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Regression in v2606: continuous forms redraw/flicker on main form

DeRochier — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:20:22 GMT

As soon as I installed Version 2606 (Build 16.0.20131.20012), all of my continuous subforms on parent forms began constantly redrawing and flickering, making the application almost unusable.

Reverting to Version 2605 (Build 16.0.20026.20140) immediately resolved the issue without any changes to the database. I have since disabled automatic updates and am remaining on Version 2605 until this issue is addressed.

Has anyone else experienced this problem with Version 2606? Is this a known bug, or has Microsoft acknowledged the regression?

Full account lock (Error 0x80004005) on multiple devices and networks. Automated support fails.

johangiron — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:53:05 GMT

Greetings to the community and the Microsoft support team,

I am turning to this forum because the automated support system and bots keep me in a closed loop, preventing me from reaching a human agent to resolve a critical lockout on my account.

Currently, I am unable to sign in to my Xbox Live account under any circumstances. The system constantly throws the following error:

Error code: 0x80004005 Message: "We couldn't sign you in to Xbox Live. Sorry, something went wrong. Try again in a while."

As a technician, I have rigorously isolated the variables and can confirm the following to save time on diagnostics:

It is not a local hardware failure: The exact same error replicates when trying to sign in from my Xbox console, my PC, and the mobile app.

It is not a local connectivity (ISP) issue: I have tested this through my home Wi-Fi and different cellular data networks, getting the exact same access denial.

All diagnostics point to the failure being directly at the server level: a token generation issue with my profile, an invisible security lock, or an internal synchronization failure.

I kindly request that a Microsoft Agent or moderator send me a Private Message (DM) here so I can provide the affected email address and have this case escalated to Tier 2 support. I need the internal status of my profile to be checked.

My Xbox Gamertag is: #Non9969

I look forward to your help. Thank you very much.

Putting file-level archiving into practice with Microsoft 365 Archive and Syskit Point

Trent Green — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:50:00 GMT

Most Microsoft SharePoint sites don't go quiet all at once. They stay active, new files added, documents edited, teams collaborating, while years of completed projects, superseded drafts, and old reports accumulate quietly in the background. The site looks healthy. But when Microsoft 365 Copilot draws on that content to generate responses, it can surface outdated, redundant, and inactive files alongside current materials. This can result in noise.

Organizations that keep their active content clean can give Microsoft 365 Copilot a stronger signal to work with, and their teams a better experience acting on what it surfaces. Microsoft 365 Archive and Syskit Point can help you address stale content at the source and can offer a practical way to improve the reliability of what Copilot returns.

File-level archiving, now in public preview

In March, we extended the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Archive with the public preview of file-level archiving, which allows organizations to move individual SharePoint files and folders within active sites to a lower-cost storage tier. Once an administrator enables file-level archive for a site, any user with edit permissions can archive individual files while the rest of the site remains fully operational. When a file is needed again, it can be reactivated individually, with no reactivation fee.

Microsoft 365 Archive is designed to help organizations save money. It can help organizations save up to 75% compared to adding additional SharePoint storage. Archive is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, with charges applying only when a tenant has exceeded its included storage quota. (See the Microsoft 365 Archive pricing model for more information.)

Critically, archived files are removed from Copilot's active index. As a result, when you archive outdated content, it no longer competes with current material when Copilot generates responses, summarizes documents, or answers questions against organizational data.

Archived files retain their existing security settings, compliance protections, and metadata, including retention policies, sensitivity labels, and legal hold status, within the Microsoft 365 trust boundary. (See the Privacy, security, and compliance in Microsoft 365 Archive page for more information.)

Scaling file-level archive with Syskit Point

Knowing which files to archive is the step that often slows organizations down. A site might be in daily use but contain hundreds of files that haven't been accessed in years. Identifying them manually, across a large tenant, is not practical.

To help our customers with this step, providers like Syskit are integrating with Microsoft 365 Archive to bring file-level archiving into their solutions. Syskit Point, a platform for Microsoft 365 governance, added support for file-level archive on day one of the public preview. Syskit Point provides the identification and governance layer that makes the feature actionable at scale.

"We're thrilled to see partners like Syskit building data governance capabilities on top of the file-level Microsoft 365 Archive platform. Customers have told us how important this more surgical archive targeting is, and that scaled policy applications are just as important to realizing the value of file-level archive," said Brad Gussin, Principal Group Product Manager, Microsoft 365 Archive.

Syskit Point works across three stages:

Identify what's genuinely inactive. Syskit Point can surface stale files using both last-accessed date and last-modified date; a distinction that matters when identifying content that is genuinely cold versus content that is old but still referenced. This can allow IT teams to act with confidence rather than guesswork.

Reduce file size before archiving. SharePoint retains up to 500 versions of a file by default. Syskit Point allows administrators to trim version history before archiving, compounding the storage savings beyond what archiving alone delivers.

