Transform to Web Page in Word will be retired
The Word feature “Transform to Web Page” will be retired. Users should use Microsoft Sway to create web content from Word files.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Pay-as-you-go budget limits in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Microsoft 365 Pay-as-you-go now includes budget limits, allowing admins to set thresholds, get alerts, and track spending. But these are not hard limits, services keep running and costs can still rise, leaving organizations without true budget enforcement.
New Teams now lets users save chat and channel messages
Microsoft is reintroducing a feature that allows users to save Teams messages for easy access later. This capability, previously available in Teams Classic, was removed when New Teams launched.
How Teams Virtual Events use SharePoint Embedded containers
Teams Virtual Events use SharePoint Embedded containers to store published video recordings. Microsoft has a built-in cleanup logic for these containers. In this post, I explain how the cleanup process works, how to identify these containers, and how Teams admins can disable video publishing if needed.
Protect PDF documents in OneDrive and SharePoint with a password
SharePoint and OneDrive users can now add security to their PDF files by setting open and owner passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Members of Teams private channels have no access to the SharePoint site
Some Teams private channels fail to sync permissions with their associated SharePoint sites, leaving members (internal and guest users) without access to the Files tab. Microsoft has acknowledged this as an uncommunicated bug.
New admin roles for Microsoft Places in Entra ID and Exchange Online
Microsoft Places is introducing a new admin role in Entra ID and new RBAC roles in Exchange Online, allowing management delegation to local building and desk administrators.
Outlook Newsletters and their hidden SharePoint Embedded containers
Outlook Newsletters may look simple on the surface, but behind the scenes, each new newsletter creates a hidden SharePoint Embedded container. In this post, I’ll share insights about how they work, what to watch out for, and why admins should pay close attention.
Outlook Newsletters will be enabled in August 2025
Outlook Newsletters lets users create and share recurring email updates directly within Outlook. Starting in August 2025, the feature will be enabled by default to support more effective team communication.
Improved sharing experience for Videos in SharePoint
SharePoint is introducing Sharing Links for Videos, allowing easier video accessibility in shared pages. Users can generate secure links for videos, enhancing visibility even for those without site access.