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Outlook 2016 blank MFA screen for some users
I have a Conditional Access rule so that when someone connects from outside a trusted IP it requires MFA, I have a few users that get the "Requires password" message come up, they get a window and type in their username and click next, then the window disappears without prompting for MFA and it's back to where they were. Same thing if they go to File->Accounts if they are signed out and try to sign in they get asked for Email and then it just closes and they are still signed out. It's not for all users and everyone is using the same Office 365/2016 installation, monthly channel 1903, we use ADFS
Frequent Account lockouts
We are having passthrough authentication setup and we see lot of errors recently with the below process Process Information: Caller Process ID: 0x8e4 Caller Process Name: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Connect Authentication Agent\AzureADConnectAuthenticationAgentService.exe Users are getting locked out too frequently. The auditing software points to the server where AD connect is installed. I am not sure why this is happening but need your advice and suggestions please. Thank you all.
Formula for Complex Matrices
Hi Microsoft Community Hub, I am excited to share a new method I have developed for solving matrices with complex numbers. As many of you know, handling complex matrix operations in environments like Excel or during manual computation often requires separating real and imaginary parts, which increases complexity and the margin for error. I have conceptualized the formula which streamlines this process by providing a more direct approach. This is a dynamic formula and this formula works for any dimension of matrix (see the screenshot below). =IFERROR( BYROW(TRANSPOSE(WRAPROWS(LET( mat, A2:J11, coef, L2:L11, re, MAP(mat, LAMBDA(a, IMREAL(a))), im, MAP(mat, LAMBDA(a, IMAGINARY(a))), MMULT(MINVERSE(HSTACK(VSTACK(re, im), VSTACK(-im, re))), VSTACK(MAP(coef, LAMBDA(a, IMREAL(a))), MAP(coef, LAMBDA(a, IMAGINARY(a)))))), ROWS(A2:J11))), LAMBDA(a, COMPLEX(TAKE(a,, 1), TAKE(a,, -1)))), "Singular Matrix") Linkedin GitHub I hope this solution helps someone. Best regards, IlirU
OBO Agents vs. Execute-as-User Agents: What Will Agent 365 provide?
It was mentioned during the AMA session that agents from the Microsoft ecosystem (Copilot Studio, Foundry, SharePoint) will be automatically onboarded into Agent 365. However, today many of these agents execute as users, and some may continue to operate this way indefinitely. In other words, they may never receive their own Entra ID agent identity and may never run using an On-Behalf-Of (OBO) model. This raises an important question around observability, governance, and security. If these agents do not have their own identity and continue to execute under user credentials, what capabilities will Agent 365 provide for them in terms of monitoring, governance, and security controls? TL;DR: It is still unclear what observability and governance features will be available for non-OBO agents - both within Agent 365 itself and through standard platform administration tools. A clear comparison between OBO agents and non-OBO agents in terms of visibility, governance, and security capabilities would be extremely helpful. Thank youErrors in Event Viewer
Since updating to the latest beta version 15209.20000, the following errors appear in Event Viewer: Failed to parse element: VersionOverrides Id=d949f36b-4eb7-4269-8eae-db0a399b7ca2, DisplayName=Transcribe, Provider=Microsoft Office Services, StoreType=SdxRdx, StoreId=(null) P1: Apps for Office P2: 16.0.15209.20000 P3: 0x8004323E P4: New DocumentUsing the Microsoft 365 Connector for Claude
The Microsoft 365 Connector for Claude allows Claude to access SharePoint and OneDrive files, emails, and Teams chats and meetings. The connector is now available to all users, including the free tier for Claude. Installing the connector creates two Entra ID enterprise apps (MCP server and client) and channels Graph requests to Microsoft 365 to fetch information for processing by Claude. Is that a good thing? https://office365itpros.com/2026/04/08/microsoft-365-connector-for-claude/Multi-line Text Box misleading text and cursor display
Starting with 365 Version 2603 on 4K monitor, in a multi-line text box, typing multiple words followed by line feeds (Enter key) then moving cursor back up to previous line causes trailing characters to disappear, entering characters at the end of the line shows the new character with the cursor in front of it, and other bizarre behavior. Selecting all the text shows it is all there but trailing characters at the end of a line can disappear depending on cursor position. If I change the monitor resolution to 2K, the issue goes away. If I rollback to version 2602 the issue goes away. This is an issue with version 2603 on 4K monitors. We have many customers reporting the same issue.PowerPoint NEW Image Editing Tools Explained — Remove Background, Upscale & Edit Images Instantly!
