487860 – Microsoft 365 app: Microsoft Places Management portal

Product:

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1122163

Details:

Places Admins can use a user-friendly interface to manage their Places directory data such as create, view and edit buildings, floors, sections, rooms and desks. #MicrosoftPlaces

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-09-10

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft has introduced a new feature within the Microsoft 365 app called the Microsoft Places Management portal. This tool is designed to help Places Admins efficiently manage their workspace environments. Imagine this portal as a digital blueprint of your office space, where you can oversee and adjust various elements like buildings, floors, sections, rooms, and desks.

Think of it like managing a large library. In a library, you have different sections for different genres, and within those sections, there are shelves filled with books. Similarly, the Microsoft Places Management portal allows you to organize and manage your office space. You can create new "sections" (like adding a new genre section in the library), view existing "floors" (like checking the layout of the library), and edit "rooms" and "desks" (similar to rearranging books on a shelf or changing the shelf's location).

This user-friendly interface is like having a digital librarian who helps you keep track of where everything is and ensures that the space is used efficiently. It allows for easy updates and changes, making it simple to adapt to new needs or reconfigure spaces as necessary. The portal is accessible through the web, making it convenient for administrators to manage spaces from anywhere, similar to how you might access an online catalog to see what books are available in the library.

In summary, the Microsoft Places Management portal provides a streamlined way to manage office spaces, ensuring that everything is organized and easily accessible, much like a well-maintained library.