check before: 2025-01-15
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SharePoint, Stream
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
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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
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-02-07 | MC Messages | 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). | 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). |
2025-02-07 | MC Last Updated | 01/16/2025 16:00:08 | 2025-02-06T16:38:22Z |
2025-02-07 | MC prepare | 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.
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 |
2025-01-17 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
2025-01-17 | MC Summary | SharePoint 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. |
2025-01-17 | MC Last Updated | 01/08/2025 01:20:57 | 2025-01-16T16:00:08Z |
2025-01-17 | MC Messages | 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 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). |
2025-01-17 | MC Title | Microsoft 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 |
2025-01-17 | MC End Time | 04/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T08:00:00Z |
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