492741 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Learning – Academy auto-save and drafting functionality

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Learning

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

(MC1133510)

Details:

Changes you make to new, draft, or published LPs are now saved automatically in the background. In addition, your updates are now saved in a draft state while editing a published LP until you are ready to publish. The live version stays untouched until you hit publish.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-05-09

updated:
2025-08-20

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're working on a legal document or a company policy. In the past, you might have had to save your work manually, which could lead to losing important changes if you forgot to save or if your computer crashed. Microsoft Viva Learning has introduced a feature similar to what you might find in modern word processors, where your work is automatically saved as you go. This means that any changes you make to learning plans (LPs) are saved in the background without you having to think about it.

Think of it like having a personal assistant who is constantly jotting down your notes and updates as you work, ensuring nothing is lost. This way, you can focus on the content rather than worrying about whether you've saved your work.

Additionally, when you're editing a published learning plan, your changes are saved as a draft. This is like working on a rough draft of a contract or a report. You can make all the changes you need without affecting the original document until you're completely satisfied and ready to finalize it. The original, published version remains available and unchanged until you decide to publish your updates. This ensures that the current version remains accessible and functional for others while you refine your updates.

Overall, these changes make the process of updating and managing learning plans more seamless and less prone to errors, allowing you to work more efficiently and with greater peace of mind.