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February 09, 2026

News Web Part "See All" Gets Mosaic Layout and AI Features

SharePoint Online

Microsoft 365 Copilot

SharePoint News web part "See all" page refreshed with dynamic mosaic grid layout. AI-powered features available for users with Microsoft 365 Copilot license. GA rolling out late February to mid-March 2026.

The SharePoint News web part’s “See all” page is getting a visual refresh with a dynamic mosaic grid layout and new AI-powered features for Copilot-licensed users. The rollout was paused in December 2025 and is now resuming, with GA expected late February to mid-March 2026.

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Key Facts:
GA rollout: Late February to mid-March 2026 (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD)
What changes: "See all" opens a mosaic grid layout instead of the current list view
AI features: Available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license
Core behavior: Unchanged. Same content, same permissions, new visual presentation
Action required: None. Applies automatically to all News web parts

The mosaic layout improves visual hierarchy and readability when browsing news. The AI-powered features (available only to Copilot-licensed users) add smart capabilities to how news is surfaced. This is one of several places where Microsoft is quietly gating new functionality behind Copilot licensing. Organizations without Copilot licenses still get the improved layout, just without the AI layer.

Sources: MC1182713 · Roadmap 499654 · Super Simple 365

By Ulrich Bojko

February 06, 2026

Dark Mode Comes to SharePoint Admin Center

SharePoint Online

SharePoint admin center gets dark mode toggle, rolling out mid-to-late February 2026. Optional, no impact to end users or existing settings.

The SharePoint admin center is getting a dark mode toggle, aligning it with other Microsoft 365 admin portals that already support dark themes. Rolling out mid-to-late February 2026 for Worldwide and GCC tenants.

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Key Facts:
Rollout: Mid-February to late February 2026
Scope: Worldwide and GCC
How to enable: Toggle in the top-right corner of the SharePoint admin center
Impact: Admin-only; no effect on end users or site settings
Action required: None. Optional feature, light mode remains default

This is separate from the dark site themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) that became available for SharePoint sites in December 2025. That change affected how site visitors see pages; this change affects how admins experience the admin center itself. A small quality-of-life update for admins who prefer darker interfaces or work in low-light environments.

Sources: MC1228330 · Neowin

By Ulrich Bojko

January 30, 2026

SharePoint eSignature Adds Drawn Signature Option

SharePoint Online

eSignature for Microsoft 365 adds drawn signature option for PDFs using stylus, touch, or mouse. Rolling out mid-March to mid-May 2026. No admin action required.

eSignature for Microsoft 365 is adding a drawn signature option, letting signers use a stylus, touch, or mouse to draw their signature on PDFs. The feature rolls out worldwide from mid-March to mid-May 2026.

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Key Facts:
Rollout: Mid-March to mid-May 2026
Input methods: Stylus, touch, or mouse
Applies to: PDF signing via eSignature for Microsoft 365
User choice: Signers can switch between drawn and typed signatures
Action required: None. Enabled by default, no admin configuration needed

This builds on earlier eSignature expansions: Word document support arrived in July 2025, and the service went globally available in late 2025. Drawn signatures give signers a more natural experience, particularly on touch-enabled devices. Organizations using eSignature for document workflows do not need to change any settings; the new option appears automatically alongside the existing typed signature.

Sources: MC1225195 · Roadmap 548670 · HandsOnTek

By Ulrich Bojko

January 29, 2026

Standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive Plans Retiring by 2029

Microsoft retiring standalone SharePoint Online Plan 1/2 and OneDrive for Business Plan 1/2. Sales end June 2026, renewals end January 2027, full retirement December 2029.

Microsoft is retiring standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans (Plan 1 and Plan 2), ending one of the more affordable entry points into its cloud ecosystem. Customers must transition to Microsoft 365 suites or alternative storage options.

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Key Facts:
End of sale: June 1, 2026 (no new customers or tenants)
End of renewals: January 2027 (existing contracts honored)
Full retirement: December 2029 (all standalone plans cease)
Affected plans: SPO Plan 1 ($5/user/month), SPO Plan 2 ($10/user/month), ODB Plan 1, ODB Plan 2
Alternatives: Microsoft 365 Business/Enterprise suites, capacity packs, or pay-as-you-go storage

Microsoft cites low customer demand, "unintended or nonstandard usage," and higher operational costs for maintaining these plans. Industry observers note the "nonstandard usage" likely refers to customers using standalone plans primarily for cheap, high-capacity cloud storage. For SMBs currently on Plan 1 at $5/user/month, migration to Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($6/user/month) represents the cheapest path forward, though larger organizations face more significant cost increases when moving to E3/E5 suites.