🚀 PowerPoint just received one of its most powerful updates ever! Microsoft has introduced a brand‑new built‑in image editing experience, allowing you to enhance visuals without leaving PowerPoint. In my latest YouTube video, I walk through all the new capabilities now rolling out in Microsoft 365, including: ✨ Remove background 🧽 Erase unwanted objects 🔄 Move elements inside an image 🔍 Upscale low‑resolution pictures ⚡ Auto‑enhance lighting & contrast 📝 Add or edit text directly on images All of this happens directly inside PowerPoint, making slide creation faster and more intuitive than ever. These features are now available on: 💻 Windows 🍎 Mac 🌐 PowerPoint for the Web If you work with presentations daily, this update is a real productivity boost. 📹 Watch the full breakdown and demo here ➡️ https://youtu.be/OZzfFi2qpAk Let me know what feature you find the most useful! 👇 #Microsoft365 #PowerPoint #Productivity #AI #Presentations #Microsoft365Insider #Creators
Word VBA, Unreachable table style setting?
I've noticed something that may be a missing feature in the Word VBA Object model. Styles in word can be of different kinds set by the WdStyleType when adding a style via expression.Add (Name, Type) method of the Styles Object (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/api/word.styles.add). Using wdStyleTypeTable gives a Table Style. Table styles differ somewhat from other styles since you build up the style of a table by setting the formatting for different parts/features of the table. E.g. the first, or last row may differ in their style compared to the rest of the table. These kind of settings are reached via the Condition method of the TableStyle object (reachable from the Style.Table property). Specifying different "conditions" (of data type WdConditionCode) give you access to ConditionalStyle objects handling the settings for different parts of the table. In word you can modify the table styles by for example <right-clicking> a table style and selecting "Modify Table Style" This presents you with the following UI. The setting I am unable to reach via VBA is tied to the Condition "First Row" which can be reached by selecting the pull-down menu "Apply formatting to:" to Header Row, then clicking the button menu "Format" at the lower left and selecting "Table Properties...". This gives us the "Table Properties" UI in which we in the tab "Row" is given the options to enable "Repeat as header row at the top of each page". The effect of this can be seen in the "Description field" in the previous "Modify Style (Table Edition)" view. (You might have to select something else in "!Apply formatting to:" menu and then re-select "Header row" again to get the description field to update). We now have a "Repeat as header row" shown in the description for "Header rows". This is a setting which in VBA can be reached for an inserted Table via a Rows property: table.rows.HeadingFormat https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/api/word.row.headingformat However, it should be possible to set for the table style as well. In the resulting XML file (styles.xml) of the .docx file we find it in a <w:trPr> block as a <w:tblHeader/> tag. Note that this is the definition of a style in the styles.xml, not the declaration of an inserted table. Have anyone managed to reach this style setting via VBA or know of how it can be done? I've scanned through the methods and properties of Style, TableStyle, and ConditionalStyle object definitions and not found anything allowing me to set this "Table property" as part of the style. It would make most sense if it was available in the TableStyle object (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/vba/api/word.tablestyle) since that is where properties such as "AllowBreakAcrossPage" can be found. Maybe something they missed in the Word VBA model.Microsoft Excel Update Changed Formula
I've used Excel for the last 2-3 years to track changes in a sheet by month the data listed is added or changed. The formula I've used worked fine until today, when I started receiving an _xlfn in the formula. It now reads as follows: =IF(ISBLANK($A6),$A2,IF((_xlfn.MAXIFS(A$7:A$41,D$7:D$41,">"&0))>=$A$2,_xlfn.MAXIFS(A$7:A$41,D$7:D$41,">"&0),"")) My goal was to have Excel look if there were updated values in D6 and enter the most recent date associated with that value from A6 to A41. Does Excel no longer support MAXIFS?
