check before: 2023-11-01
Product:
Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Viva, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
The long-awaited feature to control what Topics get highlighted on SharePoint pages and news posts with an alternative user experience to discover Topics on the page. This item is no longer accurate and is being removed from the roadmap. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2022-09-28
updated:
2024-12-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva's anticipated feature to control Topic highlights on SharePoint pages has been removed from the roadmap, requiring users to continue using existing methods for managing and discovering Topics.
Direct effects for Operations**
Removal of Topic Control Feature
The removal of the feature to control highlighted Topics on SharePoint may lead to confusion among users who rely on this functionality for content discovery, resulting in a less personalized user experience.
- roles: Content Managers, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/microsoft-viva-controlling-topic-highlights-on-sharepoint/ba-p/3651230
User Experience Degradation
Without the ability to control Topic highlights, users may experience a cluttered interface, making it harder to find relevant information, which can lead to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/microsoft-viva-controlling-topic-highlights-on-sharepoint/ba-p/3651230
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-12-10 | RM Description | The long-awaited feature to control what Topics get highlighted on SharePoint pages and news posts with an alternative user experience to discover Topics on the page. | The long-awaited feature to control what Topics get highlighted on SharePoint pages and news posts with an alternative user experience to discover Topics on the page. This item is no longer accurate and is being removed from the roadmap. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
2024-12-10 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
2023-09-22 | RM Release | September CY2023 | November CY2023 |
2023-09-22 | RM Preview | August CY2023 | October CY2023 |
2023-08-12 | RM Release | March CY2023 | September CY2023 |
2023-08-12 | RM Preview | March CY2023 | August CY2023 |
2023-01-24 | RM Preview | December CY2022 | March CY2023 |
2023-01-24 | RM Release | December CY2022 | March CY2023 |
2023-01-24 | RM Product Tags | Microsoft Viva, SharePoint | Microsoft Viva |
2022-10-11 | RM Product Tags | Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Microsoft Viva | Microsoft Viva, SharePoint |
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