Maintain governance throughout. Admins can archive inactive SharePoint files to cold storage directly from the Storage Metrics report. Syskit Point can become the governance layer on top of Microsoft 365 Archive, handling the full file lifecycle: archive, restore, delete, in one place.

For organizations rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot, the question is no longer just who has access to what; it's whether the content Copilot draws from is worth drawing from at all. File-level archive, paired with the right governance layer, can help IT teams solve that problem.

About Syskit Point

Syskit Point is a governance layer for Microsoft 365 built for organizations where losing control has real consequences. IT teams can use it to keep their Microsoft 365 environment under control, secure it against oversharing and data leakage, optimize storage and licensing costs, and roll out AI with confidence. Syskit offers one platform, Microsoft 365 coverage, no custom setup required.

Learn more at syskit.com.

Text Truncation in Access Report Controls

khippen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:28:57 GMT

Around May 14, 2026, we began experiencing text truncation on the right side of text box controls in Access (Office 365) reports. Approximately 2–4 characters are cut off whenever font size is below 10pt. All reports in our environment are affected and the problem was not present prior to May 14.

We ruled out layout as a contributing factor by verifying page size, margins, report width, control dimensions, padding, and layering were all correctly set. No layout changes resolved the issue. The problem does not occur when font size is set to 10pt or higher, suggesting the update affected font metric calculations for small font sizes.

Steps taken without resolution include adjusting all report and control sizing properties, testing multiple default printer configurations including Microsoft Print to PDF and Adobe PDF, and verifying Windows display scaling was set to 100%.

If anyone has any solutions, please let me know! Thank you for your time.

Issue with Teams Transcript Trigger in Power Automate / Copilot Studio

David-Leguem — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:20:13 GMT

Hey everyone,

I’m currently trying to automate the retrieval of my Microsoft Teams meeting transcripts using an automation flow (Power Automate / Copilot Studio / similar tools).

However, the trigger related to transcripts (e.g., “When a transcript is available”) doesn’t seem to work properly on my end.

Has anyone here successfully set this up?
Have you managed to use this trigger reliably?

I did find a workaround to retrieve the transcripts, but it’s clearly less optimal than using a native trigger.

Curious to hear if others have run into the same issue or found a better approach.

Thanks! 🙏

Primer: Finding Sensitivity Labels with PowerShell

TonyRedmond — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:41:44 GMT

Three cmdlets exist to fetch sensitivity labels. One is in the Exchange Online module; the others are powered by Graph APIs. What are the differences between each method and how can you make sure that the set of sensitivity labels fetched by PowerShell is the full set of available labels? These and other questions are investigated in this article.

https://office365itpros.com/2026/06/11/sensitivity-label-ps/

Office.js API support for Power Query editing (enable Copilot & AI integration)

folotp — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:11:40 GMT

The Office.js API currently supports refreshing Power Query connections but provides no capability to read, create, edit, or delete Power Query (M code) definitions programmatically.

Use Case — AI Assistant Integration:
AI assistants (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) interact with Excel via the Office.js API. Users increasingly expect these tools to help build and maintain Power Queries. Currently, AI assistants cannot:

Read existing M code to understand or explain data transformations
Create new Power Queries from natural language descriptions
Edit or debug problematic queries
Delete obsolete queries
Update connection strings, file paths, or query parameters programmatically

This represents a significant gap given Microsoft's investment in Copilot for Excel and the broader AI-assisted productivity vision.

Requested API Capabilities:

Read M code from existing queries
Create new queries programmatically
Edit M code for existing queries
Delete queries
Modify query parameters (file paths, connection strings)
Access query metadata (name, last refresh, error status, dependencies)

Impact:

Enables Copilot and third-party AI tools to fully assist with Power Query authoring
Democratizes Power Query by letting AI explain and write M code for non-technical users
Aligns with Microsoft's AI-first strategy for productivity tools

Platform: All platforms (Windows, Mac, Web)

Declined meetings in MS Bookings - no notifications

ChrisNelson1 — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:28:34 GMT

Hi there

We're investigating using MS Bookings at our law firm. We have our lawyers set up as "services", and we do not allow clients to book their own meetings.

Our intake team will create a booking that then shows up in the Bookings page calendar, as well as the lawyers personal calendar.

However in testing, we've seen that if the lawyer later declines the meeting, that meeting will be removed from the lawyers' calendar, but nothing is indicated on the Bookings page on that meeting.

Further, a meeting declined notification is not sent to the Page admin.

Am I missing a step here?

Do we have to license the Booking page "user" account in admin center to create a mailbox so it can receive the declines and delegate/share the mailbox so people can read them?

Any help would be appreciated

Thank you!

