At Microsoft, we believe that great communication is more than just delivering a message, it’s about creating connection, clarity, and impact. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a set of powerful new features in Viva Amplify that give communicators even more creative control and flexibility: multi-column layouts, animated GIF support, custom themes, and custom fonts.
These enhancements are designed to help you craft visually compelling, brand-aligned communications that resonate with your audience, whether they’re reading in Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, or Viva Engage.
Multi-Column Layouts: Structure Meets Style
One of our most requested features is here: multi-column layouts for email and newsletters. With new two and three column layout options, you can present content side-by-side, perfect for pairing announcements with visuals, highlighting multiple stories, or simply breaking up long-form content for better readability.
These layouts are optimized for Outlook rendering and responsive across devices, ensuring your message looks great whether it’s read on desktop or mobile. And with drag-and-drop authoring in Viva Amplify, it’s never been easier to build beautiful, structured content.
Animated GIFs: Bring Your Message to Life
Sometimes, a little motion goes a long way. With support for animated GIFs, you can now add energy and emotion to your communications. Whether it’s a celebratory moment, a product demo, or a visual cue, GIFs help capture attention and make your message more memorable.
Pro tip: Keep the GIFs below 2MB in size or your communications will be too large to send!
Custom Fonts: Typography That Speaks Your Language
Fonts are more than just letters; they’re part of your voice. Viva Amplify now supports custom fonts sourced from your organization’s Brand Center, allowing you to maintain consistency across SharePoint pages and Outlook email*. Whether you’re aiming for elegance, boldness, or clarity, your typography can now reflect your message.
Learn more about how to install custom fonts in your organization’s brand center. Brand fonts - SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn
*Custom fonts in Outlook are viewable when stored locally on the device.
Custom Themes: Make It Yours
Your brand is unique, and your communications should be too. With custom theme support, you can now tailor the look and feel of your campaigns to match your organization’s identity. From color palettes to layout accents, Viva Amplify gives you the tools to stay on-brand while staying flexible.
Learn more about adding a custom theme to your SharePoint environment. Deploy a custom theme in SharePoint | Microsoft Learn
These features are more than just aesthetic upgrades; they’re grounded in feedback from real communicators across Microsoft and our customers. We can’t wait to see what you create.
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