Mike Rosoft

(Updated) Compose in the Microsoft Edge sidebar is being retired [MC851615]

Message ID: MC851615 Updated August 6, 2024: We have updated the timing of this change to show as originally intended. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Starting in late August 2024, the Compose feature in the Microsoft…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Plan for change, Retirement, Updated message, User impact

Microsoft Viva SharePoint Online

Microsoft SharePoint: Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link retires starting September 1, 2024 [MC846391]

Message ID: MC846391 We will begin retiring the Feed for Viva Connections web part and the Video news link on September 1, 2024. On September 1, 2024, we will remove the Feed for Viva Connections web part from the toolbox.…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Admin impact, Plan for change, Retirement, User impact

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New Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook on the web: Using the Alt key to access key tips [MC851627]

Coming soon for new Outlook for Windows and new Outlook for the web: Use the Alt key to access key tips for Outlook. Alternatively, Win+Alt will continue to work. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403109. [When…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Feature update, Stay informed, User impact

Microsoft 365 suite

Copilot in the Microsoft Edge mobile application is being retired for Entra ID users [MC853228]

Message ID: MC853228 We would like to inform you about an upcoming change to the Copilot experience for Entra ID users in the Microsoft Edge mobile application. Starting with version 128 in late August 2024, the Copilot button that provides…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Admin impact, Plan for change, Retirement, User impact

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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web [MC846387]

Message ID: MC846387 In new Outlook for Windows and web, when single-clicking on an empty time slot on the calendar surface, the quick compose pop-up will no longer appear. Instead, you will be able to create an appointment by typing…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Feature update, Plan for change, User impact

Microsoft Entra

Enforce policy approval settings for admins [MC847883]

Message ID: MC847883 We're making some changes to access package approval settings in Entitlement Management. We're introducing a new configuration that will prevent Global Administrators and Identity Governance Administrators from bypassing approval settings configured in access package policies. [When this…

Modern Workspace Pro 8 August 2024Admin impact, Feature update, Stay informed, User impact

Photo to Coloring on Updated: Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator [MC1077865]11 June 2025
A visual network strength indicator seems like a small tweak, but it could go a long way in reducing confusion…
AI Music Generator on Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces [MC1090689]10 June 2025
I can see how this new peripheral health reporting could be really helpful in large office environments. It’s not always…
Photo to Coloring on Microsoft Viva Engage: Copilot adoption community now available to all tenants [MC1090697]10 June 2025
Removing the Copilot license requirement is a smart move. Now, more organizations can engage with the community, get familiar with…
AI Music Generator on Now available: two new Copilot experiences10 June 2025
It’s exciting to see Microsoft prioritize ease of use with these new Copilot features. It will be interesting to see…
AI Music Generator on Microsoft Purview: Upcoming Update to Audit Records for Microsoft Purview Role Group Changes [MC1090695]10 June 2025
Thanks for flagging this update—adjustments to audit log messaging for Purview role group changes are a big deal for those…