Sources: MC1224567 · The Register · Petri

By Ulrich Bojko

January 28, 2026

Site Lifecycle Management Email Customization Now Generally Available

Email customization for Site Lifecycle Management policies is now GA. Admins can modify subject lines, message bodies, and guidance URLs for SLM notification emails. Requires SAM or Copilot license.

Email customization for Site Lifecycle Management policies is now generally available in the SharePoint Admin Center. Admins can tailor notification emails sent to site owners across all SLM policy types.

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Key Facts:
Status: Generally available (January 28, 2026)
Scope: All SLM policy types (inactive site, site ownership, site attestation)
Customizable: Subject lines, message bodies, and guidance URLs
Prerequisite: Custom domain email must be configured in Microsoft admin center
License: SharePoint Advanced Management or Microsoft 365 Copilot

Admins can modify emails for both new and existing policies via Edit configuration. If custom domain sending is not configured in the Microsoft admin center, a warning appears and customization is unavailable. Default emails from noreply@sharepoint.com continue to work if no customization is applied. No action is required for organizations satisfied with the default notification emails.

Sources: MC1222976 · Microsoft Learn

By Ulrich Bojko

January 28, 2026

SharePoint Maps Web Part Migrating from Bing Maps to Azure Maps

SharePoint Maps web part migrating from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting March 2026. No opt-out. Functionality losses include business entity search, bird's eye view, and street view.

The SharePoint Maps web part will migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps starting March 2026, completing by mid-April. The migration is automatic with no opt-out available. Several features will be removed.

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Key Facts:
Migration window: March 2026 to mid-April 2026
Opt-out: None available
Removed: Business entity search, bird's eye view, street view
Limited: Autosuggestions for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages
Action required: Update network allowlists and firewall rules for Azure Maps domains

The web part will be renamed to reflect the Azure Maps branding. When bird's eye or street view is unavailable, the web part falls back to road view rather than showing an error. Site owners and admins using the Maps web part should test their pages after the migration completes and notify help desk personnel about the functionality changes.

Sources: MC1222981 · Directions on Microsoft

By Ulrich Bojko

January 28, 2026

SSRS Report Viewer SharePoint Web Part Losing Support April 2026

Support for the SSRS Report Viewer SharePoint web part ends April 13, 2026. Web part remains functional but unsupported. Transition to URL parameter embedding recommended.

Support for the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Report Viewer SharePoint web part ends on April 13, 2026. The web part will remain functional but will no longer receive updates or support.

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Key Facts:
End of support: April 13, 2026
Impact: No more updates or patches after deadline
Web part status: Remains functional but unsupported
Alternative: Embed SSRS reports using URL parameters (`rs:Embed=true`)
Affected environments: SharePoint Server 2013, 2016, and 2019 with SSRS integration

Microsoft recommends transitioning to the URL parameter approach for embedding reports in SharePoint pages. This method uses the rs:Embed=true parameter and works with both classic and modern SharePoint pages via the Embed web part. Organizations relying on the Report Viewer web part for paginated report display should plan their transition before the support deadline.

Sources: Microsoft Learn · M365 Admin

By Ulrich Bojko

January 21, 2026

SharePoint Storage Display: New "Used" View Reveals minor change

Microsoft has updated the SharePoint Admin Center storage display, flipping from "X TB available of Y TB" to "X TB used of Y TB."

More notable: the breakdown now separately shows Microsoft SharePoint Embedded applications. First-party apps—Loop, Designer, Copilot Agents, Outlook Newsletters—consume tenant quota through these containers. Many admins don't realize these tools draw from the same pool as SharePoint sites.

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Key Facts:
What changed: Storage display now shows "Used" instead of "Available"
New visibility: SharePoint Embedded app storage (Loop, Designer, Copilot Agents, Outlook Newsletters) shown separately
Impact: Admins can see how first-party apps consume tenant SharePoint quota
Action required: None. Display-only change

Sources

SharePoint Storage Reports – Microsoft Learn
SharePoint Embedded Billing – Microsoft Learn
MC1072408 – Storage Insights in M365 Admin Center

By Ulrich Bojko

January 21, 2026

Purview DLP Gets Adaptive Scopes for SharePoint Sites

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview DLP now supports adaptive scopes for SharePoint sites, enabling dynamic policy targeting based on site URL, name, or custom properties. Removes the 100-site static policy limit.