Forms Governance

bvarian — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:12:38 GMT

Is there any plan to improve Forms governance for administrators and users at large organizations? It feels like several of the back-end underpinnings of Forms are still living in the "consumer product" governance model, versus an "enterprise product" one.

Such as:

Giving admins more than 30 days to recover an orphaned form from a terminated employee before it's gone. Currently after this time period the best-effort approach seems to be to do an e-discovery hoping to find the results file so at least previous answers and a roadmap for re-creation of the form questions can be provided.
Actually prompting users during the Form creation process to make a form group-owned if it's intended for something more than personal use cases.
Allowing the transfer of Form ownership from one group to another.
Increase the max forms limit from 200, prompt user when they're approaching the limit, and give users a bulk way to delete old forms/quizzes/polls to get back under the ceiling.
Allowing file uploads when a Form is shared externally.
Improving the types of survey questions and integration into Powerpoint to come closer to the capabilities of 3rd party products like Slido.

Many of these capabilities/features/management tools have been being asked for for years. Quite frankly, we administrators are much more interested in these kinds of nuts and bolts core functions than integrating animated backgrounds/sounds and other window-dressing bells and whistles.

Would love to hear others' perspectives and hopefully this will catch the eye of someone with the product group. Thanks!

Migrate from Dropbox to Google Drive: Simplifying Cloud File Management

DavisMiller29 — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:38:37 GMT

As organizations seek more integrated collaboration platforms, many are choosing to Migrate from Dropbox to Google Drive. While Dropbox remains a popular file-sharing solution, Google Drive offers seamless integration with the broader Google Workspace ecosystem, enabling teams to collaborate, communicate, and manage files from a single platform.

Why Businesses Are Making the Switch

Modern workplaces rely on real-time collaboration and centralized access to information. By choosing a Dropbox to Google Drive migration, organizations can take advantage of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and other productivity tools that work directly with stored files.

In addition to enhanced collaboration, Google Drive provides flexible storage options, simplified sharing controls, and streamlined administration for businesses managing large volumes of data.

Planning a Successful Migration

Before beginning the migration process, organizations should assess their existing Dropbox environment, including folder structures, file permissions, shared content, and storage requirements. Understanding these elements helps ensure that data is transferred accurately and remains accessible after the move.

A successful migration from Dropbox to the Google Drive project should also include user mapping, permission validation, pilot testing, and post-migration verification. Proper planning minimizes disruptions and helps users adapt quickly to the new platform.

Supporting Collaboration in a Cloud-First Environment

After migration, teams can collaborate on documents in real time, securely share files with internal and external users, and access content from virtually any device. The integration between Google Drive and Google Workspace applications creates a more connected and productive work environment.

For organizations looking to streamline file management and improve collaboration, Apps4Rent assists with migrating from Dropbox to Google Drive projects, helping ensure secure data transfers, minimal downtime, and a smooth transition to Google's cloud-based platform.

Restricting Access is The Most Important Step in a Microsoft 365 Copilot Deployment

TonyRedmond — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:37 GMT

I was asked what the most important step is in the deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot. It’s a good question. Put simply, restricted access is the answer. That is, restricting Copilot access to information stored in Microsoft 365 locations until your tenant is ready for unrestricted Copilot search and retrieval. The fortunate thing is that tools exist today to make it relatively easy to establish guardrails for Copilot, which is exactly what you need to do.

https://office365itpros.com/2026/06/10/microsoft-365-copilot-prep/

Office 365 Mailbox Export to PST - Third Party Tools: What’s Your Experience?

KastroMoff — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:46 GMT

Exporting Office 365 mailboxes to PST is still a common requirement in many Microsoft 365 environments, especially for backup, compliance, and migration scenarios. While Microsoft offers native options like Purview eDiscovery and Outlook export, many administrators also consider third-party tools when dealing with large mailboxes or bulk export requirements.

In real-world scenarios, factors like speed, ease of use, permission handling, and consistency of exported data often influence the choice of tool. Some teams prefer native methods for compliance control, while others explore third-party solutions to simplify large-scale or repeated export tasks.

For those working with Microsoft 365, what has your experience been with third-party PST export tools? Have they helped in your environment, or do you still rely mainly on Microsoft’s native options?

Sorting dataentries but keeping separation between subheadings

TFStenberg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:33:54 GMT

Hello!

I would like to sort datasets with three columns, but keep the sets separate with different subheadings, but sort them all within themselves. I find it difficult to explain further with words but will attach images. In the first images the datasets are shown as entered and by default are sorted by the leftmost column, as that's how they're entered. I would however like to be able to sort by the right most column, but keep all the datasets separate. I have made a mockup in the second picture to show what I mean. Is this possible?

Thank you in advance!

Can't Run Report

jmp2025 — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:56:58 GMT

When I try to run a report, I get this error message. I made sure all of my quarters are accounted for. Any ideas of a fix?

