check before: 2023-09-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Mac, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Sensitivity bar provides a more prominent and contextual user experience for viewing and applying sensitivity labels in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on Mac. This item is inaccurate and will be removed from the roadmap. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Release Phase:
Preview, Current Channel, General Availability
Created:
2023-09-22
updated:
2024-10-05
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the sudden removal of the sensitivity bar feature, leading to uncertainty about how to apply sensitivity labels effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/the-new-sensitivity-bar-in-microsoft-365-apps-on-mac/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Tickets
The removal of the sensitivity bar could lead to an increase in support tickets as users seek assistance on how to manage sensitivity labels without the new feature.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-sensitivity-labels-in-microsoft-365/
Workflow Disruption
Users accustomed to the new sensitivity bar may experience disruptions in their workflow, as they need to revert to previous methods of applying sensitivity labels.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/15/what-s-new-in-microsoft-365-apps/
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Opportunities**
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Potentional Risks**
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-10-05 | RM Description | Sensitivity bar provides a more prominent and contextual user experience for viewing and applying sensitivity labels in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on Mac. | Sensitivity bar provides a more prominent and contextual user experience for viewing and applying sensitivity labels in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on Mac. This item is inaccurate and will be removed from the roadmap. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
2024-10-05 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
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