check before: 2025-09-01
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Fabric, Power BI
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Fabric will introduce multitasking improvements in early September 2025, including horizontal tabs, multiple open workspaces with color coding, an Object Explorer, and a raised open item limit. These changes enhance workflow efficiency and apply only to Fabric, not Power BI. No action is needed now.
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Introduction
We're introducing new multitasking enhancements in Microsoft Fabric to help users work more efficiently across complex workflows. These updates improve navigation, context awareness, and workspace management-making the experience smoother, faster, and more intuitive.
When this will happen
Public Preview (Worldwide): Rollout begins early September 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-September 2025.
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Created:
2025-09-10
updated:
2025-09-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Fabric is introducing new features such as increased document capacity, horizontal tabs for easier navigation, multiple open workspaces for better project organization, and an Object Explorer for a comprehensive view of open items, enhancing multitasking efficiency without affecting Power BI.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The introduction of horizontal tabs and multiple open workspaces may confuse users who are accustomed to the current interface, leading to potential inefficiencies during the transition period.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/01/coming-soon-multitasking-improvements-in-microsoft-fabric/
Increased Complexity in Workflow Management
With the addition of new features like Object Explorer and raised open item limits, users may struggle to adapt to the increased complexity, resulting in a temporary decline in productivity as they learn the new system.
- roles: Data Analysts, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/01/coming-soon-multitasking-improvements-in-microsoft-fabric/
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