MC875179 – Microsoft OneDrive: Find files faster with the improved search experience in OneDrive for the web

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check before: 2024-09-30

Product:

OneDrive

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

395379

Details:

Summary:
An improved search experience is coming to OneDrive for the web, enabling users to find files more efficiently with new filters and a clickable location column. Rollout starts late September 2024, completing by late October 2024, and requires no admin action.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft OneDrive for the web: Improved search experience for finding files stored in your OneDrive, shared folders, and document libraries.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395379.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-28

updated:
2024-08-28

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Direct effects for Operations**

Search Functionality Disruption
If users are not prepared for the new search experience, they may struggle to adapt to the new filters and interface, leading to confusion and inefficiency in locating files.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

Training and Documentation Gaps
Without prior notification and updated documentation, users may not understand how to utilize the new search features effectively, resulting in decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

Increased Support Requests
The rollout of the new search experience may lead to an increase in support requests from users facing difficulties, overwhelming IT support resources.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Personnel
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

Configutation Options**

Search Filters Configuration
Configure search filters to enhance file discovery in OneDrive.
   - technical instructions: No specific technical instructions available as this feature is on by default after rollout.
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

User Notification
Notify users about the upcoming changes to the search experience in OneDrive.
   - technical instructions: Prepare a communication plan to inform users about the new search features and how to use them effectively.
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

Documentation Update
Update internal documentation to reflect the new search functionalities in OneDrive.
   - technical instructions: Review and revise existing documentation to include new search filters and functionalities post-rollout.
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395379

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