Collaborate on Markdown files with co-authoring and autosave in OneDrive and SharePoint
Microsoft is rolling out co-authoring and autosave for Markdown files in OneDrive and SharePoint, enabling real-time collaboration in the web experience.
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Redesigned meeting controls are rolling out in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is rolling out the redesigned meeting controls and a new share panel in Teams. The changes are designed to prevent misclicks between actions such as Share, Leave, and Raise hand. IT staff should inform their users about the change, as Microsoft will automatically move them to the new experience.
Teams Phone now supports customized recording and transcription consent notifications
Microsoft is rolling out customized consent notifications to Teams Phone, extending a capability previously available only for meetings.
Production tools in Teams Meetings and Webinars, plus guest user support
Microsoft is extending control of production tools in Teams Meetings and Webinars, with support for guest users to manage production during events.
Microsoft Planner decouples start dates and due dates for tasks
Microsoft Planner no longer requires a task’s due date to fall on or after its start date, letting users set both dates independently.
Configurable recovery window for Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft 365 Backup now supports configurable recovery windows at the policy level, ranging from three months to two years, replacing the previous fixed one-year window. The default recovery window remains one year unless an administrator changes it.
Universal Print has a new web portal for mobile devices
Universal Print now has a dedicated web portal built for mobile devices, letting users release secure print jobs by scanning a QR code from their phone.
Report a security concern now covers Teams meetings and group calls
Microsoft is extending the report a security concern feature to Teams meetings and group calls, helping organizations detect phishing, impersonation, and scams.
How to download a Teams meeting transcript via Microsoft Graph
The tenant control for Graph API access to Teams transcripts is now active. I am testing the new control to access Teams transcripts, including two PowerShell samples for downloading meeting transcripts with and without speaker attribution.
Outlook Mobile now supports Follow for meeting invitations
Outlook Mobile now supports the Follow option for meeting invitations, letting users stay updated on meetings they cannot attend.