Microsoft Purview DLP now supports adaptive scopes for SharePoint Online sites, allowing administrators to dynamically target DLP policies based on site attributes instead of manually selecting individual sites. Rolling out from late January through late February 2026.

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Key Facts:
Rollout: Late January to late February 2026
What it does: Automatically includes/excludes SharePoint sites in DLP policies based on rules
Targeting criteria: Site URL, site name, or custom SharePoint managed properties (RefinableString00-99)
Key benefit: Removes the 100-site static policy limit
Query language: Keyword Query Language (KQL)
Limitation: Administrative units do not yet support SharePoint site scopes

Previously, DLP policies for SharePoint sites required manually adding each site, with a hard cap of 100 sites per policy. Adaptive scopes evaluate site properties continuously and auto-include or exclude sites as they change. This is especially useful for large tenants where sites are created frequently and manual policy maintenance is impractical. The feature uses the same KQL syntax familiar from SharePoint search, configured through custom managed properties.

Sources: Microsoft Learn · Office 365 IT Pros · HandsOnTek

By Ulrich Bojko

January 17, 2026

Native User Permission Reports Now Available in SharePoint Admin Center

Microsoft introduces native user-centric permission snapshot reports in SharePoint Admin Center. Shows all sites a specific user can access. Requires SharePoint Advanced Management or Copilot license.

Microsoft has introduced native user-centric permission reporting in the SharePoint Admin Center. For the first time in 25 years, administrators can generate reports showing all sites a specific user can access directly from the admin center.

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Key Facts:
Feature: Site permissions for users report
Scope: Lists all SharePoint and OneDrive sites accessible by specified users
Granularity: Shows site-level vs. item-level access, direct vs. inherited permissions
License required: SharePoint Advanced Management ($3/user/month) or Microsoft 365 Copilot license
Limitations: Maximum 5 reports, 30-day refresh cycle, up to 48-hour data delay

The report is part of Microsoft's Data Access Governance snapshot reports, designed to help organizations audit permissions before Copilot deployments or during employee departures. Administrators can specify up to several users per report and download results as CSV files containing detailed permission breakdowns including Microsoft Entra group memberships and sharing link counts.

While this marks significant progress for native tooling, the 30-day refresh limitation and SAM licensing requirement may keep third-party tools relevant for organizations needing daily permission auditing.

Sources: Microsoft Learn - User Report · Data Access Governance Overview

By Ulrich Bojko

January 08, 2026

New Workflows Button Coming to SharePoint Command Bar February 2026

SharePoint lists and libraries getting new Workflows button in command bar, aligning with Teams experience. Powered by Power Automate. GA rollout February 2026.

SharePoint lists and document libraries are getting a new Workflows button in the command bar, aligning the experience with Teams Workflows. The feature brings workflow creation and management directly into the SharePoint interface.

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Key Facts:

The update includes a streamlined interface for creating automations, a redesigned template library, natural language-to-flow capabilities, and a Madlib-style editor. The existing Automate and Integrate menus will be consolidated into a single dropdown. Existing workflows and compliance processes remain unaffected.

Sources: MC1138798 · Roadmap ID 491632

By Ulrich Bojko

January 08, 2026

SharePoint CDN Domain Changing Late April 2026

The legacy CDN domain publiccdn.sharepointonline.com retires late April 2026. Update hardcoded references to public-cdn.sharepointonline.com.

The legacy SharePoint CDN domain publiccdn.sharepointonline.com retires in late April 2026. Organizations must update any hardcoded references to use the new domain.

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Key Facts:
Deadline: Late April 2026
Old domain: publiccdn.sharepointonline.com
New domain: public-cdn.sharepointonline.com
Action required: Search codebase and configurations for hardcoded CDN URLs
Impact: SPFx solutions, custom scripts, external applications referencing CDN assets

Search your SPFx solutions, custom scripts, Power Platform components, and any external applications that reference SharePoint CDN assets. The change is straightforward (adding a hyphen) but hardcoded URLs will break after the retirement date.

Sources: MC1184996

By Ulrich Bojko

January 07, 2026

Microsoft Retires In-Place Records Management in April 2026

Microsoft retiring Information Management Policies, In-Place Records Management, and deletion policies in April 2026. Manual migration to Purview required. Record Centers not affected.

