MC1182713 – (Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Update to News web part “See all” experience

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

499654

Details:

Summary:
The SharePoint News web part “See All” experience is refreshed with a modern mosaic layout and AI-powered features requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Rollout begins November 2025, completing by mid-March 2026 worldwide. No admin action is needed; core functionality remains unchanged.

Details:
Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
We're rolling out a refreshed "See All" experience for the SharePoint News web part (News.aspx page), bringing a modernized layout, improved visual rhythm, and new AI-powered capabilities to help users engage with news more effectively. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access the AI capabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 499654.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early November 2025 and completed in mid-February 2026 (previously late November 2025).
General Availability:
Worldwide: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).
GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-11-04

updated:
2026-02-10

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is updating the SharePoint News web part with a new mosaic layout and AI-powered features, accessible with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, while maintaining the core functions and automatically rolling out the changes.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in layout and interaction patterns without prior training or communication.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-the-news-web-part-on-a-sharepoint-page-c2dcee50-f5d7-434b-8cb9-a7feefd9f165, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=499654

Access to AI Features
Users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will be unable to access new AI-powered features, leading to a disparity in user experience and potential frustration.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-the-news-web-part-on-a-sharepoint-page-c2dcee50-f5d7-434b-8cb9-a7feefd9f165, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=499654

Helpdesk Overload
Increased inquiries and support requests may overwhelm helpdesk teams due to users needing assistance with the new features and layout changes.
   - roles: IT Support, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-the-news-web-part-on-a-sharepoint-page-c2dcee50-f5d7-434b-8cb9-a7feefd9f165, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=499654

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