11-February-2026 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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The blogs of this day are:
Office 365 Roadmap Updated: 2026-02-11
Additions : 26
Updates : 17
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Items from the MessageCenter in Microsoft 365
| (Update) Updated SharePoint document library user experienceCategory:SharePoint OnlineNummer:MC1179157Status:stayInformed | Updated February 10, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience. We’ve made an update to ensure that custom formatters also apply to the new components that we’ve introduced as part of this refresh. Now if you hide “new folder” from the command bar, for example, it will also be hidden from the breadcrumb dropdown menu. When space allows, we will now expand the breadcrumb to show more levels of folder hierarchy. We’ve also updated the command bar to show more commands when space is available. [Introduction] Microsoft is introducing a refreshed user experience for SharePoint document libraries to improve usability and navigation. These updates are based on customer feedback and aim to streamline common actions, enhance visibility of filters and views, and improve folder navigation—all without disrupting existing customizations. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 500870. [When this will happen:]
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| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chats in search resultsCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1189002Status:stayInformed | Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. We’re introducing a new capability that enhances Microsoft Copilot by integrating historical Copilot conversations into Microsoft Search. This update allows users to retrieve past interactions—including chats from notebooks, agents, and the main Copilot chat interface—directly within the search results page (SERP). A new “Copilot Chats” data source will also appear in the right rail, enabling users to scope their search specifically to Copilot-generated content. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 506751. When this will happen:
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| (Updated) Microsoft Viva: Copilot Dashboard – Broader access to M365 Copilot Chat insightsCategory:Microsoft Viva Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1191915Status:stayInformed | Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are excited to announce the upcoming rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Adoption Metrics in Microsoft Copilot Dashboard to tenants that have at least one Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned. This feature has been previously released to tenants that have at least 50 assigned Viva Insights licenses, or 50 assigned Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.This feature empowers organizations with powerful insights into the adoption and usage of M365 Copilot Chat by users who are not licensed for M365 Copilot. Insights include usage trends, retention and usage intensity insights, app-level breakdowns, and filtering by organizational attributes. This experience will be enabled by default for tenants with at least 1 M365 Copilot license. You can disable insights for Copilot Chat (unlicensed) in Viva Feature Access Management, either at user- or tenant-level. Screenshot: Copilot chat adoption in Copilot Dashboard This message is associated with Roadmap ID 501581. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-February 2026 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously end of January). [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected:
For tenants with 1-49 paid licenses: For tenants with at 1-49 M365 Copilot licenses the user experience for the M365 Copilot adoption and impact insights will also update and include organizational filters and group by attributes. However, the minimum group size restrictions, defaulting to 10, will still apply. It’s important to note that tenants with 1-49 M365 Copilot licenses will not have access to the premium features available to those with 50 or more M365 Copilot licenses. These premium features include benchmarks, export capabilities, Agent dashboard and agent insights on Copilot dashboard, the Reports tab, Advanced insights with query abilities, Group Manager access, as well as any other Viva Insights premium features from Personal and Team insights. What will happen:
Administrator Controls: Global administrators, Viva Insights Administrators, and AI administrators will continue to have the following controls:
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| (Updated) Introducing New Paid Extended Service Term (EST)Category:Microsoft 365 suiteNummer:MC1216259Status:planForChange | Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the CSP timeline. Thank you for your patience. Microsoft is introducing a new paid Extended Service Term (EST) to give customers additional time at the end of a subscription term to make the right subscription choices for their business without any service disruption. Customers who don’t choose to renew their subscription by the renewal date will now have the ability to select a paid Extended Service Term (EST) option. This replaces the previous option of an automatic grace period that will be retired. [Your Options at Subscription End:] When a subscription reaches the end of its term, customers now have three options:
These options provide a clear, predictable experience at expiration, making it easier to renew, temporarily extend service without disruption, or cancel [Who This Applies To:] This change applies to Online Services subscriptions governed by the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA).
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| Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft FormsCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1229954Status:stayInformed | [Introduction] Microsoft is introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat within Microsoft Forms, along with a new Surveys Agent integration tailored to help creators design, distribute, and analyze forms more effectively. This update streamlines form creation and insights by providing AI-driven suggestions, improvements, and analysis. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 553136.
