Weekly digest: Microsoft service updates

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July 4-10, 2022
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Major updates

office_96x1.png (Updated) Quick Create – Easily Create Power BI Reports from Lists
MC248201 | July 8 – Updated July 8, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below for Government organizations. Thank you for your patience. We are excited to announce the arrival of a new guided authoring experience in Lists that will make it easy to quickly create business intelligence reports in Power BI using your list schema and data.
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teams_96x1.png Intelligent Chat Message Translation in Teams iOS and Android
MC398250 | July 7 – This feature is an Intelligent translation feature. Teams Mobile will prompt the user to translate a message when it’s not in a language they understand. This feature will be available for both iOS and Android platforms.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 96481 and 96545
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office_96x1.png (Updated) Microsoft Office default change – Blocking VBA macros in files from the internet
MC322553 | July 7 – Updated July 07, 2022: Based on feedback, we’re rolling back this change from Current Channel. We appreciate the feedback we’ve received so far, and we’re working to make improvements in this experience. We’ll provide another update when we’re ready to release again to Current Channel. Thank you. VBA macros are a common way for malicious actors to gain access to deploy malware and ransomware. To help improve security, we are changing the behavior of Office applications to now block macros in…
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office_96x1.png (Updated) Suspicious Connector Activity Alert
MC365410 | July 7 – Updated July 7, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.As a security platform, we strive to continuously improve and protect our customers. In May, we plan to start rolling out a new alert for suspicious activities in an inbound connector. For information on connectors, please visit Configure mail flow using connectors in Exchange Online | Microsoft Docs.
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Additional updates

