Anchored comments for PDFs in OneDrive and SharePoint
The PDF viewer in OneDrive and SharePoint on the web now supports comments anchored to a spot or to selected text, with replies and @mentions.
SharePoint
Share SharePoint News posts in Viva Engage
SharePoint News posts can now be shared to Viva Engage in full formatting, and their comments become one shared conversation in SharePoint and Engage.
Hero Link in OneDrive and SharePoint: A new experience for file sharing
Microsoft is rolling out Hero Links in OneDrive and SharePoint. Every file and folder gets a single primary sharing link that can be updated after it has been shared.
Retirement of the SharePoint Page Agent
Microsoft is retiring the SharePoint Page Agent, introduced in November 2025. Copilot in SharePoint now offers the same AI-assisted page and news post creation experience.
Copilot Cost Management now includes SharePoint and OneDrive usage-based billing
Microsoft added SharePoint and OneDrive usage-based billing for advanced work to the Copilot Cost Management policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Microsoft has retired the SharePoint Premium product name
Microsoft quietly retired the SharePoint Premium product name. Autofill columns moved to Copilot in SharePoint, and the remaining Syntex features will likely follow soon.
Microsoft plans to enable Copilot in SharePoint on all sites in November 2026
Microsoft retires the PowerShell controls for Copilot in SharePoint on 1 November 2026. After that date, the existing tenant settings to control Copilot in SharePoint are no longer honored. Tenants with excluded SharePoint sites should review their configuration before the retirement.
Copilot in SharePoint and Copilot in OneDrive move to general availability
Copilot in SharePoint and Copilot in OneDrive reach general availability starting on 30 September 2026, with a hybrid billing model for SharePoint and Copilot Search as the new default search experience for Copilot Premium users.
Updates to the Copilot Premium pricing model
Microsoft is changing how it prices Copilot Premium. Everyday use remains included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot license, while advanced AI features such as Cowork, Code, Autopilot, and parts of Copilot in SharePoint move to usage-based billing with Copilot Credits.
Microsoft 365 Developer subscriptions now enforce a 10 GB OneDrive quota
Users with an existing Microsoft 365 Developer subscription are now limited to 10 GB OneDrive storage. This already happened briefly in July, and further tenant reductions may follow.