(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Update to News web part “See all” experience [MC1182713]

Message ID: MC1182713 (Updated)

Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.  

[Introduction:]

We’re rolling out a refreshed “See All” experience for the SharePoint News web part (News.aspx page), bringing a modernized layout, improved visual rhythm, and new AI-powered capabilities to help users engage with news more effectively.  A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access the AI capabilities. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 499654.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early November 2025 and completed in mid-February 2026 (previously late November 2025).

General Availability:

• Worldwide: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).
• GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users of SharePoint sites with the News web part enabled.

What will happen:

• When users click the “See all” button in the News web part, they will see a refreshed dynamic mosaic grid layout.
• The update enhances hierarchy, legibility, and editorial rhythm.
• Core interaction patterns remain unchanged.
• AI-powered capabilities will be available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
• Some users may see the new experience before others in your organization.

[What you can do to prepare:]

• No admin action is required.
• The new experience will apply automatically when using the News web part.
• There is no impact to existing News web part functionality.
• If needed, communicate this change to your helpdesk or internal support teams.

Learn more: Use the News web part on a SharePoint page | Microsoft Support

[Compliance considerations:]

Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?	Yes. AI-powered capabilities are introduced and require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?	Yes. Users with Copilot licenses will have access to new AI-driven features in the News web part.

Source: Microsoft

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