PCLaw Cloud Hosting: Secure and Flexible Legal Practice Management in the Cloud
Cloud hosting for PCLaw is transforming how law firms handle billing, accounting, and case management by moving traditional server-based systems into a secure, accessible cloud environment. Instead of relying on in-house servers, firms can run PCLaw on remote infrastructure and access it anytime, from anywhere. Traditionally, PCLaw operates as a desktop-based application that requires dedicated servers and ongoing IT maintenance. With cloud hosting, the same software is delivered through a virtual desktop or private cloud, eliminating the need for hardware management while preserving full functionality. This allows legal professionals to work seamlessly across devices, whether in the office, at home, or on the go. One of the biggest advantages of PCLaw cloud hosting is improved accessibility and mobility. Attorneys and staff can securely access client data, billing systems, and case files without relying on complex VPN setups. Cloud environments also enhance collaboration, enabling multiple users to work on the same data in real time. Security is another major benefit. Cloud-hosted PCLaw environments use encrypted connections, secure data centers, and automated backups to protect sensitive legal information. This reduces the risk of data loss due to hardware failure or cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, cloud hosting reduces IT burden and costs. Service providers handle updates, maintenance, and support, allowing law firms to focus on client services instead of infrastructure management. It also offers predictable monthly pricing, making budgeting easier. Scalability further enhances its appeal, as firms can easily add users or resources as they grow without investing in new hardware. For law firms seeking a modern, reliable solution, Apps4Rent offers secure PCLaw cloud hosting with expert support, high performance, and flexible plans designed to meet the evolving needs of legal professionals.
2 spacing after every full stop of a sentence
Hi, I believe the old norm is to have two spacing after the end of a sentence before starting a new sentence. But nowadays many people are using only one spacing. I need to try to make it a consistent way to follow. Is there an easy way to scan through all the document and make sure changes are applied to follow at least one norm.Word Document Scrambled
I have been using the online version of Microsoft Word via Onedrive.com. The document I have been working on does not exist on my harddrive. It only exists on my OneDrive. The word document is 67 pages long and 31,788 words in total. It is a cumbersome document to review, to say the least. So, of course I was devastated when I discovered that Microsoft Word had glitched. Its not a minor glitch either. Its a radnomized duplication glitch. In some places one sentence is duplicated, one after the other. In some places a paragraph is duplicated, one full paragraph after the other. In other places, its all messed up. It has copied a single sentence and pasted it in the middle of another paragraph 1 or 2 pages away. One paragraph I saw was composed of sentences copied from at least 2 other paragraphs. This glitch has made a chimera out of a year of hard work. I had a chat message conversation with a customer support agent today while I was at work. We were unable to fix it. Although, he only offered me two things to try. He wanted me to log onto Onedrive.com from a different computer (in private web browser) and then log onto Onedrive.com from a different internet source. I was unable to log onto Onedrive.com from a different computer (in private web browser). It wanted me to either insert a USB passkey or scan a QR code with my phone for the pass key. I don't have the USB and when I tried my phone it just said that my phone doesn't have a passkey. My passkey is stored on my laptop. So, I was only able to log onto Onedrive.com on my laptop. Next, I tried a different internet source (in private web browser). It didn't work. The document is still scrambled eggs. After that, the customer support agent was all out of suggestions. He sent me here. The customer support agent did seem to think he knew what the glitch was from. He listed a few things. The ones that sounded possible were either Onedrive.com/word document timed out (maybe when the PC went to sleep) or the internet connect dropped. And supposedly those can cause a duplication problem. Does any of this sound familar to anyone? Suggestions? I'm begging for a quck fix so I don't have to scrutinize 67 pages and 31,788 words.Add secure additional workbook and worksheet protection Use MS account
Instead make the workbook protection including locking cells and editing printing all the features associated with locking a workbook and worksheet away from a password. Instead have it linked to the Microsoft User Account and therefore the workbook or worksheet can only be edited by the creator when they are logged into their account and open the workbook. The current password way is not secure as we all know. If the formulas are encrypted (tied to our Microsoft account), then they never get decrypted on the end user’s machine, so there’s nothing for a hacker to inspect and steal. We would also need to lock or disable macros for untrusted users, VBa would also be hidden from those who are not logged into the creators MS account. This would greatly enhance the security of how office files are shared. The option to use the existing password system could still be selected as an option for those users who prefer it. But add this method of protection in there for those who really need it secure. No additional software would need to be installed or anything. No Azure rights management or anything. No Purview. These features simply dont let a user open the document unless they have rights. We want to share excel files with other users but restrict what they can do with them. Why using Microsoft Account would be more secure Password hashes wouldn’t live inside the file anymore (as they do with current sheet/workbook protection, which is why VBA can brute-force them quickly). Encryption keys could be tied to the user’s identity (e.g., your Microsoft account generates or retrieves a decryption key from Microsoft’s key service). Without that authenticated session, the file cannot be decrypted. Cloud-backed key management would allow revocation — if your account is disabled or you revoke access, the workbook becomes unreadable. Conditional access could apply (require MFA, only allow corporate devices, block risky sign-ins). All creator data is tied to MS account and therefore undetectable and locked to any who are not the creator of the locked document.
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