How to Find Inactive (Stale) User Accounts

TonyRedmond — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:26:48 GMT

Inactive accounts can soak up a lot of paid-for but unused product licenses. With increases for Microsoft 365 licenses due to come into effect from 1 July 2026, it’s time to find and remove unused licenses from inactive user accounts. We discuss two approaches by using the Microsoft 365 Licensing Report or a PowerShell script that assesses inactivity based on sign-in dates and refresh token baselines.

https://office365itpros.com/2026/06/09/find-inactive-accounts/

Pivot Table

Ahmed9 — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:22:15 GMT

Hi everyone, I have an issue with the pivot table. There are filters from slicers and row labels in the table; when I double-click on any category from the table to see the filtered data, Excel fetches all data, not just what I filter on.

Like below, I filtered from the slicer, and from the row labels, (Bills) should be between 100,000 and 200,000. I would like to see the (Bills) for (Central) in the (Start), but it gives me 632,478 and bills less than 100,000 and 200,000, not the 3 clients. Even if I tried from (In Progress), it's the same; it brings all data.

The issue is only with the Bills column, but other filters come up correctly

How do I have the Numbers in the Green Move with the Dates

parcuri — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:36:49 GMT

I'm trying to have the numbers in the green or gray area change when the date changes. What formula should I use to achieve this? Please help.

Spill Override for Dynamic Arrays in Excel

akalyan — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:33:33 GMT

Dynamic arrays in Excel currently prioritize existing cell content over new calculations, causing a #SPILL! error whenever an expansion path is obstructed. In professional financial modeling, this creates significant friction and introduces unnecessary risk.

Examples of this issue can be found everywhere, and I want to offer a widespread one from the finance domain. Financial analysts frequently build time series that combine dynamic historical actuals with manually entered forecasts. As time progresses and new actuals are fetched - often via external data functions - the dynamic array must expand. Under the current logic, if a new data point reaches a cell containing a manual forecast, the entire historical range disappears and is replaced by an error. To prevent this, modelers are forced to manually shift forecast blocks or build complex formulas to stitch disparate data ranges together. These workarounds are time-consuming and prone to errors.

The impact here is threefold:

Maintenance overhead: Analysts must perform manual grid maintenance every time a data period closes.
Model fragility: A single stray value or a manual forecast in the expansion path can break an entire dashboard, hiding valid data.
Logic complexity: Users must resort to cumbersome workarounds to manage the boundary between dynamic and static data, making models harder to build, maintain and audit.

I propose adding an explicit option to override default spill handling. This would introduce an operation that allows users to permit a dynamic array to overwrite existing grid content when a collision occurs, rather than forcing the standard #SPILL! error. The goal is to let users choose when a dynamic formula should take precedence over the existing data in that range.

Extend Outlook Actionable Messages Admin Dashboard Report to support all provider scopes.

Sraina — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:34:55 GMT

The Outlook Actionable admin dashboard report currently only covers Organization-scoped providers. Providers registered at other scopes are excluded, creating a visibility and governance gap for enterprise admins. Please extend this functionality to all available scopes as this would enable admins to maintain comprehensive audit trails and perform end to end lifecycle governance of Actionable Messages providers from a single interface.

Outlook Graph API- Add a Currently Selected Email call

LeoPew — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:11:41 GMT

Just like we have trackers like inbox counter, unread counter, and such, it would be nice to be able to have an invisible API action that would 1 select an email, 2 return a value to client of what selected email title/content is.

Use case:

I want to make a Macro to display my selected email in a zoomed in section of my screen/ a watch area

I want to inflict API calls only on said email and I want confirmation of which email is now selected

This provides a seamless invisible (to client) way for developers to implement API actions in their software/hardware.

Right now I am side stepping this issue using Flag/unflag, but it is a messy solution and leaves a "Completed on X" residue on every email it touches , and I made an experimental way with clearflag function (is a little Shakey with excessive polls) , which is needed to flag/unflag, then clear flag every time your run a command, and it all has to run through a dedicated PowerShell to avoid overlaps of calls .

All that can be avoided with this

Just like like outlooks selects emails by default right now with most recent unread or or most recent in inbox , make it where a signed in account can select any email (at least in new outlook) by scrolling with arrows or clicking once on an email and viewing it from the side panel (even if its not marked as read) as long as they are hovering it, it sends an API call of what the user is hovering to MS servers and have that info available to be sent to an API call a to a dev so they can use to apply actions against said email (create a meeting from it, send a premade reply or any other API action specific to emails selected) ----

and make that invisible to users, and if worried about excessive server demand, making it an advanced option in outlook to be toggled by users when using applications that require it and make the applications themselves carry the burden of information the user they need to toggle said setting before starting to use their app , that way the option is limited to the population that uses it and is not making everyone constantly ping Microsoft servers with what email they are looking at.