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Microsoft 365 Insider Blog

Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Insider blog! Get updates and insights about Microsoft 365 features as they release to preview channels on Windows, the web, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Learn about the Microsoft 365 Insider program at https://aka.ms/MSFT365InsiderProgram

For technical support and break/fix questions, please visit Microsoft Support Community.
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Celebrating National IT Professionals Day with Microsoft 365

DavidHirning on Sep 17 2024 08:27 AM
Help celebrate National IT Professionals Day on September 17th with the Insider program.
3,477

Bidirectional translation support now available for language interpretation in Teams

Jan_Steberl on Sep 12 2024 10:35 AM
Interpreters can switch the translation direction between two languages in Teams with a click.
1,781

Celebrate National Video Games Day with new Xbox-themed content in Clipchamp

Anastasia_Passaris on Sep 12 2024 08:37 AM
Check out new video templates and other content from popular Xbox games in Clipchamp.
5,263

Streamline your workflow with file uploads to Loop workspaces

korevillo on Sep 09 2024 08:27 AM
You can now upload important files to Loop Workspaces and improve team collaboration.
9,219

Automatically summarize Word documents with Copilot

Linda_C on Aug 30 2024 08:10 AM
The Copilot automatic summary helps you grasp the key points and ideas of your Word document.
3,023

Improved user experience for Dictate in new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web

ashaysinha on Aug 29 2024 09:42 AM
The improved user experience for Outlook's Dictate feature makes it even easier to use.
2,888

New Translation Functions in Excel: TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE

Linda_C on Aug 28 2024 05:28 PM
Simplify and automate translations within an Excel spreadsheet.
1,621

Catch up on changes and comments from others

Linda_C on Aug 28 2024 04:50 PM
Stay in sync with your collaborators in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web.
6,248

Microsoft 365 Insider Handbook

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 05:16 PM
Your guide to the Microsoft 365 Insider program.
1,271

Resolve multiple accessibility issues with Quick Fix in Word for Windows

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 05:09 PM
Easily create inclusive documents by addressing multiple accessibility issues with one click.
4,941

Give a custom name to the General channel in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 05:05 PM
Team owners can now give a meaningful name to the General (or first-created) channel in Teams.
1,919

New regex modes for XLOOKUP and XMATCH

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 05:01 PM
Use regex modes to match against parts of text in a cell and more.
1,498

Enhanced presenter and attendee experience with the expanded gallery view in Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:56 PM
Keep track of Teams meeting activity by seeing more participants and a preview of your video.
1,434

Exploring the latest AI features in Clipchamp

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:52 PM
Clipchamp now features AI-driven features like noise suppression and background removal.
1,109

Create neat lines and shapes with ink in Word for Windows

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:51 PM
Automatically convert lines, arrows, and shapes with Draw and Hold in Word.
1,360

Show or hide the Discover feed in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:49 PM
Toggle the Discover feed on and off and stay engaged with vital content in Microsoft Teams.
1,024

Edit tables with ease in Word for the web

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:45 PM
Make edits to tables faster and more efficiently with new functionality in Word for the web.
937

Refresh data using Power Query’s From Folder connector in Excel for Mac

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:43 PM
Refresh your data quickly and easily by using the From Folder connector in Power Query.
1,111

Revamp and refine selected text using Draft with Copilot in Word

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:40 PM
Draft with Copilot makes it easy to revise selected text in Word for Windows, Mac, and the web.
1,880

Summarize longer Word documents using Copilot

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:36 PM
We've vastly increased the maximum length of documents for “Summarize this doc” in Copilot.
1,652

Introducing dynamic watermarking for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:33 PM
Dynamic watermarking helps deter leaks of sensitive Microsoft 365 files.
4,762

Guest sharing now available in Microsoft Loop

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:28 PM
Share Microsoft Loop workspaces, pages, and components with those outside your organizations.
5,140

Custom emojis and reactions in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:25 PM
Bring more creativity and fun to your Microsoft Teams chats with custom emojis and reactions.
1,426

Turn PDFs into editable documents in Word for iOS

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:24 PM
It’s now easier to convert PDFs into editable Word documents directly on your iPhone and iPad.
1,070

Modernized grid functionality streamlines your tasks in Excel for the web

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:22 PM
Make common tasks easier and more efficient with new grid functionality improvements.
1,103

Custom in-app notifications for updates to Loop tables

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:18 PM
Automate your workflows and streamline your processes with Loop table notifications
1,200

Modernized experience for user-defined permissions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:10 PM
Enjoy a simpler, faster, and more modern user-defined permissions experience.
1,027

Create personalized invitations with Microsoft Designer

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:03 PM
Wow your guests with one-of-a-kind invitations that perfectly capture the spirit of your event.
1,014

Turn notifications on or off for a post in a channel in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 04:01 PM
Increase your productivity by opting in and out of receiving notifications for a post in a channel.
1,221

File menu improvements in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 03:39 PM
Simplify and improve your overall experience with File menu improvements.

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karoldobkowicz
in Convert handwriting to text with Scribble in Office mobile apps on iPad on Oct 03 2024 02:20 PM
If I install an application on an Android device, such as the 'Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 Ultra,' will it support additional languages? As an iPad owner, I've found that only a limited number of languages are supported. I am particularly interested in finding an application that supports Polish.Supported...
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in New Regular expression (Regex) functions in Excel on Oct 03 2024 01:54 PM
@Linda_C Is there an ETA for when this should be generally available?
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in Sync Microsoft Forms data to Excel for the web on Oct 03 2024 12:12 PM
How do you suggest forcing this sync to happen without manually opening every file?
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in Guest sharing now available in Microsoft Loop on Oct 03 2024 06:53 AM
Is there a way to share an entire Loop workspace in view-only mode, allowing others to view the full collection of pages within the workspace without editing privileges? I’m aware that I can set permissions per page, but I’d like to share the entire workspace in view-only mode instead. Thank you in ...
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in Collaborative meeting notes in Teams meetings on Oct 02 2024 07:13 PM
@Linda_C Do we have any expected release or preview dates for Education Tenants?
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