check before: 2024-07-13
Product:
OneDrive
Platform:
US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft OneDrive is updating its shared folder experience. Users will now access shared folders via the People view in their own OneDrive, organized by the sharer, starting mid-September 2024. This change requires no admin action but users should be informed. More details are on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378.
Details:
Updated September 17, 2024: We have updated the images below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August).
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-06-29
updated:
2024-09-18
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new navigation method to access shared folders, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity as they adapt to the change.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395378
Training Needs
The change may necessitate additional training for users to understand the new shared folder experience, impacting time and resources for training sessions.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395378
Documentation Updates
Existing documentation may become outdated, requiring updates to reflect the new shared folder experience, which could lead to inconsistencies in user guidance.
- roles: IT Documentation Specialists, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395378
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft OneDrive is updating how users interact with shared folders. Imagine you're at a library, and instead of going to a specific section to find a book someone recommended, you have a personal bookshelf where all recommended books are neatly organized by the person who suggested them. This is similar to the new OneDrive experience.
Previously, when you accessed a shared folder in OneDrive, it was like visiting the original owner's library to view the folder. With the update, starting mid-September 2024, when you open a shared folder, it will appear in your own OneDrive under a "People" view. This is like having those shared folders directly on your personal bookshelf, organized by who shared them with you. It makes finding and accessing shared content more intuitive and personal.
This change will happen automatically, so there's no need for administrative action. However, it's helpful to inform users about this update so they know where to find their shared folders. Just like updating a library guide to show where the new personal bookshelves are located, updating any relevant documentation will ensure everyone knows how to navigate the new system.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-09-18 | MC Messages | Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the images below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August). | Updated September 17, 2024: We have updated the images below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August). |
| 2024-09-18 | MC Last Updated | 09/12/2024 04:07:43 | 2024-09-17T19:51:08Z |
| 2024-09-12 | MC Messages | Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August). | Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the images below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August). |
| 2024-09-12 | MC Last Updated | 08/16/2024 01:16:55 | 2024-09-12T04:07:43Z |
| 2024-08-16 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft OneDrive is updating its shared folder experience. Users will now access shared folders via the People view in their own OneDrive, organized by the sharer, starting late July 2024. This change requires no admin action but users should be informed. More details are on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. | Microsoft OneDrive is updating its shared folder experience. Users will now access shared folders via the People view in their own OneDrive, organized by the sharer, starting mid-September 2024. This change requires no admin action but users should be informed. More details are on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Last Updated | 06/29/2024 00:34:25 | 2024-08-16T01:16:55Z |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Messages | We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. | Updated August 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're making a change to the shared folder experience in Microsoft OneDrive. Currently, when a user opens a shared folder in OneDrive, they are taken to a view of that folder within the sharer's OneDrive. In the new experience, opening a shared folder will take the user to the shared folder within the People view of their own OneDrive. This view, organized by people, shows and allows access to all the files and folders that have been shared with the user. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395378. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously late August). |
| 2024-08-16 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive: Change to shared folder experience | (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Change to shared folder experience |
| 2024-08-16 | MC End Time | 10/07/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-10-28T08:00:00Z |
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