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Microsoft Teams: Clearer text highlighting in dark mode and high contrast mode
MC1462470 | 566858 Summary Microsoft Teams will improve highlighted text visibility in dark and high contrast modes for a more consistent, accessible editing experience. Rollout starts mid-September 2026, completing by early October 2026. This is a visual enhancement only; no user action is required. What and why: Microsoft is improving the appearance of highlighted text while users compose messages in dark mode and high contrast mode. This update provides a more consistent a
Aug 261 min read
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Granular channel notification settings
MC1388719 | 565132 Summary Microsoft Teams will introduce granular channel notification presets—All new messages, Mentions and replies, and Mute—with customizable options for mentions and threads. Rollout begins October 2026 across platforms and environments, enabled by default with no admin changes needed. No user action required; inform helpdesk and update documentation. Updated August 26, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. What and why Users
Aug 262 min read
Microsoft Teams: Admin policy to automatically block identified external meeting bots from joining meetings
MC1459141 Summary Microsoft Teams will introduce a policy allowing admins to automatically block identified external meeting bots from joining meetings, enhancing security. This feature, off by default, will roll out from August to September 2026. Admins can assign the policy to users or groups and should review bot usage before enabling it. What and why Microsoft Teams is introducing a new meeting protection policy that allows administrators to automatically block identified
Aug 212 min read
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Profanity filter disabled by default for live captions
MC1324286 Summary Microsoft Teams will disable the profanity filter by default for live captions starting mid-June 2026, improving caption accuracy and accessibility. Users can enable or disable the filter anytime. No admin action is required, but informing support teams and users is recommended. This applies to all Microsoft 365 tenants using Teams. What and Why We are updating the default setting for the profanity filter in Microsoft Teams live captions from On to Off. This
Aug 172 min read
(Updated) OneDrive for Business: Improved Windows Desktop sync error messages for max path length
MC1422063 Summary OneDrive for Business on Windows will improve sync error messages for paths exceeding 520 characters, guiding users to rename or move files without stopping sync. This update, rolling out mid-September to mid-October 2026, requires no admin action and aims to reduce support tickets and user confusion. What and why We are improving the OneDrive sync experience on Windows desktop to provide clearer, more actionable guidance when file and folder paths exceed th
Aug 172 min read
Power Apps - Enable online mode to access Dataverse for canvas apps
MC1456538 We are announcing the ability to enable online mode to access Dataverse for canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on September 15, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, you can now switch your canvas app between offline and online modes. In offline mode, you can access your Dataverse data without waiting for syncs. Switching to online mode enables you to receive real-time updates. What action do I need to take? This mess
Aug 171 min read
Retirement Notice of Learning Coach Agent in M365 Copilot
MC1454391 What and Why: The Learning Coach will be retired during the . Users will no longer be able to access the Learning Coach agent through Microsoft 365 Copilot after the retirement date. Existing Learning Coach experiences, entry points, and associated functionality will be removed as part of this deprecation. Customers who rely on Learning Coach for learning recommendations, skill development guidance, or personalized learning support should transition to Learning Agen
Aug 132 min read
Microsoft Teams: Configure mandatory participant consent before joining meetings
MC1454114 What and Why Microsoft Teams is introducing a new capability that allows admins to configure mandatory pre-meeting consent for participants. This feature helps organizations meet compliance and regulatory requirements by ensuring attendees acknowledge custom terms or disclaimers before joining meetings, such as recording notices or responsible AI usage guidelines. Consent acknowledgments are recorded in audit logs to support governance, investigations, and transpare
Aug 132 min read
Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Teams live chat retirement
MC1449174 What and why Microsoft Teams live chat is being retired. Starting in August 2026, new customers will no longer be able to set up Microsoft Teams live chat. Starting in October 2026, Microsoft Teams live chat will no longer be supported and will stop relaying customer chat messages from websites to Teams. This retirement allows us to focus investments on newer customer engagement and communication experiences. Rollout schedule Early August 2026: New customers can no
Aug 62 min read
Microsoft SharePoint Embedded: Update to driveItem.webUrl behavior
MC1442608 What and why We are updating the behavior of the Microsoft Graph driveItem.webUrl property for content stored in SharePoint Embedded. After this change, driveItem.webUrl will return the URL used to open a file in a browser rather than being treated as a stable file location or identifier. Depending on the file type and your SharePoint Embedded configuration, the returned URL may be: A Microsoft 365 web viewer URL A SharePoint Embedded PDF viewer URL A redirect URL g
Jul 293 min read
Microsoft Teams: Update the Teams mobile app to maintain Calendar functionality
What and why To ensure continued access to Calendar functionality in Microsoft Teams mobile, users must update the Teams mobile app to the latest version. This change helps maintain a reliable calendar experience on iOS and Android devices and ensures compatibility with ongoing Teams service updates. Rollout schedule Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: Beginning late October 2026 and expected to complete late October 2026 Impact on your organization Who is affected All users w
Jul 282 min read
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Retirement of role-to-skill mapping files in People Skills
What and Why Beginning on August 22, 2026, we will retire the optional role-to-skill mapping file used in the advanced setup experience for People Skills in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Previously, administrators could upload a mapping file to associate custom skills with specific job roles or titles. People Skills now infers relevant custom skills directly and surfaces skills based on demonstrated user expertise and activity. As a result, role-to-skill mapping files no longer infl
Jul 272 min read
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