MC974354 – (Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: Re-imagined Hero with the new carousel layout in pages and news

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check before: 2025-01-15

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SharePoint, Stream

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Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

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395214

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft SharePoint Online introduces a new Carousel layout for the Hero web part, enhancing pages and news with a slideshow, new styles, and imagery. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with completion expected by late January 2025. No admin action is required for this update.

Details:
Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the content.
We are introducing a new Carousel layout to make the Hero web part more attractive. This new layout will feature a slideshow and a selection of new styles with imagery, bold text, and a call to action, creating a more engaging page experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395214.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will start rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late-February).

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2025-01-08

updated:
2025-02-07

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User Interface Changes
The introduction of the new Carousel layout may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential misinterpretation of content hierarchy and navigation issues.
   - roles: Content Authors, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-hero-web-part-d57f449b-19a0-4b0d-8ce3-be5866430645, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395214

User Engagement
The new Carousel layout may initially overwhelm users with too much information or visual stimuli, potentially leading to decreased engagement or frustration if not properly communicated.
   - roles: Content Authors, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-hero-web-part-d57f449b-19a0-4b0d-8ce3-be5866430645, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395214

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change history

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2025-02-07MC MessagesUpdated January 16, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing a new Carousel layout to make the Hero web part more attractive. This new layout will feature a slideshow and a selection of new styles with imagery, bold text, and a call to action, creating a more engaging page experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395214.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will start rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late-February).
Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the content.
We are introducing a new Carousel layout to make the Hero web part more attractive. This new layout will feature a slideshow and a selection of new styles with imagery, bold text, and a call to action, creating a more engaging page experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395214.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will start rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late-February).
2025-02-07MC Last Updated01/16/2025 16:00:082025-02-06T16:38:22Z
2025-02-07MC prepareThis rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395214
This rollout will happen automatically with no admin action required. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation as appropriate.
Additional resources: Use the Hero web part - Microsoft Support
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-hero-web-part-d57f449b-19a0-4b0d-8ce3-be5866430645
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=395214
2025-01-17MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact
2025-01-17MC SummarySharePoint Online introduces a Carousel layout for the Hero web part, enhancing pages and news with a slideshow, new styles, and a call to action. Rollout begins mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-February 2025 for General Availability, requiring no admin action.Microsoft SharePoint Online introduces a new Carousel layout for the Hero web part, enhancing pages and news with a slideshow, new styles, and imagery. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with completion expected by late January 2025. No admin action is required for this update.
2025-01-17MC Last Updated01/08/2025 01:20:572025-01-16T16:00:08Z
2025-01-17MC MessagesWe are introducing a new Carousel layout to make the Hero web part more attractive. This new layout will feature a slideshow and a selection of new styles with imagery, bold text, and a call to action, creating a more engaging page experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395214.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will start rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late-February 2025.
Updated January 16, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing a new Carousel layout to make the Hero web part more attractive. This new layout will feature a slideshow and a selection of new styles with imagery, bold text, and a call to action, creating a more engaging page experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395214.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will start rolling out in mid-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late-February).
2025-01-17MC TitleMicrosoft SharePoint Online: Re-imagined Hero with the new carousel layout in pages and news(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: Re-imagined Hero with the new carousel layout in pages and news
2025-01-17MC End Time04/30/2025 09:00:002025-03-03T08:00:00Z

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