Microsoft retires noise suppression from OneDrive and SharePoint video playback
Microsoft is retiring the noise suppression capability from the video playback controls for videos stored in OneDrive or SharePoint in July 2026.
12. April 2026
Tagged: OneDrive
Granular file and folder restore in Microsoft 365 Backup for SharePoint and OneDrive
Microsoft 365 Backup now supports granular restore for SharePoint and OneDrive, letting administrators restore individual files and folders from protected restore points.
25. March 2026
SharePoint and OneDrive now support expiration policies for “People in your organization” sharing links
Microsoft is rolling out expiration policies for internal “People in your organization” sharing links in SharePoint and OneDrive, giving administrators control over how long these links remain active.
22. March 2026
Microsoft Teams protects user privacy by removing EXIF metadata from shared images
Microsoft Teams now automatically removes EXIF metadata, including GPS location and device details, from images shared in chats and channels. The feature is enabled by default, and changes how EXIF metadata behaves across Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint scenarios.
14. February 2026
Copilot file summaries are now available when sharing from OneDrive on Windows
Microsoft is extending Copilot file-sharing summaries to the OneDrive Sync Client on Windows, allowing users to include AI-generated summaries when sharing files from File Explorer or the OneDrive Activity Center.
9. February 2026
Copilot Agents in OneDrive
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Agents in OneDrive, allowing users to ask questions about their files, changes, and content. Agents can be shared with colleagues, enabling them to ask about shared information. All users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to create or use an agent.
3. February 2026
Enhanced OneDrive process when employees leave the organization
Microsoft has enhanced the OneDrive process for employees leaving the organization with clearer notifications and improved file transfer visibility. The core mechanics remain unchanged, but the update makes offboarding more predictable.
1. February 2026
SharePoint and OneDrive for Business standalone plans will be retired
Microsoft has announced the upcoming retirement of standalone SharePoint and OneDrive for Business plans. Organizations should review the timeline and plan a transition to Microsoft 365 suites or alternative storage options.
29. January 2026
Legacy authentication in SharePoint Online will retire starting February 2026
Legacy IDCRL authentication in SharePoint Online will be retired starting February 2026. Admins should review Purview Audit Logs and update any applications still using legacy protocols.
30. November 2025
How to fix it: SharePoint is unable to set the OneDrive storage quota for new users
If SharePoint cannot set or update a user’s OneDrive storage quota, the root cause is primarily a reused UPN. The Diag support tool corrects the mismatch so storage settings work again.
19. November 2025
Chromium 141 is coming, SharePoint admins should act before October 2025
Chromium 141 (Edge and Chrome) will introduce stricter local network access controls. Without the right policy, users will see new permission prompts when using OneDrive and other Microsoft 365 services (such as Microsoft Lists in OneDrive, SharePoint Lists, and document libraries) in the browser. Blocking access disables offline mode and performance optimizations. Admins should configure a new browser policy in advance.
16. September 2025
Protect PDF documents in OneDrive and SharePoint with a password
SharePoint and OneDrive users can now add security to their PDF files by setting open and owner passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
3. August 2025
Apply watermarks to PDF documents in OneDrive and SharePoint
OneDrive and SharePoint will allow users to add customizable text or image watermarks to PDF documents.
13. July 2025
New sharing permission for Anyone links to folders in OneDrive: View and upload
OneDrive for Business will allow more control over folder sharing with “View and upload” permissions for Anyone links. This feature helps admins manage external sharing while ensuring compliance with data policies, enhancing overall data governance.
15. June 2025
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in SharePoint and OneDrive
Microsoft has extended Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to files in OneDrive. Previously, it was available in SharePoint.
18. April 2025
“Everyone except external users” permission group will be removed from OneDrive
Microsoft is removing the “Everyone except external users” permission group from OneDrive. This change should enhance data security by preventing inadvertent oversharing.
23. February 2025
Navigation in OneDrive on the Web is not available
In rare cases, problems with OneDrive may occur if an account uses the same UserPrincipalName after the user returns to the organization.
15. October 2024
Colored OneDrive folders in Windows Explorer
The colored folders in OneDrive are now also available in Windows Explorer.
30. September 2024
Support for encrypted PDF files in OneDrive Mobile and OneDrive on the web
OneDrive Mobile can now open encrypted PDF files. OneDrive on the web will follow in the coming weeks.
29. September 2024
File upload in Loop Workspaces
Loop Workspaces now supports the upload of files. Loop saves the file in OneDrive again instead of in the Loop Workspace container.
15. September 2024