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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.
3,266

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.
1,679

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.
5,025

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.
8,886

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.
2,921

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.
2,613

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.
1,465

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.
5,836

Microsoft 365 Insider Handbook

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 05:16 PM
Your guide to the Microsoft 365 Insider program.
1,161

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.
4,441

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.
1,775

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.
1,380

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.
1,308

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.
1,015

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.
1,248

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.
935

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.
869

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.
1,015

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.
1,679

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.
1,548

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.
4,203

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.
4,530

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.
1,300

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.
972

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.
989

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
1,093

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.
929

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.
906

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.
1,118

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.

Latest Comments

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in Updated default paste option in Word for Windows on Oct 01 2024 12:56 AM
I like using the original formatting. However, I don't like how I select the words from the clipboard then have to press Ctrl V again. It's unproductive and a waste of time. Terrible.
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ARuiz355
in New Regular expression (Regex) functions in Excel on Sep 30 2024 02:45 PM
I'm new to this forum. How do I become a beta channel user for REGEX? Thanks, and great job!!
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FrancoPR
in Mute and unmute yourself from Windows taskbar in Microsoft Teams on Sep 30 2024 02:12 PM
Same, @MichaelRhode. Started happening after a recent update and still doesn't work.
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Joanie_Arendse
in Play videos in Outlook with Microsoft Stream on Sep 30 2024 05:37 AM
Can this be used to send emails outside of the organization? 
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JesperEgon
in Create accessible PDFs with Microsoft 365 apps on Sep 30 2024 12:09 AM
@Linda_C We have now passed a month since the this post. Any news on when the PDF improvements will be available?Is there a complete list of the items on improvements, so we know what to adjust to in our templates and content?
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