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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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2,692

Increase ease of navigation with Focus Cell in Excel

katherineho on Oct 08 2024 03:29 PM
Make the active cell more visible in your worksheet with Focus Cell.
2,401

Unleash your creativity with new pen tools in OneNote

chenvictoria on Oct 07 2024 03:38 PM
Two new pens in your Draw tab in OneNote on Windows: Fountain Pen and Brush Pen!
1,196

Improved Accessibility ribbon in PowerPoint for Windows and Mac

PeteWu on Oct 04 2024 04:56 PM
Make your presentations more inclusive and accessible with the improved Accessibility Ribbon in PowerPoint
3,326

Celebrating National IT Professionals Day with Microsoft 365

DavidHirning on Sep 17 2024 03:27 PM
Help celebrate National IT Professionals Day on September 17th with the Insider program.
4,257

Bidirectional translation support now available for language interpretation in Teams

Jan_Steberl on Sep 12 2024 05:35 PM
Interpreters can switch the translation direction between two languages in Teams with a click.
2,127

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

Anastasia_Passaris on Sep 12 2024 03:37 PM
Check out new video templates and other content from popular Xbox games in Clipchamp.
6,202

Streamline your workflow with file uploads to Loop workspaces

korevillo on Sep 09 2024 03:27 PM
You can now upload important files to Loop Workspaces and improve team collaboration.
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Automatically summarize Word documents with Copilot

Linda_C on Aug 30 2024 03:10 PM
The Copilot automatic summary helps you grasp the key points and ideas of your Word document.
3,676

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

ashaysinha on Aug 29 2024 04:42 PM
The improved user experience for Outlook's Dictate feature makes it even easier to use.
3,850

New Translation Functions in Excel: TRANSLATE and DETECTLANGUAGE

Linda_C on Aug 29 2024 12:28 AM
Simplify and automate translations within an Excel spreadsheet.
2,132

Catch up on changes and comments from others

Linda_C on Aug 28 2024 11:50 PM
Stay in sync with your collaborators in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web.
7,531

Microsoft 365 Insider Handbook

Linda_C on Aug 26 2024 12:16 AM
Your guide to the Microsoft 365 Insider program.
1,607

Resolve multiple accessibility issues with Quick Fix in Word for Windows

Linda_C on Aug 26 2024 12:09 AM
Easily create inclusive documents by addressing multiple accessibility issues with one click.
6,420

Give a custom name to the General channel in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 26 2024 12:05 AM
Team owners can now give a meaningful name to the General (or first-created) channel in Teams.
2,400

New regex modes for XLOOKUP and XMATCH

Linda_C on Aug 26 2024 12:01 AM
Use regex modes to match against parts of text in a cell and more.
1,956

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

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:56 PM
Keep track of Teams meeting activity by seeing more participants and a preview of your video.
1,862

Exploring the latest AI features in Clipchamp

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:52 PM
Clipchamp now features AI-driven features like noise suppression and background removal.
1,430

Create neat lines and shapes with ink in Word for Windows

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:51 PM
Automatically convert lines, arrows, and shapes with Draw and Hold in Word.
1,751

Show or hide the Discover feed in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:49 PM
Toggle the Discover feed on and off and stay engaged with vital content in Microsoft Teams.
1,348

Edit tables with ease in Word for the web

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:45 PM
Make edits to tables faster and more efficiently with new functionality in Word for the web.
1,167

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

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:43 PM
Refresh your data quickly and easily by using the From Folder connector in Power Query.
1,441

Revamp and refine selected text using Draft with Copilot in Word

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:40 PM
Draft with Copilot makes it easy to revise selected text in Word for Windows, Mac, and the web.
2,677

Summarize longer Word documents using Copilot

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:36 PM
We've vastly increased the maximum length of documents for “Summarize this doc” in Copilot.
2,041

Introducing dynamic watermarking for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:33 PM
Dynamic watermarking helps deter leaks of sensitive Microsoft 365 files.
7,152

Guest sharing now available in Microsoft Loop

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:28 PM
Share Microsoft Loop workspaces, pages, and components with those outside your organizations.
7,211

Custom emojis and reactions in Microsoft Teams

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:25 PM
Bring more creativity and fun to your Microsoft Teams chats with custom emojis and reactions.
1,928

Turn PDFs into editable documents in Word for iOS

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:24 PM
It’s now easier to convert PDFs into editable Word documents directly on your iPhone and iPad.
1,387

Modernized grid functionality streamlines your tasks in Excel for the web

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:22 PM
Make common tasks easier and more efficient with new grid functionality improvements.
1,482

Custom in-app notifications for updates to Loop tables

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:18 PM
Automate your workflows and streamline your processes with Loop table notifications
1,625

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

Linda_C on Aug 25 2024 11:10 PM
Enjoy a simpler, faster, and more modern user-defined permissions experience.

Latest Comments

EFR2024216
in New Zoom shortcuts in Word on Oct 10 2024 04:09 PM
Please tell me that someone has a 'legacy keybind template' or that Microsoft is willing to add a Legacy default keybind option. It's 20 years of muscle memory down the drain (most Danish keybinds have been changed).
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juanR13
in Increase ease of navigation with Focus Cell in Excel on Oct 10 2024 02:20 PM
Espero que pronto se pueda trabajar Celda de enfoque con hojas que tenga activa la opción de inmovilizar paneles.
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SergeiBaklan
in Increase ease of navigation with Focus Cell in Excel on Oct 10 2024 12:49 PM
@yqs_1998 , I don't think there are any regional restrictions with such feature. Just Beta channel is not covered on 100% so far. Wait for a while, it shall appear. Usually it takes about a month, but could be longer.
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djherceg
in New Draw tab and ink tools in OneNote on Windows on Oct 10 2024 10:11 AM
Great work!I use OneNote for my classes, but I noticed that the option to fill shapes with color is missing. It would be great if you could add this feature soon. Thank you!
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DEluis2021
in New Zoom shortcuts in Word on Oct 10 2024 08:40 AM
Who the heck asked for this? Can't they just add a button to restore default settings and layout? The new color palette is horrible and insulting to the eyes. Honestly every time this team makes a change I feel like suffocating my PC with a pillow and chugging it down a shredder.
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