office_96x1.png Update to ProcessorArchictecture column in device export report for Windows and macOS devices
MC399079 | July 9 – The ProcessorArchictecture column is part of the DeviceWithInventory report of the Intune Export API. The column currently contains macOS and Windows device processor architecture as numerical values. Based on customer feedback, starting in mid-July, we will be updating this field to display more readable values. The numerical values will be updated to the following:Windows 10 and later9 -> x645 -> ARM12 -> ARM640 -> x86macOS9 -> x6412 -> ARM64Default -> UnknownNote: Both…
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office_96x1.png Enable Q&A in Teams Meetings via Meeting Options
MC399074 | July 9 – Teams meetings organizers can soon set up Q&A in their meetings via Meeting Options. Q&A is perfect for large or structured meetings – such as trainings, town hall, all hands and more.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 97020
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teams_96x1.png Microsoft Teams: Automatically end stale Teams meetings
MC399073 | July 9 – Microsoft Teams is enabled with a new feature that will allow meetings to automatically end if they’re identified as stale. If a user is the sole participant in a meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting end time has passed, then a dialog will appear in the call prompting them to end the call or dismiss the notification. If no action is taken on the dialog within 3 minutes, the meeting will automatically end.If there is more than 1 user on the call and/or the scheduled meeting end time…
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office_96x1.png Microsoft Secure Score is updating recommended action for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
MC399072 | July 9 – We’re updating Microsoft Secure Score recommended actions to ensure a more accurate representation of security posture.This update will include updating the impact of the following recommended action related to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on the overall score: Update Microsoft Defender for Endpoint core components The max number of points for this recommended action will be updated to 10.
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admin_96x1.png (Updated) Purview Data Lifecycle & Records Management & eDiscovery- Rollout update: optimized file version behavior
MC394512 | July 8 – Updated July 08, 2022: We are updating this post as a reminder that we will begin rolling this out next week.To improve the consistency of experience and performance, any file with multiple versions that is deleted from SharePoint or OneDrive which is preserved to the Preservation Hold Library (due to its applicable retention label, retention policies or eDiscovery holds) will now be retained as a single file containing its full version history, rather than each version being retained as…
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office_96x1.png Microsoft Stream: Stream Web App
MC398248 | July 7 – We will be rolling out the Stream web app. The web app improves how you view and publish video and audio files that are stored in or uploaded to Teams, Yammer, OneDrive, and SharePoint. The app and player experience works seamlessly with Office.com and brings key features of the Stream (classic) player to SharePoint playing experience.To use the app, simply open an audio or video file from its location in SharePoint, OneDrive, stream.office.com or from a share link. Opening the file will open…
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teams_96x1.png (Updated) Join Meetings by a Meeting ID and Passcode
MC389614 | July 7 – Updated July 07, 2022: We have updated the content to show as intended. Thank you for your patience.Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to join meetings by Meeting ID. This release of Microsoft Teams Meeting ID will be rolling out across Microsoft Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web and will provide an additional way for users to join a Microsoft Teams meeting by entering a digital ID and Passcode.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 80668
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office_96x1.png (Updated) Reminder: Microsoft Office default change – Blocking VBA macros in files from the internet
MC393185 | July 7 – Updated July 07, 2022: Based on feedback, we’re rolling back this change from Current Channel. We appreciate the feedback we’ve received so far, and we’re working to make improvements in this experience. We’ll provide another update when we’re ready to release again to Current Channel. Thank you.VBA macros are a common way for malicious actors to gain access to deploy malware and ransomware. As a reminder (MC322553 Feb ’22), to help improve security, we are changing the behavior of Office…
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forms_96x1.png (Updated) Forms: Brand new first-run experiences for Forms new users
MC376250 | July 7 – Updated July 7, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.For those newly coming to Forms, the brand-new product landing experience will help users understand through immersive first-touch experience about Forms capability, such as where they can use Forms and how. Users can navigate through the Forms templates categories and select pre-populated grab-and-go solutions to directly start a survey. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88947
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teams_96x1.png (Updated) Dynamic Caller ID in Calls app for Call Queue Agents
MC387640 | July 7 – Updated July 7, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.Call queue agents can now place calls from the Calls app using a call queue phone number, defined in resource account, as their caller ID. This ensures the call is properly identified by the recipient and that the call back number is the call queue number rather than the agent’s personal line. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 86992
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forms_96x1.png (Updated) Forms distribution and email notification feature
MC320691 | July 7 – Updated July 7, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.Microsoft Forms will soon enable a feature that will allow users to share a Form/survey directly with other users and distribution lists within the organization which will also include automated follow up emails and updates. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88886.
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teams_96x1.png (Updated) New Fluent Emoji style coming to Teams emojis and reactions
MC333941 | July 7 – Updated July 7, 2022: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.This update will have Teams joining Microsoft 365 and Windows in updating all emojis and reactions to the new Microsoft Fluent emoji style, bringing users a more vibrant and expressive emoji experience.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88277
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office_96x1.png Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC397996 | July 6 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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office_96x1.png A new, improved user experience for sharing cloud file links in Outlook Web
MC397994 | July 6 – We are updating the experience for attachments associated to files from cloud locations connected to Outlook Web App (OneDrive, SharePoint, or third-party file storage providers). In the new experience, links to files from cloud locations will be added as link in the body of the message
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admin_96x1.png Changes for the Microsoft Feedback Portal
MC397993 | July 6 – We are adding functionality to the Microsoft Feedback portal for users to be able to better manage their feedback.
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exchange_96x1.png Legacy TLS reports in Service Trust Portal will be retired before July 31, 2022
MC397822 | July 6 – The legacy TLS reports, including ‘Monthly Trend of TLS 1.0/1.1 Usage’ and ‘TLS 1.0/1.1 Deprecation Report’ in Service Trust Portal were created to help customers identify clients that are using legacy TLS protocols. TLS 1.0 and 1.1 have been disabled for most of Microsoft 365 capacities, and the legacy TLS reports became less relevant. We will remove legacy TLS reports from Service Trust Portal before July 31, 2022.
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office_96x1.png In Development for Microsoft Intune is now available
MC397509 | July 5 – The In development for Microsoft Intunepage in our documentation has been updated.How does this affect me?The In development page provides a list of features in upcoming releases of Microsoft Intune to assist in your readiness and planning. The list has now been updated. You’ll start seeing these changes in the next month or in a subsequent release.What do I need to prepare for this change?You can inform your IT staff and helpdesk of the upcoming changes listed on this page. Plan to update your…
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sharepoint_96x1.png Microsoft Lists Formatting: Update to filepreview elmType in custom formatters
MC397486 | July 5 – Custom Formatters allow users to write declarative JSON to emit HTML. The “filepreview” elmType was introduced to show thumbnails in SharePoint document libraries with a fallback “fileType icon” for the cases when thumbnails aren’t available.We came across a usage of this feature that allowed embedding external URLs on a SharePoint list. While we understand the powerful scenarios this could open up, we would want to make sure we permit it post due diligence and after addressing any security…
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teams_96x1.png Unassign Policies in Bulk in Microsoft Teams Admin Center
MC397476 | July 5 – Using the new Unassign policies in bulk feature, you will be able to fetch all users associated with a policy individually, before removing the assignment so that users can get the correct policy. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 90705
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office_96x1.png Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Release of the Software Update Page (preview)
MC397469 | July 5 – We’re introducing a quick and simple page where you can see the update status for devices in your organization. The initial launch of the software updates page in the Microsoft 365 admin center will focus on Windows and Office updates.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82148, 88951
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office_96x1.png Outlook Mac now supports retention Policy
MC397458 | July 5 – Use retention policies in Outlook for Mac to apply a policy to your messages in your mailbox. Retention policies define how long your messages will be saved. This update will only work in the new Outlook for Mac.Note: If your organization is not using Mac OS,you can safely disregard this message. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88849
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office_96x1.png Stream on SharePoint: Video Collections Page
MC397430 | July 5 – SharePoint video collections pages make it easy to gather and display all videos from a SharePoint site collection in one place. This feature is particularly helpful for schools, universities and other organizations that tend to share videos in Teams channels.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 93352
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