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15.07.2026

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Exchange Online

Updated July 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft is retiring the -Credential parameter used when connecting to Exchange Online PowerShell. Starting with module versions released in December 2026 and later, the -Credential parameter will be removed from both Connect-ExchangeOnline and Connect-IppsSession cmdlets. Organizations using this parameter in automation scripts must migrate to a supported authentication method before that date. This change improves security by moving away from legacy authentication methods that do not support modern protections such as multifactor authentication (MFA). [When this will happen:] The -Credential parameter will be removed from Connect-ExchangeOnline and Connect-IppsSession cmdlets in Exchange Online PowerShell module versions released beginning end of year 2026 (previously July). A separate ser

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14.07.2026

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Microsoft Purview

Updated July 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.[Introduction] Microsoft Purview is introducing Classifier Simulation Mode, the first phase of the broader Classifier Health Monitoring Platform. This new capability allows admins to test and validate custom classifiers on production data before publishing. Simulation Mode enables admins to optimize classifier logic before deployment, helping in reducing false positives, scanning latency, and noisy matches. Admins will access simulation controls and classifier health insights directly in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, making it easier to monitor and improve classifier performance in one centralized location.This message is associated with Roadmap ID 523201.[When this will happen:] Public Preview: Rollout begins mid-October 2026 (previously late June), completes by early November 2026 (previously en

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14.07.2026

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Microsoft Teams

Updated July 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events—bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption. Please note that with this change, the app will also be renamed to "Events". Existing Webinar and Town hall policies will continue to be honored in the new Teams Events experience.Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming ​ This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834. [When this w

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13.07.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated June 13, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. What and WhyWe’re introducing a new capability that allows users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to scope and control Copilot Chat responses by selecting specific content sources. This enhancement is designed to improve the relevance and accuracy of Copilot responses by limiting them to user-selected sources, aligning with customer feedback for more transparent and customizable AI interactions.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496596Rollout ScheduleGeneral Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin mid-July 2026 (previously mid-June) and is expected to complete by late July 2026 (previously end of June).Impact on Your Organization Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. What will happen: Users will see a new option to select content sources when using Copil

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10.07.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated July 10, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are introducing structured document generation with Microsoft Forms in SharePoint. This capability will help organizations generate standardized, compliant documents through simple form-driven experiences. It will reduce manual effort, improve template consistency, and support governance across high-volume document workflows. Creating and configuring structured document forms will require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.This message is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 545896. [When this will happen]Public Preview: We began rolling out opt-in in mid-February 2026 and completed by end of March 2026. Starting June 15, the public preview will be on by default.General availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out September 2026 (previously July) and expect to complete by end of Septem

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09.07.2026

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Exchange Online

Updated July 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. We’re introducing the ability for organizations to customize Microsoft 365 profile cards by adding up to 10 custom properties sourced from external systems such as HR platforms. This enhancement helps enrich user profiles with relevant organizational details, improving discoverability and context for collaboration.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 529851. When this will happen:General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in September 2026 (previously July) and expect to complete in September 2026 (previously July). How this affects your organizationWho is affected: Microsoft 365 tenant admins managing user profile cards What will happen: You can add up to 10 custom properties to profile cards using Microsoft Graph People connectors. Properties can be sourced from externa