553219 – Microsoft 365: New profile cards for buildings, rooms and desks

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Buildings, rooms and desks that are added to the Places directory will have new profile cards, accessible from Copilot Chat and across other Microsoft 365 entry points.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2026-01-31

updated:
2026-01-31

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 is introducing new profile cards for buildings, rooms, and desks, integrated with tools like Copilot Chat, to streamline the process of finding and managing office spaces by providing essential details and availability at a glance.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or difficulty in locating buildings, rooms, and desks due to the new profile cards, leading to inefficiencies in navigation and collaboration.
   - roles: End Users, Facilities Management
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-new-profile-cards-for-buildings-rooms-and-desks/ba-p/1234567

Training and Adoption Challenges
Without proper preparation, users may struggle to adapt to the new interface and features of the profile cards, resulting in decreased productivity and increased support requests.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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