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[How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users with an active Microsoft 365 Copilot license who create or edit forms in Microsoft Forms on the web. What will happen:
[What you can do to prepare:] No action is required. Recommended:
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| Updated Filter Pane in SharePoint Document Libraries and ListsCategory:SharePoint OnlineNummer:MC1229956Status:stayInformed | [Introduction] We are updating the filter pane in SharePoint Document Libraries and Lists to deliver a faster, more flexible filtering experience. The core functionality remains the same—users can continue filtering by metadata fields as before—but these improvements address performance issues and incorporate customer feedback for a more intuitive interface. Screenshot: Side-by-side comparison of filter pane before and after changes [When this will happen:]
Who is affected: All users of SharePoint Online Document Libraries and Lists. [What will happen:] The filter pane will automatically update in its existing location. Users will experience the following enhancements:
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[Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||
| Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Enhancing verbatim responses for Copilot ask a questionCategory:Dynamics 365 AppsNummer:MC1230041Status:stayInformed | We are announcing the ability to use enhanced verbatim responses for Microsoft Copilot ask a question in Dynamics 365 – Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on February 28, 2026. How does this affect me? Enhanced verbatim responses allow you to tag knowledge articles to indicate to your agent that the content should be presented in its entirety when sent to customer service representatives, providing a direct content viewing experience in ask a question. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. | ||||||
| Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Performance improvements to adjustments for project accountantsCategory:Dynamics 365 AppsNummer:MC1230065Status:stayInformed | As part of our 10.0.46 and 10.0.47 releases, we have applied performance improvements to the adjustment process in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. These changes help project accountants start their next task with fewer delays after making adjustments. These performance improvements will be available to all customers by March 13, 2026. How does this affect me? Project accountants will experience faster transitions between tasks after adjustments, with fewer delays in starting subsequent work. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. | ||||||
| Windows 11, version 26H1 coming to select new devices in early 2026 Category:WindowsNummer:MC1230371Status:stayInformed | Windows 11, version 26H1 is a hardware‑optimized release designed to enable next‑generation silicon developed in partnership with device manufacturers and silicon partners. This release will be available exclusively as a preinstalled experience on select new devices beginning in early 2026. It is not intended as a feature update for existing Windows 11 devices and will not be offered through Windows Update. When will this happen: The first devices with Windows 11, version 26H1 preinstalled will start shipping in early 2026. This release is limited to select new devices only and is not offered as an in‑place update for devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 or 24H2. How this will affect your organization: Windows 11, version 26H1 is scoped specifically for select new hardware platforms, so it will not be offered through Windows Update for existing devices and will not impact ongoing rollout processes. Organizations evaluating specialized new hardware platforms may adopt version 26H1 selectively without affecting the rest of their environment. Devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2 will continue receiving monthly security and quality updates, as well as new features, and remain supported according to servicing timelines and Microsoft lifecycle policies. What you need to do to prepare: No preparation or changes are required for existing deployments. While Windows 11, version 26H1 is not intended for broad deployment across existing Windows 11 environments, organizations evaluating new hardware platforms may adopt it selectively without affecting their broader environment. Devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2 remain the recommended choice for enterprise deployment and continue to be supported according to established servicing timelines and Microsoft lifecycle policies. Additional information | ||||||
| The February 2026 Windows security update is now availableCategory:WindowsNummer:MC1230372Status:stayInformed | The February 2026 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month’s tips. For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below:
Note: Starting with the January 2026 security update, Windows Server 2025 has its own KB identifiers and build numbers, separate from Windows 11, versions 24H2 and 25H2. This change improves clarity for administrators. Installation and management processes remain the same. | ||||||
| Secure Boot certificate updates: actions required ahead of June 2026 expirationCategory:WindowsNummer:MC1230373Status:stayInformed | Secure Boot is a foundational Windows security feature that runs at startup, before Windows load, and helps ensure that only trusted, digitally signed software can execute. After more than 15 years of continuous service, the original Secure Boot certificates are reaching the end of their planned lifecycle and begin expiring in late June 2026. To learn more about Microsoft’s effort to update these certificates, see the blog post Refreshing the root of trust: industry collaboration on Secure Boot certificate updates. To prevent disruption and maintain secure startup across Windows environments, plan for these certificates update following the guidance in the Secure Boot playbook. When this will happen: The 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026. What you need to do to prepare: Review the Secure Boot playbook for certificates expiring in 2026 to understand requirements, timelines, and supported scenarios. Additionally, bookmark https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot for more information about this change, OEMs guidance, and answers to frequently asked questions. Additional technical resources:
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| Plan for Change: Improving Intune reporting accuracyCategory:Microsoft IntuneNummer:MC1230448Status:planForChange | Expected in late February 2026, we are improving reporting accuracy in Intune by cleaning up stale device records. Devices that have not checked in for 12 months will be classified as inactive and excluded from reporting views. This update ensures that device counts and reporting metrics more accurately reflect your active, managed devices. [How this will affect your organization:] If there are devices that have been offline for more than 12 months, these devices will be removed from Intune reports. You may notice a decrease in the total device count shown in reporting views such as the policy and setting status Summary reports. This reduction is expected and reflects a more accurate and current representation of active devices. Active devices that regularly check in are not affected by this change. [What you need to do to prepare:] No action is required; only awareness. If you expect a device to appear in reports, ensure it checks in. To initiate a check‑in, power on the device, connect to the network, and start a sync or Company Portal check‑in as applicable. |
