The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will offer read-only support for .pst files, allowing users to open, read, and search emails in .pst files. Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks data in .pst files will not be accessible in this phase. Rollout begins late November 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-January 2025 for General Availability. Outlook Data File support is enabled by default but can be managed with the OutlookDataFile mailbox policy.

Microsoft Outlook will soon allow users to add shared folders to Favorites. Rollout for the new feature begins in January 2025 for Targeted Release and February 2025 for General Availability, with completion expected by March 2025. This update does not affect Outlook for Mac or mobile devices. No admin action is required for the rollout.

Microsoft Forms introduces a new data sync to Excel for the web, replacing the older version by January 13, 2025. Users must manually update to the new solution before this date. Notifications and support for migration are provided, with automatic rollout starting in late October 2024.

Microsoft Teams is introducing a block user feature allowing admins to prevent malicious users from contacting the organization again. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 411138, will roll out in mid-January 2025 and be completed by late January 2025. Admins need to turn on this feature and configure the block list in external access settings.

Microsoft SharePoint is introducing coauthoring for Pages and News, allowing multiple authors to edit simultaneously with real-time changes. Targeted Release begins late June 2024, with General Availability starting early August 2024. The feature will be on by default with no admin action required.

Microsoft is introducing a new Portfolios feature in Planner for Premium license holders, which includes a list of plans and a Roadmap. Admins can enable/disable this feature and the existing Roadmap in Project for the web via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Rollouts begin late October 2024, with full availability in late December 2024. The features are enabled by default.

Microsoft SharePoint will soon enable approvals for document libraries, following the previous update for list approvals. Rollout begins December 2024 for Targeted Release and December 2024 for General Availability. Users can configure approvals in the Automate menu, with in-progress approvals viewable in Teams. No admin action is required before rollout.

Microsoft Loop will allow guest sharing for all tenants, including those with sensitivity labels, after the rollout in December 2024. Admins can configure policies for B2B guest sharing in SharePoint, and users can share Loop components with external guests, respecting existing OneDrive and SharePoint settings.

Outlook is replacing the quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in the new Outlook for Windows and web. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release starting early December 2024 and General Availability beginning late January 2024. No admin action is required for this update.

Microsoft Forms is introducing a new, modern experience with an updated portal page, form creation, and response analysis. The update includes organized templates, a selection of styles, and enhanced results analysis with charts and graphs. Rollout begins late October 2024, with no admin action required.

The message details changes in Microsoft Exchange Online PowerShell V3.7, where the Help file will not load by default, and a new parameter '-LoadCmdletHelp' will be needed to use 'Get-Help'. This update will be globally available in late November 2024. Users must update documentation accordingly.

Microsoft Teams update allows external presenters to join events via mobile. Rollout begins late September 2024, completing by early November 2024. No admin action needed, but users should be informed.

Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by early November 2024. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update.

The message details an update on Microsoft Teams admin center, introducing app centric management for app installation and updates to app setup policies, with a revised rollout timeline. It outlines the transition to app centric management, which will allow admins to install apps for specific users, groups, or the entire organization, and mentions the associated Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394274. The rollout will occur in four phases, with varying impacts and preparations required for different tenant types.

Microsoft Teams on the web will soon allow users to take control during screensharing, a feature already available on the desktop version. Rollout begins early December 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-January 2025 for General Availability, with no admin action required.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 will be available for self-service purchase starting October 2024 for users with eligible Microsoft 365 Business licenses. Admins maintain control over licenses and can manage them in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Users can request licenses if purchases are disabled. No action is required to prepare for this feature.

Starting late November 2024, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete by end of December 2024.

Microsoft Teams is introducing DVR capabilities for town halls on desktop and web, allowing attendees to interact with live streams as with recorded content. Rollout begins early December 2024, with full availability by early February 2025. This feature includes pause, play, volume control, and live catch-up functions. No admin action is required for the update.

Beginning January 2025, Exchange Online will enforce a new External Recipient Rate limit of 2000 recipients per 24 hours, introduced in two phases for new and existing tenants. This limit is part of the overall 10000 Recipient Rate limit, aiming to prevent abuse of services. Organizations exceeding this limit should consider Azure Communication Services for Email.

New Microsoft Teams admin center options will enable admins to disable meeting chat before and after meetings. These options are part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422808 and will roll out between January 2025 and February 2025. Admins should review configurations and inform users accordingly.

Updated November 15, 2024: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create hyperlinks in chats by pasting a URL over selected text, similar to Outlook and Loop. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and Mac, with rollouts beginning in early January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is needed.

Microsoft Teams introduces file interactive previews in chats and channels, starting with PDFs and expanding to other formats. Rollout begins January 2025, with different stages for various user groups, and no admin action is required. Users can review files within their workflow, improving efficiency.

The new Outlook feature allows categorizing individual emails in conversation view, with a rollout starting mid-November 2024, completing by mid-February 2025. No admin action is required for this update associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 416450.