Microsoft is retiring several legacy SharePoint Online compliance features in April 2026. Organizations must manually migrate to Microsoft Purview before the deadline.

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Key Facts:
Deadline: April 2026 (MC1211579)
Affected features: Information Management Policies, In-Place Records Management, Document/Site deletion policies
Replacement: Microsoft Purview
License impact: E5 required for advanced Purview features
Action required: Manual migration before deadline

After retirement, these features will no longer be supported, may disappear from the UI, and backend services may stop functioning. Microsoft will not automatically migrate existing configurations. Licensing consideration: manual retention requires Microsoft 365 Business Premium minimum; automatic retention and records management require E5.

Sources: MC1211579 · Microsoft Learn

By Ulrich Bojko

January 06, 2026

Legacy IDCRL Authentication Permanently Disabled May 1, 2026

Legacy IDCRL authentication calls allowed until April 30, 2026. After May 1, 2026, IDCRL is permanently disabled with no option to re-enable.

Microsoft is retiring the legacy IDCRL authentication protocol in SharePoint Online. After May 1, 2026, IDCRL will be permanently disabled with no option to re-enable.

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Key Facts:
Blocked by default: January 31, 2026
Grace period ends: April 30, 2026
Permanently disabled: May 1, 2026
Replacement: Modern OpenID Connect and OAuth protocols
Action required: Migrate all IDCRL-dependent applications and scripts

Legacy applications and scripts using IDCRL authentication must migrate to modern authentication protocols (OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0). This affects older PowerShell scripts, custom applications, and third-party tools that have not been updated to use modern auth. Test affected systems during the grace period before permanent disablement.

Sources: AdminDroid

By Ulrich Bojko

December 20, 2025

SharePoint FAQ Web Part Gets AI-Suggested Updates

The SharePoint FAQ web part gained AI-powered features in December 2025: on-demand AI-suggested updates, seamless import of existing FAQs, and grounding answers in SharePoint Pages.

The SharePoint FAQ web part received AI-powered enhancements in December 2025, expanding on the initial June release.

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Key Facts:

The web part can now import existing FAQs from other sources and ground its answers in SharePoint Pages content. AI-suggested updates help keep FAQ content current as underlying documentation changes.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

December 15, 2025

SharePoint Framework Transitions from Gulp to Heft Toolchain

SPFx v1.22 transitioned from Gulp-based toolchain to Heft-based webpack toolchain in December 2025. New debugging toolbar introduced. Microsoft open-sourcing SPFx templates.

SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.22 transitioned from Gulp to Heft-based webpack toolchain in December 2025, marking a significant change for developers.

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Developers should review their build processes for compatibility. The new toolchain offers improved performance and modern tooling. Microsoft is also making SPFx development more transparent by open-sourcing core components.

Sources: Microsoft 365 Developer Blog

By Ulrich Bojko

December 11, 2025

Power BI "Visualize the List" Retired December 11, 2025

The "Visualize the List" and "Visualize the Library" features in SharePoint were retired December 11, 2025. All reports created via these features are permanently unavailable.

The "Visualize the List" and "Visualize the Library" Power BI integration features were retired on December 11, 2025. All reports created through these features are permanently unavailable.

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Key Facts:

Microsoft provided minimal notice for this retirement. Admins can identify affected workspaces using the Admin Groups API by searching for workspace names ending in "SPList". Organizations should migrate critical reports to standard Power BI datasets before relying on the deprecated integration.

Sources: Power BI Blog · MC1156359

By Ulrich Bojko

December 09, 2025

SharePoint CSP Enforcement Starts March 1, 2026

SharePoint Online will enforce Content Security Policy starting March 1, 2026. Scripts from untrusted sources will be blocked. 90-day delay available. Major impact on SPFx solutions.

SharePoint Online will enforce Content Security Policy (CSP) for all tenants starting March 1, 2026. Scripts from untrusted sources will be blocked, with major impact on SPFx solutions using external scripts or inline JavaScript.

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Key Facts:

Organizations should review CSP violations in Microsoft Purview Audit logs and add trusted script sources in SharePoint Admin Center (Advanced → Script sources) before enforcement begins. Inline scripts must be refactored to external files – this requires updating the SPFx solution.

Sources: MC1193419 · Microsoft Learn

By Ulrich Bojko

December 05, 2025

Two New Dark Themes Available for SharePoint Sites

Two Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) now available for SharePoint sites as of December 2025. Can be applied via site settings.

