This behavior-based targeting approach goes beyond existing static group definitions, ensuring messages reach the most relevant users. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503562 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM503562 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Organizational Messages now includes Email as a delivery channel, expanding beyond existing surfaces such as the Windows Taskbar, Windows Notifications, Windows Spotlight, and Teams Popovers. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497999 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497999 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT A new agents usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center. The report will be scoped to include agents in M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat with usage by both M365 Copilot licensed and unlicensed users. The report will include total active agent users, total active agents, active users segmentation by licensed and unlicensed users, and active users and active agents segmentation by publisher type (i.e. user-created agents, agents built by your org, agents built by Microsoft, agen... Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554933 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554933 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Navigate code blocks more easily with improved keyboard controls and default line numbers. Set code language quickly and reference specific lines for improved collaboration and workflow. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506748 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506748 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT In addition to Teams Cast and HDMI ingest; you are able to share wirelessly using Miracast with Teams Rooms on Windows devices including touch boards. Available in Teams Rooms Pro. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554926 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554926 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Audio recap in Teams will begin supporting 8 new languages. These are (in alphabetical order) Chinese, variations across English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537282 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537282 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT In Outlook Web, the new and updated People Hub delivers a modern, multi-column contacts experience, with fast search and a streamlined interface. It provides a unified view of each person, automatically links duplicate entries, and enriches contacts with organizational profile information where available. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557170 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557170 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Meeting organizers can now easily delete meeting generated content including recording, transcript, AI summary, and notes through the new delete button in recap page. Shared files in the meeting won't be deleted. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558288 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558288 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Other AI apps will move to pay-as-you-go model. Microsoft Copilot experiences indicators can still be used for free even without subscription. To continue using Other AI apps indicators, please link an Azure subscription to Microsoft Purview to enable billing. Insider Risk Management indicators transitioning to a pay-as-you-go pricing model: “Entering risky prompt in Other AI apps”. This indicator is present in Policy indicators-> Generative AI apps -> Other AI apps Microsoft Purview Insider Ris... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558688 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558688 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT With this feature, data officers can now complete their coverage story by now embedding hyperlinks within toast messages for the Edge browser. When this rule is triggered, the end user will see a toast with a customized title and message with a hyperlink. This feature is useful when organizations need to direct users to a specific resource or a repository for more specific instruction (e.g. internal policy SharePoint site). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562033 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562033 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT The Role groups page in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal now allows admins to look up permissions by roles and memberships. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560341 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560341 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Currently admins can set Purview DLP policies to protect sensitive data from being sent to any Generative AI apps, users get blocked from sending their prompts to LLM when this is triggered and stops their workflow. This new add-on to the feature shows a new UI that will give users the option to be redirected to M365 Copilot which will open and navigate to this M365 Copilot tab and allow them to send the same prompt there. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Edge Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561854 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561854 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT We’re making it easier to give your Access apps a polished, up-to-date feel. With the new CornerRadius property, you can add rounded corners to form controls—bringing a softer, more modern look to your designs. Access Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561856 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561856 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Access extends zoom capabilities to continuous forms and pop-up forms, building on zoom support already available in tables and queries. Adjust magnification from 10 percent to 500 percent using the slider in the lower-right corner or controls on the ribbon. Keyboard shortcuts are also available, making it easy to quickly change your view and focus on the details that matter most. Access Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561857 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561857 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT When exporting comments to spreadsheet from the Comments report, the topic(s) assigned to each comment will be included in the export. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561892 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561892 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT We are expanding Microsoft Purview DLP for Microsoft 365 Copilot to safeguard prompts containing sensitive data. This real-time control helps organizations mitigate data leakage and oversharing risks by preventing Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents from returning a response when prompts contain sensitive data or using that sensitive data for grounding in Microsoft 365 or the web. This capability currently extends to Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents built in Copilot Studio that are published to Mic... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561916 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561916 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Granular Protections for Exchange Online is available in public preview. This release gives administrators fine-grained control to create DLP policies based on specific classification or text extraction failure types — such as timeout, throttling and other scan errors — rather than one blanket policy for all failure conditions. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562018 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM562018 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT Users will be able access an AI generated audio summary of SharePoint News posts in the SharePoint app for Teams (Viva Connections). Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557554 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557554 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:15:11 GMT A new feature will be introduced on the main Classification page, allowing users to test files against all available classifiers to identify the presence of sensitive information. Users will have the option to select a single classifier or run tests across all classifiers. This capability is designed to help users identify sensitive content within files and troubleshoot classification issues more efficiently. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502875 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502875 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:03 GMT Microsoft 365 will introduce new Graph API endpoints designed to empower IT administrators and developers with robust programmatic access to app and agent management across Copilot, Teams, Outlook, and other MetaOS hosts. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558438 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558438 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:03 GMT The featured conversation feature in public Viva Engage communities will include the option to feature a conversation to all network members or only to community members. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561651 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561651 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:03 GMT Ability to create PDFs from email messages and preserve Sensitivity labels. This feature is accessible from File -> Open & Export -> Create PDF. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559387 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559387 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:03 GMT Support for bulk breakout room participant assignment using a CSV file, helping organizers save time when setting up breakout rooms. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559261 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559261 Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:03 GMT Microsoft Teams stores call logs in several persistent locations, such as CDR logs. Currently, these logs are retained indefinitely. However, regulatory requirements in various countries specify maximum retention periods for calling-related logs. This discrepancy creates a compliance gap, as the existing retention practices may not meet regulatory obligations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM396782 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM396782 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT With a new Azure Monitor integration, Universal Print customers can send detailed diagnostic logs to a Log Analytics workspace to conduct troubleshooting and configure custom alerts. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Universal Print https://mc.merill.net/message/RM530578 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM530578 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Microsoft Edge is unifying the tracking prevention experience for non-InPrivate and InPrivate browsing windows. Microsoft Edge will use the same tracking prevention setting as a normal browsing window when in InPrivate mode. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM472031 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM472031 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Copilot for Security in DLP can summarize DLP policies. This enhancement enables DLP admins to gain insights on coverage of policies viz. location, classifiers and notifications, and more. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519572 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519572 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT I can scan documents using my regular scanning capable multi-functional-printer and will get an email notification that my scan is ready to download. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Universal Print https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519573 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM519573 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT I can access Universal Print audit records of key administrator and user activities, such as print job submissions, configuration changes, and printer registrations. Audit records will be available in Microsoft Purview’s Unified Audit Log for compliance and long-term record-keeping. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Universal Print https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537284 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537284 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Edge for Business will soon help users quickly take contextual action on their open pages using contextual nudges attached to the Copilot icon in the toolbar Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561327 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561327 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT This feature is bringing the Information Protection Filer Labeler and Viewer applications to the MacOS platform. Enabling customers to have the same capabilities available on Mac. Core functionality will be available with the exception of the Advanced label-based protection feature. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558108 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558108 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Catch up in Teams mobile provides a unified view of all directed and followed conversations across chats, meeting chats, channels and threads. The mobile-optimized card view supports swipe actions, helping you quickly review and triage lists of important items. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558249 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558249 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Use enhanced error reporting in Cloud Update for Microsoft 365 Apps updates to access clear, descriptive error messages that help you easily identify why an update did not complete successfully. Admins can review comprehensive insights across all Cloud Update-managed devices and drill down into individual devices for detailed information. This improved feature expands on the existing upgrade progress insights by grouping issues according to error codes and providing straightforward descriptions.... Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559106 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559106 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Introduce an AI-powered capability leveraging Microsoft Security Copilot to automatically generate natural language explanations of changes made to DLP policies after each update within Microsoft Purview. This feature will analyze policy version deltas (pre-update vs. post-update) and produce a structured, human-readable summary that clearly explains: What changed Where the change occurred (rule, condition, action, location, etc.) The impact of the change The potential enforcement implications T... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560601 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560601 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT When files are opened in Windows, the operating system, and applications (for example, Microsoft Office and browsers) can create, rename, and delete temporary files as part of normal behavior. The Endpoint client audits these activities, resulting in high-volume, low-signal events that appear as “noise” for Insider Risk Management (IRM) customers. While global exclusions exist (file type, keyword, file path, etc.), some temporary file naming patterns are not easily captured with the current excl... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561604 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561604 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557970 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557970 Thu, 07 May 2026 23:15:02 GMT Centralized notification settings streamline channel notification setup and management. Available in Teams settings, users have a single place to review and adjust notifications for all visible channels, instead of managing each individually. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM482198 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM482198 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT After further review, we mistakenly marked the roadmap as "launched." The correct status is In Development. We apologize the inconvenience. SharePoint FAQ web part help assist content owners keep their content fresh and relevant. Powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, this new web part can help content owner easily curate FAQ by working with agents and connected grounding data. With a Human-in-the-Loop approach, it ensures high-quality, trustworthy FAQs—without the hassle. The result? A living FAQ th... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422725 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM422725 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Ensure via optional IT admin policy that new shared Loop workspaces are connected to and managed by an existing Teams enabled Microsoft 365 Group. Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM476487 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM476487 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Organizations that do not currently use Microsoft Teams can now seamlessly join and present within Teams Town halls using their own video conferencing devices (VTC). By integrating Cloud Video Interoperability (CVI) capabilities into the event form, organizers and presenters receive join codes for their tenant. CVI presenters who join the call will automatically join and interact with other users in the green room prior to the event starting. This capability ensures all participants can see each... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM485740 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM485740 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT With this update of support for .pst files (a.k.a. Outlook Data File) in the new Outlook for Windows, users will be able to import emails from .pst file to mailbox. Future releases of new Outlook will expand the support for .pst file capabilities. #newoutlookforwindows #pstfilesupport. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500872 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500872 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT This enables users to export row-level Copilot metrics from the Copilot Dashboard for reporting and deeper analysis. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561034 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561034 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Ability to select hard delete configuration for a Priority cleanup policy for OneDrive and SharePoint content and skip recycle bins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552595 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552595 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT In Outlook, Copilot now works side by side with users to draft, refine, and format emails conversationally, powered by the same agentic capabilities available in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559027 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559027 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Provides access to the same device health details currently available through the export function on the device onboarding page. ​With the new device status API, customers can pull device-level information directly into their own BI tools, dashboards, and workflows, eliminating manual exports and making it easier to automate reporting at scale. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559418 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559418 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Copilot now provides coaching feedback on email drafts via chat and can apply suggestions directly to your message in Outlook. Users have the option to choose which suggestions are applied, and Copilot updates your email in place. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559478 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559478 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT You can now choose your preferred image model including OpenAI’s GPT Image, Black Forest Lab’s Flux and Microsoft’s MAI-Image and more, for smart, dynamic selection when creating or editing images with Copilot in PowerPoint, or when generating a new presentation or page. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561329 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561329 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Administrators can temporarily roll back specific applications to a previous WebView2 Evergreen Runtime version (N-1 or N-2) using the new Downgrade Version policy in msedgewebview2.admx. This policy allows enterprises to mitigate critical regressions by specifying per-application exe-to-version mappings. The Edge Updater installs the target version side-by-side, and the WebView2 Loader redirects targeted apps accordingly. Downgrades auto-expire with each new WebView2 release: apps pinned to N-1... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561492 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561492 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT Improves eDiscovery workflows for Loop and Copilot pages by enabling full indexing of page content for keyword search within review sets and adding HTML format support for export from search. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547732 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547732 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:15:10 GMT We are introducing a reimagined SharePoint experience designed to be simple and intuitive, centered on the core jobs of discovering knowledge, publishing content, and building solutions. This update establishes the foundation for AI-assisted creation across the product. This includes an updated information architecture and cohesive design language, delivering a clean and consistent experience across surfaces. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM494830 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM494830 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Easily access Copilot Chat from the side pane in your Microsoft 365 apps with a commercial Microsoft 365 license or a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Excel Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) OneNote Outlook PowerPoint Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM536573 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM536573 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Microsoft Teams now includes a capability that lets users flag calls they believe are unusual or suspicious. When a call is reported, the signal helps Microsoft strengthen security measures and reduce future unwanted or malicious call activity. This feature empowers users to actively contribute to real-time threat detection, enhancing organizational safety. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557559 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557559 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Azure PST Import is a migration method that enables PST files stored in Azure Blob Storage to be imported directly into Exchange Online mailboxes. It follows the standard two‑step Exchange Migration Service pattern: an initial analysis phase to validate and assess PST data, followed by execution of the actual migration. The process also involves creating a migration endpoint, running an analysis-only migration batch, using the analysis results to configure the final batch, and then starting the... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559612 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559612 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Microsoft Teams displays a badge on the app bar that reflects activity across chats and channels. Now, it’s easier to find and clear the messages behind that badge. Unmuted chats show a purple indicator when they affect the badge, while mentions, followed threads, and tag mentions display a purple number indicating how many items within are unread and part of the count. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559019 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559019 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Enables programmatic access to first‑party and tenant‑defined declarative agents via the Work IQ endpoint, allowing applications to trigger specialized agents for domain‑specific tasks within broader workflows. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559021 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559021 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Introduces a new REST endpoint for Work IQ that serves as a unified entry point for invoking agents and workflows, providing a consistent, scalable alternative to legacy Copilot Chat endpoints. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561208 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561208 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Retention based file archiving moves inactive content to low-cost storage, lowering costs without compromising on Compliance - while keeping data discoverable and Copilot results highly relevant. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561320 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561320 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT In Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, the ‘Prevent some connected experiences that analyze content’ label setting now prevents files in these apps from being sent to all Microsoft connected experiences for analysis, rather than a subset of these connected experiences. Excel Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview PowerPoint Word https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561328 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561328 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Combo boxes and list boxes now support LinkMasterFields/LinkChildFields properties, enabling cascading dropdowns (e.g., Country filters City) without writing VBA code. Access Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561330 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561330 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT We're enhancing the Exchange Online Message Recall feature to add support for cross-tenant recalls. Today, you can recall messages only within your organization. Cross-tenant recall will let you recall messages sent to other organizations that add your tenant to their recall allow list. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561485 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561485 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Copilot in Forms is being enabled for Microsoft Forms in Government Cloud environments, bringing end-to-end AI assistance to forms, from creating a form, to refining and sending to analyzing results. This rollout includes key Copilot features such as: - Draft with Copilot - Distribution and monitoring - Copilot Insights - On-canvas Copilot features such as Rewrite question, Continue writing, Answer explanations, and more. Forms Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559020 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559020 Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:02 GMT Supports connecting to remote MCP servers through the Work IQ endpoint, enabling agents to securely invoke external tools and services beyond the local runtime for richer, distributed agent orchestration. Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM543713 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM543713 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Users can now rate the quality of their calls and meetings and provide additional feedback on calling, video, and screen-sharing experiences to help organizations ensure consistent, high-quality experiences. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM89975 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM89975 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT In Microsoft Teams meetings, participants who are not sharing their screen can request to start a collaborative annotation session while a screen or window is being shared. The active sharer (presenter) must approve the request before annotations start for everyone in the meeting. Organizers and co-organizers can control who can start annotations via a new Meeting Options setting under Participation (Everyone (default) or Active sharer). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams Targeted Release (Entire Organization) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496146 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496146 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Outlook Mobile now supports Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy tips, helping users avoid accidental data leaks. When sensitive content is detected, users are alerted with inline tips or pop-ups, based on admin-configured rules. This update aligns DLP behavior across all Outlook clients for consistent compliance enforcement. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496150 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM496150 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Microsoft Teams will soon support noise suppression for dial-in participants. This feature automatically filters out background noise (e.g., traffic, typing) for users who join meetings via phone (PSTN). It enhances clarity and reduces distractions for all meeting participants. The feature will be rolled out gradually. However, if you'd like to enable it yourself, you will be able to do so via the Teams Admin Center: Developer Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511791 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511791 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Monitor or protect file with unsaved sensitive content from being printed or being moved to USB or network share. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531913 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531913 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT This feature allows users to simply express their intention conversationally, and Copilot infers their intention and creates a scheduled prompt automatically. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557192 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557192 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT We’re updating permissions to ensure that all roles with access to view DLP policies in Microsoft Purview can also run diagnostics on those policies. This change enhances visibility and empowers authorized users to troubleshoot and validate policy behavior more effectively. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551197 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551197 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Copilot in Viva Glint will align with Microsoft's enterprise AI governance platform: enabling your IT and compliance teams to use centralized governance tools for access management and unified monitoring and reporting across all AI deployments in your tenant. This reduces governance complexity and audit burden by providing a single control plane for managing AI features across Microsoft 365. This change removes the existing Copilot toggles in the Viva Glint admin UI, making Viva Feature Access M... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555852 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555852 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT This update introduces a co-branding experience in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app that helps organizations present an admin approved visual identifier directly within the Chat screen. Specifically, the experience enables administrators to leverage the organization-supported logo already managed in the Microsoft Admin Center theming settings and display it in the footer of the Chat screen, paired with a fixed label: “Approved by”. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 app Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561488 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561488 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT A refreshed design for the Microsoft 365 Copilot web and desktop app simplifies the user experience to drive engagement with Copilot. This includes updates to the chat home screen, chat response layout, and navigation pane. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558546 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558546 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT We are simplifying Data Security Investigations (DSI) roles following customer feedback and the continued integration with Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management (IRM), and Defender XDR. We added the Data Security Investigation Admin role to the Compliance Administrator role group. We added the Data Security Investigation Contributor role to the: Organization Management role group; Data Security Management role group; Insider Risk management role group. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558548 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558548 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Speed up analysis of exfiltrated content by launching Data Security Investigations (DSI) from Unified Audit Log activity. In DSI, build your audit log query by specifying criteria such as time range, activities, users, and keywords. DSI then automatically pulls the associated files into the investigation (for example, UserA downloaded a file on 3/1/2026). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557974 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557974 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Microsoft Teams integrates with the Do not disturb setting in Windows to help reduce interruptions. Teams notifications are paused when Do not disturb is turned on, and resume after it is turned off. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557590 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557590 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT File Creation and File Modification conditions in Microsoft Purview DLP for SharePoint and OneDrive and AutoLabelling will give organizations more precise control over DLP policy definition. These conditions allow admins to configure policies based on when the files were created or last modified, enabling policies that target newly created documents, recently edited files, or older content that may require stricter governance. With these new date-based predicates, Purview DLP delivers stronger l... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559481 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559481 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT See what Copilot can do the moment you preview a file in OneDrive or SharePoint. Ready-to-use prompts appear alongside the Copilot button, helping you summarize documents, generate FAQs, and more — all without writing a single prompt. Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneDrive SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559608 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559608 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Teams chat and channel lists can be filtered to show unread items only. When this filter is applied, hovering over a section reveals an eye icon next to the section name. Selecting the eye icon opens a list of read chats or channels within that section, allowing you to open them without leaving the unread-only view. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560595 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560595 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT Viva Glint survey takers will be able to use a streamlined version of Microsoft Copilot in the Glint survey taking experience to help them rewrite their comments, helping survey takers feel more confident about the feedback they’re providing. By increasing perceived security through reducing identifiable writing patterns and minimizing the effort required to refine feedback, this experience can encourage greater participation, longer responses, and more candid comments, which can drive higher en... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557675 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557675 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:45 GMT When working in an open Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file, users will now be able to send a copy of the locally stored file by email through the new Outlook for Windows. #newoutlookforwindows Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493757 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM493757 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Insider Risk Management is releasing the ability to select multiple Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies as triggering events in a policy. Previously, admins could only select one DLP policy as a triggering event within Insider Risk Management policies. Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management correlates various signals to identify potential malicious or inadvertent insider risks, such as IP theft, data leakage, and security violations. Insider Risk Management enables customers to create policie... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541830 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM541830 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT With new branded reactions, organizations can now extend their visual identity directly into meetings. IT admins simply upload custom reaction icons reflecting brand elements or event themes, and these instantly become available for meeting participants. A simple way to create more cohesive, on-brand meeting experiences. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557178 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557178 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Meeting recordings now automatically inherit the meeting’s sensitivity label. When label inheritance is enabled in sensitivity label policies, a labeled meeting applies the same label to its MP4 recording, ensuring access controls, data handling rules, and Copilot or agent responses based on transcripts consistently respect the meeting’s sensitivity end to end. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555857 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM555857 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Loop meeting notes now automatically inherit your meeting’s sensitivity label. When admins enable label inheritance in the sensitivity label policy, any labeled meeting applies the same label to its Loop meeting notes, ensuring protections like encryption, access controls, and data handling rules carry forward consistently. This also ensures that Copilot and agent responses based on Loop meeting notes accurately reflect the meeting’s sensitivity, keeping confidential content protected end to end... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557977 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557977 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Microsoft Security Store is now integrated into the Microsoft Purview DLP experience, giving admins an in‑product way to discover a curated set of integrations that extend Purview capabilities, including data security capabilities for the network. Purchasing and management are completed through Security Store, simplifying how organizations procure partner integrations. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558858 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558858 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Review set limit per case is increased from 20 per case to 100 per case. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560322 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560322 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Review set limit per case is increased from 20 per case to 100 per case. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559991 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559991 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT When users have more than one Copilot-enabled account added to new Outlook, the Copilot side pane in Calendar will include an account dropdown that makes it clear which Copilot-enabled account you’re using and lets you switch accounts without relying on Outlook UI’s account context. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557180 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557180 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT Consecutive interpretation enables turn-based interpretation for everyone in the meeting. Interpretation happens after each speaker finishes talking, creating a turn-based flow that supports interactive discussions across two languages. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561026 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT We are introducing a new Power Automate action that enables automated document generation using document generation (DocGen) forms in SharePoint. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Power Automate SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551196 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM551196 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT The Copilot Dashboard’s updated Readiness page provides IT leaders with tailored Copilot configuration recommendations. Th suggested settings are meant to streamline deployment, enhance user experience, and help users get most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat and agents. #copilotcontrolsystem Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547731 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547731 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT When requesting a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, users can now provide a business justification explaining why they need Copilot. This context is shown to admins during review, helping them make faster, more informed approval decisions and supporting governance and audit needs. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537269 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM537269 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT Express voice enrollment makes registering your voice in Teams fast and easy. Your profile enables features like voice isolation, speaker recognition, identification in a meeting room and transcripts, and enhanced meeting recaps and insights from Microsoft 365 Copilot. If you haven't enrolled, you’ll get an in-product prompt to opt-in and enroll your voice profile simply by speaking in a meeting. Admins can enable or disable this feature for their organization. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506749 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506749 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT Viva Insights is creating an Agent Dashboard, designed to be a central place for leaders, delegates and analysts to understand how your organization is adopting agents. #copilotcontrolsystem Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548646 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM548646 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structure, and branding. Available to Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM168843 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM168843 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Leverage policy scope insights to understand the aggregated volume of policy violations that are missed from users that are not currently scoped into the policy. Communication Compliance provides the tools to help organizations detect code of conduct and regulatory compliance violations, such as harassing or threatening language, sharing of adult content, and inappropriate sharing of sensitive information. Built with privacy by design, usernames are pseudonymized by default, role-based access co... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511794 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM511794 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Users will be able to use Copilot Notebooks in OneNote on iPhone and iPad. Microsoft 365 Roadmap OneNote https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516575 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516575 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Stay on top of your inbox with the new Copilot voice experience in the Outlook mobile app. Ask Copilot to summarize your recent unread emails and then take action like flagging, pinning, archiving, or marking as read – all without the hassle of navigating your inbox by hand. You can interrupt or redirect Copilot at any point in the conversation. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516577 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516577 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT You’ll soon be able to create Planner tasks and view task details directly in Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. This integration makes it easy to manage and update your tasks seamlessly across Copilot and Planner without switching apps. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554931 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554931 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Microsoft Teams will soon support Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming in Teams town halls. SRT is a network protocol designed to deliver high-quality, low-latency video across the public internet. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561206 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561206 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT We are introducing a new dedicated License Requests page in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to help admins more easily discover, review, and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests submitted by users. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557276 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557276 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structure, and branding. Available to Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557277 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557277 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Copilot in PowerPoint lets you create, edit, and refine presentations through natural conversation, directly in your presentation. You can start a new presentation or build on an existing one, asking Copilot to generate slides, update content, improve layouts, and polish design—while preserving formatting, structure, and branding. Available to Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558443 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558443 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT When create or edit a presentation with Copilot in PowerPoint, you can now select which model to use, including both Open AI and Anthropic models. Available to Microsoft 365 Copilot–licensed users. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) PowerPoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560538 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560538 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Users can export de-identified, row-level agent metrics and attributes from the Agent Dashboard. Exported data provides detailed insights into agent usage and user-level agent interactions across the organization, with personal identifiers removed. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560057 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560057 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT Previously customers would have system files either included or excluded manually configured. With this feature there is now a capability to provide this by default and have the option of including or excluding those paths. This list is managed by Microsoft to ensure accuracy and ease of management. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561025 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561025 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT We are introducing new Power Automate integration capabilities for forms in SharePoint, enabling customers to create automated workflows based on responses collected using list forms, file upload forms, and document generation forms. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Power Automate SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553591 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM553591 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:15:48 GMT IT gets new building level insights on the recommended actions page in the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. This feature intelligently identifies buildings with high Teams Rooms utilization to help IT prioritize upgrades of bring your own device (BYOD) meeting spaces and ensure consistent, high-quality user experiences throughout their office buildings. Available with a Teams Rooms Pro or Shared Space license. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516578 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM516578 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT This feature allows users to add only a sampled subset of search results to a review set, rather than adding the entire query output. Users can configure sampling parameters—such as confidence level and sample size—to ensure the subset meets their review objectives while reducing unnecessary data ingestion. