MC989979 – (Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New preview mode for Pages and News posts

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check before: 2025-01-31

Product:

SharePoint

Platform:

mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

473452

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new Preview mode for Pages and News posts, allowing users to see how content appears on different devices. The rollout will start in late March 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and training updates are recommended.

Details:
Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously late March).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by early May 2025 (previously late April).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

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2025-01-28

updated:
2025-03-11

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User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new Preview mode, leading to potential errors in content creation and publishing.
   - roles: Content Creators, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473452

Increased Help Desk Inquiries
Without prior notification and training, users may flood the help desk with inquiries regarding the new feature, leading to longer response times and decreased support for other issues.
   - roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473452

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2025-03-11MC Last Updated02/28/2025 20:50:342025-03-10T16:17:47Z
2025-03-11MC MessagesUpdated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).
Updated March 10, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously late March).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by early May 2025 (previously late April).
2025-03-11MC End Time06/02/2025 09:00:002025-06-16T09:00:00Z
2025-03-11MC SummaryMicrosoft SharePoint will introduce a new Preview mode for Pages and News posts, allowing users to see how content appears on different devices. Rollout starts in early March 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and training updates are recommended.Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new Preview mode for Pages and News posts, allowing users to see how content appears on different devices. The rollout will start in late March 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and training updates are recommended.
2025-03-01MC MessagesUpdated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).
Updated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).
2025-03-01MC TitleMicrosoft SharePoint: New preview mode for Pages and News posts(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New preview mode for Pages and News posts
2025-03-01MC Last Updated02/12/2025 18:43:062025-02-28T20:50:34Z
2025-03-01MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-03-01MC SummaryMicrosoft SharePoint will introduce a new Preview mode for Pages and News posts, allowing users to see how content appears on different devices. Rollout starts in early March 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and training updates are recommended.
2025-02-13MC End Time05/16/2025 09:00:002025-06-02T09:00:00Z
2025-02-13MC Last Updated02/05/2025 22:45:502025-02-12T18:43:06Z
2025-02-06MC MessagesComing soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
Updated February 5, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: The new Preview mode can be used to understand how Pages and News posts will appear on different device types when viewed by an audience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473452.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March).
2025-02-06MC Last Updated01/28/2025 02:13:082025-02-05T22:45:50Z

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