check before: 2024-02-24
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
The update introduces a two-part question post and code snippet formatting in Viva Engage, with a rollout from March to November 2024. Community admins can convert posts between discussions and questions, and users should update training materials accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 376700 and 378778 are associated with these changes.
Details:
Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage:
Changes to question post type
Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details.
New formatting capability: code snippets
Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late September).
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2024-09-20
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva Engage is updating its platform to include a required main question field and an optional detailed information field for posting questions, and a new feature allowing users to add code snippets to posts, with these changes rolling out from March to November 2024.
Direct effects for Operations**
Question Post Update
The introduction of a two-part question post may lead to confusion among users who are not familiar with the new format, potentially resulting in poorly structured questions and decreased engagement.
- roles: Community Admins, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=376700
Code Snippet Formatting
The new code snippet feature may overwhelm users who are not technically inclined, leading to improper usage and frustration when trying to format their posts correctly.
- roles: End Users, Community Admins
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=378778
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Messages | Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late July). | Updated September 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously late September). |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Last Updated | 08/16/2024 01:13:26 | 2024-09-20T01:18:25Z |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by late September 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. | The update introduces a two-part question post and code snippet formatting in Viva Engage, with a rollout from March to November 2024. Community admins can convert posts between discussions and questions, and users should update training materials accordingly. Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 376700 and 378778 are associated with these changes. |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Last Updated | 07/23/2024 00:15:04 | 2024-08-16T01:13:26Z |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Messages | Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024 (previously early July). | Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late July). |
| 2024-08-16 | MC End Time | 08/26/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-11-11T08:00:00Z |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by late September 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Last Updated | 05/23/2024 00:12:51 | 2024-07-23T00:15:04Z |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Messages | Updated May 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by early July 2024 (previously mid-May). | Updated July 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024 (previously early July). |
| 2024-07-23 | MC End Time | 08/05/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-26T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-07-23 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by early July 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by late July 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. |
| 2024-05-23 | MC Last Updated | 04/19/2024 21:34:24 | 2024-05-23T00:12:51Z |
| 2024-05-23 | MC Messages | Updated April 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously early April). | Updated May 22, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by early July 2024 (previously mid-May). |
| 2024-05-23 | MC End Time | 06/17/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-05T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-05-23 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by mid-May 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by early July 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. |
| 2024-04-20 | MC Last Updated | 04/05/2024 00:29:41 | 2024-04-19T21:34:24Z |
| 2024-04-20 | MC Messages | Updated April 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March). | Updated April 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by mid-May 2024 (previously early April). |
| 2024-04-20 | MC End Time | 05/06/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-06-17T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-04-20 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by early April 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by mid-May 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Messages | We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage:
Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024. | Updated April 4, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making two changes to posts in Viva Engage: Changes to question post type Viva Engage is updating its questions to include two parts: a required field for the main question and an optional larger field for extra details. This change will enhance the clarity and readability of the question title, making it easier to scan and read. Additionally, the optional larger field allows users to provide additional context and details. New formatting capability: code snippets Users will be able to add code snippets to their posts, discussions, replies, questions, polls, and praises on Viva Engage. Additionally, if customers are licensed for Answers in Viva Engage, this feature will also be available when asking questions on Answers. To add code snippets, locate the new button on the publisher command bar. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 376700 and 378778 [When this will happen:] Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early March 2024 and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March). |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Engage: Viva Engage question post update | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Viva Engage question post update |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Last Updated | 02/10/2024 02:28:22 | 2024-04-05T00:29:41Z |
| 2024-04-05 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-04-05 | MC Summary | The message details updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a two-part question post structure for clarity and an option to add code snippets to various post types. The rollout is expected to complete by early April 2024. It also advises updating training and documentation accordingly. |
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