SharePoint added two Microsoft-designed dark themes in December 2025: Dark Teal and Dark Blue.

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Key Facts:
New themes: Dark Teal, Dark Blue
Application: Via site settings
Impact: Does not override existing custom themes
Availability: All SharePoint Online tenants

Site owners can apply dark themes without affecting custom branding already in place. The themes provide a modern dark mode appearance that some users prefer for reduced eye strain.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

November 20, 2025

Microsoft-Recommended Baseline Security Mode Now Available

Baseline security mode introduced in November 2025, applying Microsoft-recommended security settings across key Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint and OneDrive.

Microsoft introduced baseline security mode in November 2025, providing a one-click way to apply recommended security settings across Microsoft 365.

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Baseline security mode helps organizations quickly adopt Microsoft's security recommendations without manually configuring individual settings. Administrators can enable it from the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

November 18, 2025

Create SharePoint Pages Using Natural Language with Page Agent

The SharePoint page agent enables users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses to create and refine SharePoint pages using natural language. Public preview started mid-November 2025.

The SharePoint page agent entered public preview in mid-November 2025, enabling natural language page creation for Copilot users.

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Users can describe what they want on a page in plain language, and the agent generates the layout and content. The agent can also refine existing pages based on natural language feedback.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

November 15, 2025

Microsoft Lists Mobile Apps Retired November 2025

Microsoft Lists

The Microsoft Lists mobile apps for iOS and Android were retired mid-November 2025. Users must now access Lists via mobile browser or Teams app.

The Microsoft Lists mobile apps for iOS and Android were retired in mid-November 2025. Users must now access Lists via mobile browser or the Teams app.

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Key Facts:

Features lost with retirement include QR code scanning and in-app image editing. Microsoft provided only a few months notice before blocking new installs. Users who need mobile Lists access should bookmark the web version or use Lists within Teams.

Sources: Microsoft Support · MC1087635

By Ulrich Bojko

November 10, 2025

OneDrive Users Can Create AI Agents from File Groups

Agents in OneDrive launched worldwide in November 2025, letting Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered Q&A, summaries, and collaboration.

Agents in OneDrive launched worldwide in November 2025, enabling users to create AI agents from groups of files.

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Key Facts:
Availability: Worldwide rollout November 2025
Requirement: Microsoft 365 Copilot license
File format: Agents saved as .agent files
Capabilities: AI-powered Q&A, summaries, shareable with teams

Users can select multiple files in OneDrive and create an agent that understands that specific content. The agent can answer questions, generate summaries, and assist with collaboration based on the selected documents.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

November 05, 2025

New SharePoint Library UX Breaking JSON-Formatted Buttons

The January 2026 document library update is causing issues with custom JSON formatting. Confirmed bug breaks button visibility. Flow buttons now prompt for manual ID entry.

The January 2026 SharePoint document library UX update is causing issues with custom JSON formatting. A confirmed bug breaks button visibility when using specific commandBarProps configurations.

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Key Facts:
Rollout: January 2026 (GA)
Confirmed bug: Setting "position" on commandBarProps breaks button visibility (GitHub Issue #10480)
Flow buttons regression: Now prompts for manual Flow ID entry instead of auto-detecting
Workaround: Remove "position" property from commandBarProps until fix deployed
Status: Microsoft investigating

Organizations with custom JSON column formatting or command bar customizations should test in the new library experience. The Flow button regression affects lists and libraries that trigger Power Automate flows from the command bar. Users must now manually enter the Flow ID rather than selecting from a dropdown.

Sources: GitHub Issue #10480 · MS Q&A

By Ulrich Bojko

October 31, 2025

SharePoint SendEmail API Deprecated October 31, 2025

The SP.Utilities.Utility.SendEmail API stopped sending emails on October 31, 2025. Affects custom code, web parts, and some Power Automate flows.

The SharePoint SendEmail API (SP.Utilities.Utility.SendEmail) was retired on October 31, 2025. Custom solutions using this API no longer send emails.

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Key Facts:
Retirement date: October 31, 2025
Affected: Custom code, SPFx web parts, some Power Automate flows
Not affected: SharePoint workflows, out-of-box SharePoint emails
Replacement: Outlook connector or Microsoft Graph SendMail API
Detection: Check Purview audit logs for "SendEmailApiInvoked" events

The retirement affects custom solutions that send emails via SharePoint's REST or CSOM APIs. Standard SharePoint notification emails and SharePoint Designer workflows continue to work. Organizations should audit their custom code and migrate to Microsoft Graph for email functionality.

