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Copilot entry point changes in Excel [MC1282571]

Synopsis: Why this change matters in real Excel work Microsoft is simplifying how users access Copilot in Excel because multiple buttons and “modes” have been creating confusion and inconsistent workflows. The direction of travel is clear: fewer entry points,…

Modern Workspace Pro 16 April 2026Feature update, Stay informed, User impact1

Microsoft 365 suite

Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams: April 2026 industry-wide DigiCert Global Root CA (G1) distrust [MC1282565]

Message ID: MC1282565 [Introduction]To support industry-wide security improvements and modern cryptographic standards, browsers and platforms that follow Mozilla and Chrome trust stores will begin distrusting the DigiCert Global Root CA (G1) starting April 15, 2026. Microsoft has already migrated Microsoft 365 services…

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Microsoft Entra

General Availability: Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows [MC1282568]

Message ID: MC1282568 [Introduction] Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows are now Generally Available, enabling phishing‑resistant, passwordless sign‑in to Microsoft Entra‑protected resources from Windows devices.The Public Preview of this capability was previously announced in MC1247893.Users can create device‑bound passkeys stored in…

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SharePoint Online

Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint [MC1282567]

Message ID: MC1282567 Introduction We’re introducing a new Charts web part with AI assistance in SharePoint, designed to help page authors quickly create rich, interactive charts using plain-language prompts. This update reduces the time and effort needed to visualize data…

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Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview eDiscovery: Naming and description fields will restrict certain special characters [MC1282562]

Message ID: MC1282562 [Introduction]We’re making a change to the characters allowed in naming and description fields across Microsoft Purview eDiscovery. As part of ongoing security hardening efforts, this update strengthens input validation for eDiscovery cases, holds, searches, and review sets…

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Microsoft 365 suite

(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Organizational Messages to support email delivery [MC1189665]

Message ID: MC1189665 (Updated) Updated April 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Organizational Messages will soon include email as a delivery channel, expanding beyond existing surfaces such as the Windows Taskbar, Windows Notifications, Windows Spotlight,…

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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…