SharePoint Quick steps column: Inline Automation Guide
TL;DR: Microsoft is introducing SharePoint Quick steps as a new column type in lists and libraries. This allows users to trigger emails, Teams chats, approvals,
9 March 2026
Category: Productivity
Viva Engage Communities in Microsoft Teams: New Integration
TL;DR: Microsoft is integrating Viva Engage Communities directly into the Microsoft Teams interface. This update brings asynchronous conversations, leadership engagement, and community notifications into the
5 March 2026
Mastering Transcripts: The New Expanded Copilot Custom Dictionary
TL;DR: Microsoft is significantly upgrading the custom dictionary for Teams meeting transcripts. With support for 5 new languages, a doubled entry limit of 1,000 words,
27 February 2026
From Reading to Listening: AI Audio Summaries Land in SharePoint and Viva
TL;DR: Microsoft is expanding AI-generated audio capabilities across Viva Connections and SharePoint. Users with a Copilot license can now listen to personalized news briefings and
26 February 2026
Instant Meeting, Permanent Notes: Loop Components Come to ‘Meet Now’
TL;DR: Microsoft Teams is extending Loop-powered Meeting Notes to instant meetings and ‘Meet Now’ calls. Starting in April 2026, users can collaboratively capture agendas and
19 February 2026
Efficiency in 3D: Mastering Immersive Event Templates in Microsoft Teams
TL;DR: Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to create, save, and share immersive event templates directly within the Meet app. Starting in February 2026, organizers
18 February 2026
Formatting Without Fear: The New Enter Key Settings in Microsoft Teams
TL;DR: Microsoft Teams is introducing a per-user setting to control the behavior of the Enter key. Users can choose between ‘ Send the message ‘
15 February 2026
Focus and Flow: Managing Inactive Channels in Microsoft Teams
TL;DR: Microsoft Teams is moving to an opt-in suggestion model for hiding inactive channels starting in January 2026. This replaces previous auto-hide behaviors with a
11 February 2026
Beyond the First Draft: Iterative Design with PowerPoint’s New Agent Mode
TL;DR: Microsoft is launching Agent Mode in PowerPoint for the web, moving from one-off prompts to an iterative, conversational workflow. While this is a major
6 February 2026
Streamlining Governance with Structured Document Generation in SharePoint
TL;DR: Microsoft is launching a new capability that combines Microsoft Forms and SharePoint to generate standardized documents. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license
5 February 2026