481158 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Amplify – Multiple column layouts in email

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Amplify

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Viva Amplify authored email will support two column layouts.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-06

updated:
2025-10-22

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Email Layout Changes
The introduction of multiple column layouts in emails may lead to confusion among users who are accustomed to single column formats, potentially resulting in misinterpretation of information and decreased productivity.
   - roles: Marketing Team, HR Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-viva-amplify-new-features-to-enhance-employee-communication/

User Training and Adaptation
Users may require additional training to effectively utilize the new two column layout, leading to temporary disruptions in communication and workflow until they adapt to the changes.
   - roles: Content Creators, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-viva-amplify-new-features-to-enhance-employee-communication/

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're preparing a presentation for a big meeting. You have a lot of information to share, but you want to make sure it's easy for everyone to understand and follow. Instead of putting everything on one long slide, you decide to use two columns. This way, you can organize the information better, perhaps with text on one side and images or charts on the other. It makes the presentation look cleaner and helps your audience grasp the information more quickly.

This is similar to what Microsoft Viva Amplify is doing with emails. Previously, emails were like those long slides with everything in one column. Now, with the support for two-column layouts, you can organize the content more effectively. You might have a list of bullet points on one side and a relevant image or a graph on the other. This makes the email not only more visually appealing but also easier for the reader to digest the information.

Just like in your presentation, where you want to keep your audience engaged and ensure they understand your message, the two-column layout in emails helps in communicating more clearly and efficiently. It's a simple change, but it can make a big difference in how your message is received and understood.