120747 – Excel: Insert Images from Your Mobile Device (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Android, iOS, mobile, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

Details:

Insert Images from Your Mobile Device. This item is inaccurate and will be removed from the roadmap. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-07-14

updated:
2024-10-05

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Feature Removal Impact
The removal of the feature to insert images from mobile devices may lead to user frustration and decreased productivity, as users may have relied on this functionality for their work.
   - roles: End Users, Mobile Application Developers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/insert-images-from-your-mobile-device/ba-p/1234567, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-excel-october-2023/ " target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-excel-october-2023/

User Experience Degradation
Without the ability to insert images directly from mobile devices, users may experience a more cumbersome workflow, leading to potential delays in project completion and collaboration.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-excel-october-2023/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-excel-mobile-apps-are-getting-a-new-feature

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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