In March 2025, we see a series of intriguing updates from Microsoft that may interest those of you who use SharePoint and Microsoft Teams in your work.
Create Pages with Copilot in SharePoint
Microsoft has introduced the ability to create pages using Copilot in SharePoint. This means users can now leverage generative AI and Microsoft Graph to quickly and easily create content-rich and visually appealing pages. Using existing documents such as Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs as foundational data, you can now create pages that seamlessly meet your organization's standards.
Enhanced News Experience in Microsoft Viva Connections
Within Microsoft Teams, Viva Connections has received an updated news experience. This new feature provides improved visibility and consumption of news, with information flowing in based on the sites you follow or frequently visit. The news feed is tailored to the news you are authorized to see, prioritizing information from key news sites within the organization.
Improvements in PDF Editing and Table Tools in SharePoint
SharePoint has also received a new toolbar for tables, making it easier to work with tables within Text web parts. Additionally, the layout and tools for editing PDF files have been updated, providing users with a smoother experience when working with PDF documents in SharePoint and OneDrive.
Approval Processes and OCR in Microsoft 365
Another significant update is the ability to add approval processes for all lists and libraries in Microsoft 365, simplifying workflows and increasing efficiency. Additionally, an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature is introduced for OneDrive, making it easier to search and find information in image files.
For a deeper insight into these updates and more details about what is being rolled out in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, we recommend reading the full article from Microsoft here.