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502520 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502520 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT The sharing panel in today’s meetings is the default place for content discoverability and sharing. New sharing panel UI is crafted with intent of modernising and simplifying default tasks such as window sharing, but also for easier discovery of sharing options and more discoverable file sharing. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542792 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM542792 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT Provides access to the same device health details currently available through the export function on the device onboarding page. ​With the new device status API, customers can pull device-level information directly into their own BI tools, dashboards, and workflows, eliminating manual exports and making it easier to automate reporting at scale. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557976 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557976 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT Admins can now scope Purview collection policies for unmanaged cloud apps based on the presence of sensitivity labels, enabling more precise discovery of sensitive activity across inline network traffic and the Edge for Business browser. Purview DLP policies also support "URL contains text" as a condition and exception, providing finer control over unmanaged cloud app usage across the network and Edge for Business, along with configurable email notifications to alert end users when activities ar... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557975 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557975 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT One-time email passcodes provide an easy way for tenant administrators and event organizers to verify anonymous, external presenters invited to their events. Anonymous external presenters will be shown with a "Verified" tag once completing the process. Based on admin settings, the event organizer will also have a set of options available to them that applies to all external presenters, providing the ability to control who is admitted to the meeting or allowing uninvited users with the link to be... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559111 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559111 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT Today, Copilot can show up to 25 meeting results, which can limit visibility in larger calendars. We’re expanding this limit so you can see more relevant meetings at once making it easier to find, review, and act on the full context you need. Developer Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560535 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560535 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT In the new Outlook for Windows, users can choose to save 1 year or 2 years of email on their device for offline access. This expands the existing offline settings and allows users to access more email when they are not connected to the internet. The new options are available under Settings > General > Offline > Days of email to save, giving users greater flexibility based on their storage and offline needs." Microsoft 365 Roadmap Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560600 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560600 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT Today, Insider Risk Management (IRM) provides policy-driven protection for data leaks, data theft, and risky AI usage. However, while policy-driven protections are powerful, customers may not always have clear visibility into where coverage can be optimized or expanded to address latent insider risk. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547831 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM547831 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:03 GMT Add watermarks for AI-generated video, audio, and image gen content. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Clipchamp Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501452 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM501452 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT Video recaps in Copilot Chat makes it easy to catch up on recorded meetings directly in Copilot Chat. It identifies and extracts key topics from transcripts, provides AI generated narration to summarize discussions, and pairs these with 20–40 second video snippets highlighting impactful moments of your meeting. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506751 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM506751 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT Copilot Conversations as Search Results: Users can now retrieve historical Copilot interaction, including chats from notebooks, agents, and the main Copilot chat interface, directly in the search results (SERP). Dedicated Data Source in Right Rail: A new entry labeled “Copilot Chats” appears in the right rail, allowing users to scope their search specifically to Copilot-generated content. Scoped Query Formulation (QF) Suggestions: When users select “Copilot Chats” as the active data source, the... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557187 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557187 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT Edge for Business extends its capability to deliver Intune App Protection Policies via Intune MAM. Organizations are enabled to apply data loss prevention controls to Edge for Business profiles even on devices managed by another tenant. This capability enforces Intune MAM policies—such as clipboard boundaries, watermarking, and protected downloads—within the Edge work profile, ensuring sensitive data remains governed by your tenant. When enabled, downloads initiated in Edge are redirected to One... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Edge https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500381 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM500381 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT We are updating private channels to use a shared mailbox, similar to shared channels, instead of messages being stored in each user's mailbox. With this change, compliance policies set for the team's Microsoft 365 group will apply to private channels messages going forward. In addition, teams will support more than 30 private channels, up to the 1000 total channel limit for the team. Private channel member limits will increase from 250 to 5000. You will also be able to schedule meetings in priva... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557716 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557716 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT Teams Phone user multi‑line gives callers more flexibility and control by allowing administrators to assign up to 10 phone numbers to a single user. With full support across Teams desktop, Teams mobile, and Teams devices, users can seamlessly make and receive calls from multiple numbers without switching accounts or hardware. This makes it easy to manage different roles, departments, or regional identities - all from one unified Teams experience. The result is a familiar, localized calling exper... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561033 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561033 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT This dashboard will allow admins to view the device health across all their devices to ensure the system is healthy and ready to receive policy updates and quickly identify devices that are not ready. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561038 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561038 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT The new report provides SharePoint Advanced Management admins complete item level details of permissions granted to Everyone except external user and Everyone special SharePoint groups. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557371 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557371 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT This feature introduces admin controls for managing Anthropic as a model provider for specific users and groups in the tenant. Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561039 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561039 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:13 GMT A single group with broad membership or a special group for vendors etc. - can expose sensitive content to unintended recipients. With this new report, SharePoint admins can now see every site a group can access and the extent of that access. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561036 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM561036 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT At Ignite, Microsoft is introducing a major evolution of Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) to help organizations strengthen data security and confidently embrace AI. The new DSPM experience unifies visibility and control across traditional data and AI-driven environments, delivering outcome-based guided workflows that turn insights into actionable steps—so teams can prioritize risks and remediate faster. It brings AI observability, enhanced posture reporting, and intelligent Securi... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559614 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559614 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT We’ve improved how Copilot reads long and complex files by making it more aware of document structure. When you ask a question, Copilot can now navigate to the most relevant parts of your document (for example, specific sections/pages) before answering—helping reduce missed details and improving confidence with clearer citations that are easier to trace back to the source. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558257 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558257 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT This enables analysts to publish Viva Insights Power BI reports to anyone in their organization. Today, analysts can publish them only to people with Copilot Dashboard access. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545013 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM545013 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT Microsoft 365 Archive is designed to help organizations manage their inactive data efficiently. It allows you to move inactive SharePoint sites into a cold storage tier, which reduces storage costs while maintaining the same searchability, security, and compliance standards as active data. This feature is already available in Production and is now being released to GCC-L cloud. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531910 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM531910 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT Copilot Chat in Outlook expanding to support reasoning over a user's entire inbox, calendar and other enterprise data for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat users (without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Outlook https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502854 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM502854 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT Easily access Copilot Chat from a side pane in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. This is available for Copilot Chat users with a Microsoft 365 license and for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497848 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM497848 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:04 GMT With the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows, say “Hey Copilot” to activate real-time voice conversations with Copilot. The wake word keeps you in flow, helping you draft content, analyze data, and get critical insights without having to navigate to a separate app or window. Built for enterprise, it respects your organization’s compliance and privacy settings, activating only when called. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM512432 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM512432 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT Task chat lets team members collaborate directly on tasks using rich text, formatting, and mentions - making it easier to discuss work and notify teammates on what needs attention. Updated April 23, 2026: We are still rolling out this feature. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557348 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM557348 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT Infinite scroll enables users to continuously browse older chat sessions by automatically loading additional conversations as they scroll. This creates a smoother, more modern chat history experience Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560820 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560820 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT Previously, auto expanding archive mailbox expansion was supported only up to 1.5 TB, after which mailboxes would become inoperative. Archive mailboxes can now automatically expand beyond the 1.5 TB limit, ensuring uninterrupted retention and enabling scalable archive growth as storage thresholds are reached. This capability will be offered as a consumption‑based feature for auto expanding archive beyond 1.5 TB and will be billed at $0.25 per GB per month (or $0.0082 per GB per day). Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Purview https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559615 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM559615 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT Connect to external AI platforms to discover agents created outside Microsoft and automatically sync them into the Agent 365 registry for more complete agent visibility and governance. Microsoft 365 admin center Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Agent 365 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560796 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM560796 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT With AI in SharePoint, you can find, analyze, and organize files all from chat. SharePoint understands complex requests like "rename these files by date" or "move old reports to an archive folder." It analyzes your library, suggests a plan, and executes it with your approval, saving you time and effort. Microsoft 365 Roadmap SharePoint https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558928 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558928 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:15:05 GMT Now you can add Microsoft Planner as a tab in shared and private channels in Microsoft Teams, which allows to create and manage tasks directly within the channel. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams Planner https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554932 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM554932 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:25 GMT Teams town halls will soon provide support for a backup RTMP stream to keep a live broadcast running in the event of an interruption with the main stream. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Teams https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552596 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM552596 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:25 GMT We're simplifying the Input Box in Copilot Chat by bringing together various user actions under the Plus menu (+). The unified Plus menu (+) will continue to allow users to add content to prompts, while also letting them access tools/agents and manage data sources used to ground Copilot. Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558111 https://mc.merill.net/message/RM558111 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:25 GMT Copilot in Viva Glint now generates AI-powered summaries of employee survey results directly within Team Summary and Executive Summary reports, helping leaders quickly understand strengths, opportunities, and trends across their teams. Copilot Highlights surfaces key insights - such as notable score changes, benchmark comparisons, and response rate confidence - so leaders can move from data to action faster. With general availability, Copilot Highlights expands to support multilingual summaries,... Microsoft 365 Roadmap Microsoft Viva