check before: 2025-02-01
Product:
Copilot
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
The Microsoft 365 app on Windows added settings to pin the app to the taskbar.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-12-14
updated:
2025-01-11
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 now allows users to pin the app directly to the Windows taskbar for quick access, enhancing productivity by streamlining app accessibility.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in app settings, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new interface and functionality.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-apps-october-2023/
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new settings without prior preparation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new features, straining IT resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-apps-october-2023/
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-01-11 | RM Release | January CY2025 | February CY2025 |
2025-01-11 | RM Description | The Microsoft 365 app on Windows added settings to pin the app to the taskbar and launch it with a Copilot hardware key. | The Microsoft 365 app on Windows added settings to pin the app to the taskbar. |
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