What’s new for SharePoint – January 2026

January started quietly but picked up pace as the weeks went by. It wasn’t the busiest month for SharePoint news, but it still brought a few solid updates worth your attention.

Two changes to core web parts stood out. The Power BI web part is reaching the end of its support lifecycle, and the Maps web part is shifting from Bing Maps to Azure Maps—a change that will influence how we build pages going forward. On the AI side, the Knowledge agent keeps getting smarter, now supporting listening to page content in more languages, making your existing info even easier to consume.

And beyond the usual product updates, Microsoft dropped the new SPFx roadmap—the biggest update the framework has seen in years; and also announced the plans for the SharePoint 25th anniversary celebration happening on March 2nd. You’ll find all of this and more in the full post.

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What’s new for SharePoint – December 2025

December is usually a quiet month for Microsoft 365 updates, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing important happening. In fact, this month proves that quality matters more than quantity. A few key changes stand out and deserve your attention.

First, Copilot continues to make its way into SharePoint with the new list agent, allowing you to create lists using natural language and structured content. This is a big step toward simplifying everyday tasks for users. Then, there’s a critical update for admins: Content Security Policies (CSP) will soon be enforced in SharePoint Online, and if you have custom SPFx solutions, you’ll want to review them before March 2026 to avoid disruptions. Finally, SharePoint Catalog Management is here, giving admins a smarter way to organize and govern sites at scale without impacting end users.

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What’s new for SharePoint – November 2025

SharePoint branding is where I started, so seeing updates that make it easier to keep sites consistent always makes me happy. November brings branding governance via PowerShell and official dark themes for SharePoint sites, giving admins better control and users a modern look.

AI and Copilot features also shine this month, from the refreshed News “See all” page with audio briefings to the new SharePoint Pages Agent and smarter FAQ web part. These updates make intranets feel alive and easier to manage.

My final highlight is the new forms for document libraries, a simple change that improves user experience and helps keep content organized. Overall, this month is all about making SharePoint smarter, more beautiful, and more user-friendly.

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What’s new for SharePoint – October 2025

I can’t remember a month this quiet for SharePoint in recent memory. Still, don’t let the calm fool you—there are updates that will improve the way you work, whether you’re an end user or an administrator. My top highlight this month is the new Admin view, which gives administrators the ability to view and manage all SharePoint agents directly from the Admin Center.

The second standout is the updated document library experience. I have mixed feelings about this one. While I usually welcome UX improvements, the decision to swap the positions of the view selector and the New/Upload button feels counterintuitive, and I’m still trying to understand the logic behind it.

Beyond these, there are more than 10 new announcements waiting for you in the full post, from OneDrive enhancements for departing employees to Copilot integrations and advanced management insights. Dive in to explore what’s new and what’s next for SharePoint and related technologies.

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By João Ferreira Nov 3, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – September 2025

September was an exciting month for SharePoint and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, bringing updates that continue to push collaboration and content management forward. The highlight of the month is Knowledge Agent in SharePoint—a game-changing feature that combines intelligent content curation, automated site maintenance, and natural-language workflow creation, all within the SharePoint experience. This innovation aims to make knowledge management smarter and more proactive than ever.

Another major update worth celebrating is the story around SPFx Field Customizers. Microsoft listened to community feedback, and advanced customizations for Microsoft Lists are here to stay. These capabilities complement column formatting, giving developers and power users more flexibility to deliver tailored experiences where JSON formatting options fall short.

This post explores these highlights and other key updates from September, so you can stay ahead and make the most of what’s new in SharePoint and related technologies.

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What’s new for SharePoint – August 2025

August brought valuable updates and announcements for licensed Copilot users, with AI taking center stage across SharePoint. The big highlights this month are the new Agent Link WebPart, the SharePoint pages sections with AI, and the AI-generated audio briefings for SharePoint news in Viva Connections.

What’s cool about these updates is how they all work together to make your life easier. Whether you’re creating content with AI-powered page sections, managing documents with smart actions, or consuming news through audio briefings in Viva Connections, Microsoft is clearly betting big on AI to handle the boring stuff so you can focus on what matters. It’s all about making SharePoint smarter and more helpful without you having to think about it.

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By João Ferreira Sep 5, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – July 2025

July delivered some significant updates that will enhance your productivity, including enhanced Copilot capabilities in the text editor with new “refine” functionality that allows users to make targeted content improvements, global availability of eSignature services for secure document signing within the Microsoft ecosystem, and upcoming News page improvements that will integrate Copilot capabilities for a better user experience.

To learn more about these announcements, continue reading for detailed coverage of each feature, including rollout timelines, admin considerations, and potential benefits for your SharePoint environment.

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By João Ferreira Aug 7, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – June 2025

While June brought fewer announcements than usual, the updates we received are particularly significant and warrant careful attention.

The month’s biggest story was the SPFx Field Customizers deprecation notice that initially scheduled retirement for June 2026. Following substantial community feedback, Microsoft has postponed this planned change and continues to evaluate the situation. This serves as an important reminder to monitor these announcements closely and maintain transition strategies.

Key changes on the horizon include the retirement of Microsoft Lists mobile apps in favor of the mobile browser experience, and the unification of Stream and Clipchamp under the Clipchamp brand – a transition that will complete by late July 2025.

June also delivered valuable enhancements for content creators and administrators, including click-through rate metrics in page analytics, enhanced site headers and footers, and improved Content AI capabilities for document translation. Additionally, new compliance features around data lifecycle management and site attestation policies may require planning consideration.

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By João Ferreira Jun 30, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – May 2025

May brought some solid updates that actually make sense. The big news? 50 new page templates are rolling out soon, and they look way more practical than what we’ve had before.

There’s also a new FAQs web part powered by Copilot that might finally solve those repetitive support questions we all deal with. Plus OneDrive is getting some practical tools – think converting files to PDF and adding watermarks without jumping through hoops.

Which update sounds most useful for your team? Let me know in the comments – always curious what pain points these might solve for you.

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By João Ferreira May 31, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – April 2025

April brought an impressive batch of SharePoint updates, and two of them really caught my attention. These exciting changes will transform how teams work with SharePoint while adding some much-needed visual flair.

Microsoft is rolling out Viva Connections cards integration with SharePoint agents, creating a more interactive conversation experience right where you work. This smart addition lets you engage with information cards directly in your conversations without switching contexts.

Additionally, the SharePoint experience is getting a much-needed visual refresh with multi-color themes. Site owners will soon have access to eight new out-of-the-box themes through the Site branding feature, finally breaking free from limited color schemes.

These are just the updates that caught my eye this month! Check out the full blog post to see all the other SharePoint improvements coming your way. What features are you most looking forward to? Drop a comment below and let me know which updates will make the biggest difference for your team.

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