Message ID: MC915485
We are introducing updates that provide capabilities for managing custom fonts for Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Viva Connections. This includes the ability to hide the From Microsoft font packages from Change the look, the ability to apply a font package in your site templates, and updated availability for the From Microsoft font packages.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420933.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by early November 2024
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
This rollout will include new Microsoft PowerShell commands that will allow you to get information about the From Microsoft font packages and the ability to hide these font packages if desired. More details for these commands will be available in our PowerShell documentation. We will also provide an update to add an additional site script action that will allow developers and administrators to include and apply font packages as a part of a site template.
Sample action details:
{
"verb": "applyFontPackage",
"fontPackageTitle": "Amasis MT",
"fontPackageId": "1e7a7803-045d-44df-9c7a-d2f2f8562e51",
"fontPackageStore": "OutOfBox"
}
This rollout will also include a change to allow tenants that meet the requirements for custom fonts to discover the feature without needing to activate the SharePoint brand center. For tenants that are currently using the Organization Assets Library functionality with Public content delivery network (CDN), these organizations will see Fonts and the From Microsoft font packages in Change the look without any additional actions.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
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Source: Microsoft
The latest update to Microsoft SharePoint is here, and it’s bringing some exciting changes to font management capabilities! Admins and users alike can look forward to a smoother experience when customizing fonts for SharePoint and Microsoft Viva Connections.
Admins will now have the ability to manage custom fonts more efficiently with features like hiding the “From Microsoft” font packages from “Change the look,” applying font packages in site templates, and utilizing new Microsoft PowerShell commands to get information about font packages. Developers and administrators will also benefit from an additional site script action to include and apply font packages as part of a site template.
For users, this means a more seamless and customized experience when working with fonts in SharePoint. The ability to access and use custom fonts more easily can enhance the overall look and feel of their SharePoint sites.
The impact of these changes is expected to be quite significant, as it will streamline the font management process, making it more user-friendly and efficient for both admins and users. The update is scheduled to roll out gradually, starting in mid-October 2024 and completing by early December 2024, ensuring a smooth transition for organizations.
So, buckle up for a font-tastic journey with Microsoft SharePoint’s latest update! Share your thoughts on how these changes will impact your organization in the comments below. Let’s embrace the font revolution together!