529865 – Microsoft 365 admin center: New Admin Control for Turning off People Skills

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center

Platform:

Mac, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1191920

Details:

This is a new control that tenant admins may use to turn off People Skills User Experiences for the entire organization, user group subsets, or individual users. This control can also be used to selectively deploy People Skills to a small group of pilot users before broader deployment to the rest of the tenant.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-11-17

updated:
2025-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're managing a large library. You have different sections for different types of books, and you want to make sure that only certain people can access specific sections. Maybe you want to test out a new section with a small group of readers before opening it up to everyone.

In the world of Microsoft 365, there's a new feature in the admin center that acts like the librarian in this scenario. It's a control that allows administrators to manage access to something called "People Skills User Experiences." This feature can be turned off for the entire organization, just like closing off a section of the library. Alternatively, it can be made available to specific groups or individuals, similar to giving special access to a select group of readers.

This control is useful for testing new features with a small group before deciding to roll them out to everyone. It ensures that any new changes can be evaluated and adjusted based on feedback, much like a library might trial a new section with a few patrons before a full launch. This approach helps organizations manage change effectively and ensures that new features are beneficial and well-received by users.