23-May-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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Office 365 Roadmap Updated: 2026-05-22
Additions : 1
Updates : 5
More Details At: www.roadmapwatch.com
| New Features | Current Status | |||
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| Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Chat History Filtering by Copilot Experience | In Development | |||
| Updated Features | Current Status | Update Type | ||
| Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Lists in Context IQ | Rolling Out | Status | ||
| Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Project Manager Agent in M365 Copilot | In Development | Status, Description | ||
| Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms | Rolling Out | Status | ||
| Microsoft Purview: Insider Risk Management – Ability to create cases without content in IRM | Rolling Out | Status | ||
| Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Mind Maps in Copilot Notebooks | Rolling Out | Status |
Items from the MessageCenter in Microsoft 365
| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Session persistence enhancement for Copilot chatCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatNummer:MC1174856Status:stayInformed | Updated May 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re improving the reliability of Copilot chat by ensuring that conversations are preserved even when users navigate away from a chat. With this update, a session entry is created in the navigation pane as soon as a prompt is submitted. This allows users to return to the conversation later without losing context or progress. This capability will be available to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot users. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500638. [When this will happen:]
[How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: All Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot users in commercial, GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments. What will happen:
[What you can do to prepare:] No admin action is required at this time. You may wish to:
[Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Select multiple messages to forwardCategory:Microsoft TeamsNummer:MC1199767Status:stayInformed | Updated May 21, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re introducing Multi-Select Forward in Microsoft Teams. This feature lets users select up to five messages from a chat or channel and forward them together in one message, preserving context and order. This update addresses customer feedback for easier message sharing and supports better collaboration.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 536997 and is applicable to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. [When this will happen:]
[How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users of Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Mac, and web What will happen:
[What you can do to prepare:]
Learn more: Forward a message in Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support [Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| (Updated) Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft FormsCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1229954Status:stayInformed | Updated May 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft is introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat within Microsoft Forms, along with a new Forms 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. Be aware that to enable this experience, Forms agent will shift to “preacquired” in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center as a first-party experience. This ensures that Copilot-licensed end users who access Forms can use the Copilot Chat experience without having to install the Forms agent separately in the Agent Store Recommended:
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[Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Ground Chat in SharePoint Lists using Context IQCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1235746Status:stayInformed | Updated May 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft is enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot by allowing users to search for, select, and insert SharePoint Lists directly into their prompts in Copilot Chat to ground their conversations. When writing Copilot prompts in the chat box, users will be able to search for and select SharePoint Lists from Context IQ by either typing forward slash “/” or selecting Add work content from the Plus menu (+). This helps ground prompts in contextually relevant data, improving the accuracy and usefulness of Copilot responses. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422308. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late March 2026 and expect to complete by early June 2026 (previously early April). [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected:
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[What you can do to prepare:] No admin action is required before or after rollout. However, you may want to:
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| (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Schedule prompts in Agent BuilderCategory:Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1302906Status:stayInformed | Updated May 22, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re introducing the ability to create workflows that schedule prompts in Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new capability allows users to schedule prompts that run automatically on a defined cadence, such as hourly, daily, or weekly. Based on customer feedback requesting more automation and proactive insights, workflows help users reduce manual prompting and automate routine tasks using their Copilot agents. [When this will happen]
[How this affects your organization] Who is affected
What will happen
Screenshot of Agent Builder showing a “Project Horizon” agent configuration screen. The instructions panel is visible in the center, while a dropdown menu in the top-right corner is expanded with options including “Create a workflow for this agent” and “Manage workflows.” A purple arrow highlights the option to create a new workflow. Screenshot of Agent Builder showing a “Project Horizon” agent configuration screen. A modal titled “Create a workflow to prompt your agent” is centered, with a text field labeled “Prompt” and scheduling options set to run weekly on Friday at 1:30 PM. A purple arrow highlights where to enter the prompt. [What you can do to prepare]
Learn more: Dsr Compliance – Delete Flow | Dsr Compliance | Power Platform API | Microsoft Learn [Compliance considerations]
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| SharePoint Online: Storage quota enforcement updated to align with license limitsCategory:SharePoint OnlineNummer:MC1310684Status:preventOrFixIssue | Updated May 22, 2026: We have updated the content, adding a link to the script. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re updating the way SharePoint Online enforces user storage quotas to ensure they are consistently aligned with license entitlements. This change fixes an issue where user-specific storage limits could be incorrectly applied during quota refreshes, which could result in inaccurate storage enforcement. These updates help ensure predictable storage behavior and improve reliability for admins managing storage at scale. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, and DoD): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete in June 2026. [How this affects your organization] Who is affected
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[Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| PowerPoint for the web: Create a presentation with Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web appCategory:Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Nummer:MC1311972Status:stayInformed | [Introduction] We’re improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for the web by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from the PowerPoint web app. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560537. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026. [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected:
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[Compliance considerations:] No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| Take action: Mitigation guidance updated with a new script for CVE 2026 45585Category:WindowsNummer:MC1318295Status:preventOrFixIssue | Microsoft has updated the mitigation guidance in CVE-2026-45585, a Windows BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability. The updated guidance replaces previously documented manual mitigation steps with a script that helps reduce exposure while a future security update is developed to address this vulnerability. Note that a limited set of Windows versions are affected: Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, and Windows Server 2025. When will this happen: The updated mitigation guidance and script are available now. How this will affect your organization: Windows devices that use BitLocker may be exposed to this vulnerability if mitigations are not applied. Organizational environments that previously implemented the documented manual mitigation steps do not need to take additional action, as the script only simplifies deployment of the existing mitigation. Organizations that have not yet taken action should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and determine whether mitigation is appropriate. Microsoft recommends that organizations consider implementing this mitigation if devices and data may be at risk of being compromised or stolen. For example, this may apply if your organization’s employees take their work devices home or on business travel. What you need to do to prepare: Organizational environments using BitLocker on affected Windows versions should review the updated guidance in the Microsoft Security Update Guide to determine whether applying the mitigation is necessary. Additional information: | ||||||||||
| PowerPoint for Web: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in CopilotCategory:Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatNummer:MC1318851Status:stayInformed | [What and Why] We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Web to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively. [Rollout Schedule] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026. [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected
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[Action Required/Recommendations] No action is required.
[Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| PowerPoint for Windows Desktop: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in CopilotCategory:Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatNummer:MC1318852Status:stayInformed | [What and Why] We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows Desktop to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively. [Rollout Schedule] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026. [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected
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[Action Required/Recommendations] No action is required.
[Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| PowerPoint for Mac: ‘Prepare for Questions’ skill in CopilotCategory:Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft 365 Copilot ChatNummer:MC1318854Status:stayInformed | [What and Why] We are introducing the Prepare for Questions skill in Copilot in PowerPoint for Mac to help users become more productive and confident presenters. This feature analyzes presentations to identify potential weak points and anticipate audience questions, helping users improve storytelling and deliver presentations more effectively. [Rollout Schedule] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026. [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected
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[Action Required/Recommendations] No action is required.
[Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization. | ||||||||||
| Microsoft Viva Glint: Custom confidentiality statementsCategory:Microsoft VivaNummer:MC1318856Status:stayInformed | [What and Why:] We’re introducing the ability for Viva Glint Company Admins to replace the default Microsoft confidentiality statement with custom messaging. This update helps organizations align employee survey experiences with internal confidentiality policies, legal requirements, and regional expectations—while maintaining a consistent, trusted experience across Viva Glint. This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557982. [Rollout Schedule:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early June 2026 and will complete by late December 2026. [Impact on Your Organization:] Who is affected:
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