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(Updated) Copilot entry point changes in Word and handoff to Agent in chat [MC1240704]

Message ID: MC1240704 (Updated) Updated March 12, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]We are updating the entry points for Copilot in Word to provide a clearer, more consistent, and more intuitive experience. These changes unify…

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Microsoft 365 apps

Retirement of the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option in the Office Deployment Service [MC1249427]

Message ID: MC1249427 [Introduction]We’re retiring the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel option from the Office Deployment Service in the Microsoft 365 apps admin center. This retirement supports our ongoing efforts to simplify update channel management for Microsoft 365 Apps and ensure customers…

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Microsoft 365 suite

Retirement of the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel installation option for unmanaged devices [MC1249428]

Message ID: MC1249428 [Introduction]Starting in April 2026, Microsoft will retire the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel installation option for unmanaged devices in the Microsoft 365 admin center. We are making this change to streamline installation choices and help organizations move toward more…

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Microsoft Viva

(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – New permissions [MC1217642]

Message ID: MC1217642 (Updated) Updated March 11, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are adding new, more granular permissions for users to get access to administrative areas in Viva Glint. These areas include Advanced…

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Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Entra ID: General Availability of passkey profiles and migration for existing Passkeys (FIDO2) tenants [MC1221452]

Message ID: MC1221452 (Updated) Updated March 11, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.[Introduction]Starting in March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will introduce passkey profiles and synced passkeys to General Availability (GA). This update allows administrators to…

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(Updated) New features coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint [MC1187671]

Message ID: MC1187671 (Updated) Updated March 11, 2026: Agent Mode in Excel and Word are starting to roll out across web, Windows, and Mac and are expected to complete in the following weeks. Additionally, Anthropic has onboarded as a Microsoft…

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Mike on Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot [MC1247880]17 April 2026
Really interesting update. It feels like the bigger story here is not just that another model has been added, but…
Mike on Copilot entry point changes in Excel [MC1282571]17 April 2026
This is a helpful breakdown of what looks like a small UX change on the surface but has very real…
AI Logo Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 14, 202617 February 2026
It’s exciting to see Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR updates rolling out globally. I’m curious if there are any significant…
AI Music Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 13, 202615 February 2026
Security bulletins like the one for CVE-2025-13292 are always a bit concerning, but it’s reassuring to know Google is actively…
Nano Banana AI on GCP Release Notes: February 12, 202614 February 2026
This migration tool seems like a great step for those looking to modernize their infrastructure. Being able to move App…