check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Defender, Defender for Office 365
Platform:
US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Enabling localization for the default Mark and Notify email template used in admin review and automation flows for user reported messages. This ensures end users receive review outcome notifications in their preferred language, improving understanding, trust, and participation in email reporting within Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-25
updated:
2026-02-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is localizing its email notifications to provide Mark and Notify email templates in users' preferred languages, enhancing communication and security across various environments, including standard multi-tenant and government cloud services.
Direct effects for Operations**
Localization Issues
If the localization feature is enabled without proper preparation, users may receive notifications in incorrect languages or formats, leading to confusion and miscommunication.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-localized-default-mark-and/ba-p/3651230
User Trust and Engagement
Without proper implementation, users may feel alienated or frustrated if they do not receive notifications in their preferred language, potentially decreasing their engagement in reporting suspicious emails.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-localized-default-mark-and/ba-p/3651230
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