Sources: Microsoft 365 Developer Blog · MC921752

By Ulrich Bojko

October 22, 2025

SharePoint Alerts Retiring July 2026, New Alerts Blocked Now

SharePoint Alerts creation is blocked for existing tenants from January 2026. Full retirement in July 2026. Replace with SharePoint Rules or Power Automate.

Microsoft is retiring SharePoint Alerts in July 2026. New alert creation is already blocked for existing tenants as of January 2026.

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Key Facts:
New alerts blocked: January 2026
Full retirement: July 2026
Alternatives: SharePoint Rules (simple notifications) or Power Automate (advanced logic)
Existing alerts: Will stop working at retirement
Action required: Migrate existing alerts before July 2026

SharePoint Rules offers a simpler replacement for basic "notify me when something changes" scenarios directly within the list or library interface. Organizations with complex conditional logic, multiple recipients, or integration requirements should plan for Power Automate migrations. Use Get-PnPAlert in PnP PowerShell to inventory existing alerts across your tenant.

Sources: Microsoft Support

By Ulrich Bojko

October 20, 2025

Easier OneDrive File Transfers for Departing Employees

OneDrive enhancements in October 2025 simplify file management when employees leave. Improved notifications, filtering, bulk file transfers that preserve sharing.

OneDrive received enhancements in October 2025 to simplify file management when employees leave an organization.

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Administrators and managers can more easily identify, filter, and transfer files from departing employees. Sharing permissions are preserved during bulk transfers, reducing disruption to ongoing collaborations.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

October 16, 2025

SharePoint Tenant Rename Now Available for All Tenants

SharePoint Online Tenant Rename became generally available October 16, 2025 without site count limits. Enables domain name changes. Requires SAM licenses for tenants with over 10,000 sites.

SharePoint Online Tenant Rename became generally available on October 16, 2025, now without site count limits.

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Key Facts:
GA date: October 16, 2025
Previous limitation: Site count restrictions removed
Requirement: SAM licenses required for tenants with over 10,000 sites
Use case: Rebranding, mergers, acquisitions

Organizations can now rename their SharePoint tenant regardless of size. This is useful for rebranding, mergers, or correcting naming decisions made during initial Microsoft 365 setup.

Sources: HANDS ON SharePoint

By Ulrich Bojko

October 03, 2025

SharePoint 2013 Workflows, Add-Ins, and Azure ACS End April 2, 2026

Microsoft has set April 2, 2026 as the hard cutoff for SharePoint 2013 Workflows, SharePoint Add-Ins, Azure ACS, and Domain Isolated Web Parts. No extensions available.

Microsoft has set April 2, 2026 as the hard deadline for retiring SharePoint 2013 Workflows, SharePoint Add-Ins, Azure ACS authentication, and Domain Isolated Web Parts. No extensions will be granted.

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Key Facts:
Deadline: April 2, 2026 (hard cutoff)
SharePoint 2013 Workflows: Replace with Power Automate
SharePoint Add-Ins: Replace with SPFx solutions
Azure ACS: Replace with Microsoft Entra ID
Domain Isolated Web Parts: Convert to regular web parts
Action required: Audit and migrate all affected components before deadline

Organizations still running SharePoint 2013 Workflows should prioritize migration to Power Automate. Add-In hosted solutions must be rebuilt using SharePoint Framework (SPFx). Azure ACS-based authentication requires migration to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) app registrations.

Sources: Microsoft Learn · AdminDroid

By Ulrich Bojko

September 20, 2025

SharePoint Knowledge Agent Enters Public Preview

New AI-powered feature enriches, organizes, and maintains SharePoint content for better Copilot responses. Over 1,800 organizations in preview.

SharePoint Knowledge Agent entered public preview in September 2025, bringing AI-powered content enrichment to SharePoint sites.

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Key Facts:
Status: Public preview (September 2025)
GA expected: Early 2026
License required: Microsoft 365 Copilot
Enrollment: Opt-in at tenant or site level
Preview participants: Over 1,800 organizations

The Knowledge Agent automatically enriches, organizes, and maintains SharePoint content to improve Copilot responses. It transforms SharePoint from a document repository into an intelligent knowledge hub. Organizations with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can opt-in specific sites to begin using the preview capabilities.

Sources: Microsoft Tech Community · Petri

By Ulrich Bojko