09-November-2025 Below you will find a collection of news published yesterday. This news consists of Microsoft’s Roadmap when it is updated it will be below with items. Then there will be a section with the message center, if there is anything new there, this will be automatically included. And it contains a piece from blogs that I follow myself and would like to share with you. If I miss something in the blogs that do have an RSS feed, please let me know.
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Items from the MessageCenter in Microsoft 365
| (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small windowCategory:Microsoft TeamsNummer:MC1045221Status:stayInformed | Updated September 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by early October 2025. [How this will affect your organization:] Before this rollout: Teams users are disrupted by the larger Teams screen when viewing an incoming call. After this rollout: Teams users can turn on this setting to view calls in a small window. Note that both large and small windows are resizable:
This feature will be on by default. [What you need to do to prepare:] This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation. | ||||||
| (Updated) New Tools feature coming to the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt boxCategory:Microsoft 365 suite Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1122153Status:planForChange | Updated November 6, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Beginning in October, we’re introducing a new Tools feature in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Tools acts as a lightweight entry point into high-value, task-specific Copilot features and capabilities directly from the prompt box. By selecting Tools, users get a menu where they can easily discover and trigger the right Copilot feature or capability for their current task, while also providing consistent interactions across tools. Based on the user’s license, Tools provides easy access to features and capabilities like Researcher, Analyst, Pages, and image generation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap 497298. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in October 2025 (previously late September 2025) and expect to complete by end of November 2025 (previously mid-October 2025). How this affects your organization Once this update is rolled out, users will see a new Tools button in the Copilot Chat prompt box. Selecting this button opens a menu of AI-powered features tailored to the user’s license. This enhancement improves discoverability and usability of Copilot capabilities, helping users complete tasks more efficiently. This feature is on by default and does not require admin configuration. What you can do to prepare No admin action is required. However, you may want to:
Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||
| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New ways to include files and emails as part of prompts in chat web scopeCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1139488Status:planForChange | Updated November 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Access to emails by typing ‘/’ in the prompt box will only be available when using Copilot Chat in Outlook. This applies to both the full app and side pane experience. Thank you for your patience. We’re enhancing Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license with new capabilities that make it easier for them to include work content—such as files and emails—in their prompts when using Chat in Web scope. By typing ‘/’ in the prompt box, users can quickly search and reference relevant files or emails, streamlining prompt creation and improving Copilot responses. Additionally, some suggested prompts beneath the input box will now include relevant files or emails to help users get started quickly.
Note: Web scope in Copilot Chat is still grounded only in the web. Users can also choose to include additional content in the prompt for Copilot to reason over, such as with the methods described above. Users must switch to Work scope to have Chat automatically grounded in content from their organization’s graph or their personal graph. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500377. When this will happen:
[How this will affect your organization:] This update improves usability and prompt relevance in Copilot Chat by allowing users to reference files and emails in their prompts (without uploading them manually) or as part of suggested prompts under the input box. Users will only see content they have access to, based on interaction signals (such as accessed, modified, or shared) and properties (such as creation or last update date). No changes to default settings or user permissions are required. What you can do to prepare: No admin action is required. You may want to inform your users of these changes. Learn more: Using Context IQ to refer to specific files, people, and more in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat Compliance considerations
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| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: New ways to include files and emails in promptsCategory:Microsoft 365 suiteNummer:MC1139489Status:planForChange | Updated November 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Access to emails by typing ‘/’ in the prompt box will only be available when using Copilot Chat in Outlook. This applies to both the full app and side pane experience. Thank you for your patience. We’re enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat with new capabilities that make it easier for users to include work content—such as files and emails—in their prompts. By typing ‘/’ in the prompt box, users can quickly search and reference relevant files or emails, streamlining prompt creation and improving Copilot responses. Additionally, some suggested prompts beneath the input box will now include relevant files or emails to help users get started quickly.
Note: For users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, Copilot Chat is still grounded only in the web. Users can also choose to include additional content in the prompt for Copilot to reason over, such as with the methods described above. Chat is not automatically grounded in the organization’s graph or the user’s personal graph – this is only available for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license when using Chat in Work scope. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500377. When this will happen:
How this affects your organization: This update improves usability and prompt relevance in Copilot Chat by allowing users to reference files and emails in their prompts (without uploading them manually) or as part of suggested prompts under the input box. Users will only see content they have access to, based on interaction signals (such as accessed, modified, or shared) and properties (such as creation or last update date). No changes to default settings or user permissions are required. What you can do to prepare: No admin action is required. You may want to inform your users about the new reference capabilities. Learn more: Using Context IQ to refer to specific files, people, and more in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat Compliance considerations | ||||||
| (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Chat with anyone with an email addressCategory:Microsoft TeamsNummer:MC1182004Status:planForChange | Updated November 7, 2025: We have added clarification for customers impacted by this feature. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re introducing a new capability in Microsoft Teams that allows users to start a chat with anyone who has an email address—even if they’re not currently using Teams. The recipient will receive an email invitation to join the chat session as a guest, enabling seamless communication and collaboration. This update simplifies external engagement and supports flexible work scenarios. This capability will be available to small and medium business customers with a Teams Essentials, Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium license. This feature will be available across Android, Desktop, iOS, Linux, and Mac platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513271. [When this will happen:]
[How this affects your organization:] Who is affected:
What will happen:
[What you can do to prepare:]
[Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||
| Action Required to Enable Extended Security Update for local devices accessing Windows 365Category:WindowsNummer:MC1183612Status:planForChange | Windows 10 devices accessing Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs and Windows 365 Frontline (Dedicated) Cloud PCs are automatically entitled to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) under certain conditions. IT administrators must use Microsoft Intune or another MDM provider to deploy a custom policy that helps verify whether a device is enrolled in the Windows 10 ESU subscription program. Action is required in order for these devices to install the upcoming November 2025 Windows security update, which will be available on November 11, 2025. Learn more about this change at Enable Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for clients accessing cloud and virtual machines. When will this happen: The upcoming November 2025 Windows security update will be available on November 11, 2025. It’s necessary to take action prior to this date, in order for devices to be eligible for this update. Entitlement to ESU is available for qualifying devices any time, however, we advise taking action prior to November 11 in order to receive this month’s update and remain protected. How this will affect your organization: Windows 10 devices accessing Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs and Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PCs in dedicated mode are automatically entitled to ESU for the duration of the ESU offer if the user has an active Windows 365 Enterprise license assigned or Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PC in dedicated mode provisioned, provided the following conditions are met:
Please also note the following:
What you need to do to prepare: Ensure that the Windows 10 devices across your organization meet the above requirements in order to continue to be protected under the ESU offering. We advise taking action prior to November 11 in order to remain protected. See the Additional information section for details and resources. Additional information:
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| Power Pages – Security scan recommendations in Security HubCategory:Power PlatformNummer:MC1184033Status:stayInformed | We are announcing the availability of security scan recommendations in Security Hub for Power Pages. This feature will reach general availability on November 28, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature helps admins enhance security by identifying sites where security scans are not running. It improves visibility through centralized insights into security scan coverage across environments, and it streamlines security actions by providing one-click options to trigger scans or share recommendations with site owners. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. |
