155751 – Microsoft Stream: Insert and playback videos in Word and PowerPoint (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps, OneDrive, SharePoint, Stream

Platform:

Mac, mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

Links:

Details:

This feature allows customers to insert Stream (on SharePoint) videos into PowerPoint and Word using the existing "Insert Online Video" feature in those apps. Video playback happens inline within Word and PowerPoint with enhanced playback features such as transcripts, captions, search, chapters, and playback speed controls. Stream (on SharePoint) videos are videos stored in a user's OneDrive Business account or in SharePoint. Note: Video insertion will be available on desktop client and web, but not on mobile. Video playback will be available on desktop client, web and mobile. PowerPoint for Mac is supported; however, Word for Mac is not supported.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-07-27

updated:
2024-06-06

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Integration Challenges
- Potential issues with the integration of Microsoft Stream with existing IT infrastructure, especially if there are custom configurations or legacy systems in place.
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators, System Integrators
- Reference: [Microsoft Stream Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/stream/)

- Increased Support Requests
- Anticipation of a surge in support tickets related to video insertion and playback functionalities, particularly from users unfamiliar with the new features.
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
- Reference: [ITIL Change Management](https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/itil)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Dependency on OneDrive and SharePoint
- The new feature relies heavily on OneDrive and SharePoint for video storage and retrieval, which may lead to performance issues if these services experience downtime or latency.
- Role Impacted: Cloud Services Administrators, Data Management Teams
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Service Health](https://portal.office.com/adminportal/home/servicehealth)

- User Experience Variability
- Users may experience inconsistencies in functionality across different platforms (desktop vs. mobile) and applications (Word vs. PowerPoint), leading to confusion and potential disruption in workflows.
- Role Impacted: End Users, Project Managers
- Reference: [Microsoft Office Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office)