Reminder: Loop Workspaces is now available to all SharePoint users
Microsoft has expanded Loop Workspaces capabilities to all SharePoint and OneDrive users, including those on Frontline or Office 365 Enterprise licenses.
27. March 2026
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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
SharePoint guest sharing and the error “Unable to get the link”
If you still have EnableAzureADB2BIntegration set to False and strict external collaboration settings in Microsoft Entra External ID in place, the upcoming SharePoint OTP retirement will prevent new guest sharing in your tenant. Here is what to expect and how to work around it using Microsoft Graph.
22. March 2026
eSignature for Microsoft 365 now lets users draw their signature
Microsoft is adding a drawn signature option to eSignature for Microsoft 365, letting users switch between typed and drawn signatures when signing PDFs.
21. March 2026
Retirement of SharePoint OTP: Identify, report, and migrate affected guest users
Microsoft is retiring SharePoint OTP starting in October 2026. In my post, I walk you through what SharePoint OTP looks like compared to Entra Email OTP, how to identify affected users, how to export a SharePoint OTP user report, and how to migrate them to Entra External ID.
16. March 2026
SharePoint List Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
The SharePoint list agent is generally available. The agent creates lists from plain language or existing content in Teams, Outlook, and Word, but its scope is limited to list creation.
12. March 2026
AI in SharePoint (formerly SharePoint Knowledge Agent) no longer responds
AI in SharePoint, formerly known as SharePoint Knowledge Agent, now relies on Anthropic’s Claude as the underlying AI model. Now, AI in SharePoint may no longer respond to user requests.
4. March 2026
Updates to AI-generated Audio Briefings in Viva Connections and SharePoint
Microsoft has added multilingual support to AI-generated audio briefings in Viva Connections and AI-generated audio summaries in SharePoint.
4. March 2026
Retirement of Bing Image Search in SharePoint
Microsoft is retiring the Bing-powered Web Search pivot in the SharePoint image picker. Learn what this means for your page authors and what alternatives are available.
25. February 2026
SharePoint Admin Center now supports Dark Mode
Microsoft is bringing dark mode support to the SharePoint admin center, allowing admins to manually toggle between light and dark themes, independent of browser settings and with no impact on end users.
21. February 2026
Reminder: InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online retires in July 2026
InfoPath Forms Services in SharePoint Online retires in July 2026. If not yet done, run the Microsoft 365 Assessment Tool to identify existing forms and plan migration to modern alternatives.
17. February 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
Retirement of Featured Links in SharePoint
Microsoft will retire Featured Links on the SharePoint start page and in the SharePoint mobile app. Organizations should review existing links and prepare to use supported alternatives such as the SharePoint global navigation or Viva Connections.
10. February 2026
Upcoming changes to Bing Maps in SharePoint Online
Microsoft is transitioning the SharePoint Bing Maps web part to Azure Maps, retiring several capabilities and potentially affecting Content Security Policy reports. Organizations should review these changes ahead of the upcoming rollout.
8. February 2026
Shared tab in Teams channels is empty after the Files tab transition
After the transition from the Files tab to the new Shared tab, some Teams standard channels may no longer display documents, but the files are still available in SharePoint.
7. February 2026
Dark themes for SharePoint sites
Microsoft is rolling out two new dark themes for modern SharePoint sites. The update preserves existing theme restrictions and does not affect custom themes or site functionality.
31. January 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
Several SharePoint Online site-scoped compliance features will retire starting April 2026
Microsoft will retire several legacy SharePoint Online site-scoped compliance features starting in April 2026. Organizations must transition to Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management to maintain supported compliance and retention capabilities.
5. January 2026
Brand Images in PowerPoint gives users access to organization-approved images
PowerPoint now includes Brand Images, giving users in-app access to organization-approved logos, icons, and images stored in a SharePoint Organization Assets Library.
27. December 2025