What’s new for SharePoint – February 2026

I’m publishing this What’s New in SharePoint for February 2026 on a symbolic day. Today, SharePoint turns 25. There’s a big celebration happening, and by the time you read this, chances are new announcements are already landing. But what’s interesting is that February quietly gave us a glimpse of where SharePoint is heading—before the lights went on.

While many are waiting for what will be unveiled later today, Microsoft has already been laying the groundwork through small but meaningful updates in the roadmap and the Message Center. This month, I want to highlight two of them. The first is grounded chat for SharePoint Lists, where Context IQ in Microsoft 365 Copilot can now pull list data directly into prompts, improving accuracy and relevance. The second is the reimagined SharePoint home experience, a single, intuitive page that brings together what actually matters across the platform.

If this is what surfaced quietly in February, it sets an interesting tone for what comes next. SharePoint is clearly still evolving.

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By João Ferreira Mar 2, 2026 SharePoint 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 – June 2024

As the northern hemisphere welcomes the beginning of summer, many of us start to wind down and head off on our well-deserved holidays to soak up the good weather. However, one thing that is not showing any signs of slowing down is the roll-out of new features and announcements for SharePoint. In June 2024, we’ve seen a lot of new options for content editors that promise to revolutionize how pages are created.

Viva Amplify, in particular, has received the largest batch of updates since its release. These enhancements aim to streamline workflows and improve user experience, ensuring that SharePoint continues to be a leading platform for content management and collaboration. So, as you pack your bags for your summer getaway, don’t forget to check out the latest updates on SharePoint and related technologies.

Happy summer, and happy SharePointing!

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By João Ferreira Jun 29, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – August 2023

Discover the latest advancements in SharePoint and related technologies, including the revolutionary Clipchamp for work that simplifies video editing, as well as accessibility improvements like marking decorative images and refining heading structures. These updates epitomize Microsoft’s commitment to seamless collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

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By João Ferreira Aug 29, 2023 What's new 0 Comments