MC1034587 – Microsoft Viva Engage: Create articles and questions more easily with the updated “Create new” button

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check before: 2025-04-01

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Engage, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

484852

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Viva Engage will update the "Create new" button for premium users to include options for creating Question and Article posts. This change will roll out in April 2025 and applies to the Engage app on desktop, Outlook, and Teams. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Engage premium users: We will add existing creation options for Question and Article posts to the Create new button.
An Engage premium user is licensed for Microsoft Viva Suite or the Microsoft Viva Employee Communications and Communities Suite.
This message applies to:
Engage app on the desktop (as a progressive web app)
Engage app in Microsoft Outlook (new Outlook for Windows desktop, Outlook for the web, and new Outlook for Mac desktop)
Engage app in Microsoft Teams (Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web)
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 484852.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-18

updated:
2025-03-18

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Impact from New Creation Options
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not adequately informed about the new options for creating Question and Article posts, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the feature.
   - roles: End Users, Content Creators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/engage/setup, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/write-and-schedule-posts-articles-and-announcements-in-viva-engage-dc806ad9-73bb-49ae-9c68-d800fd902649

Operational Impact Due to Lack of Preparation
Without prior notification, users may not be aware of the changes, leading to a temporary decrease in productivity as they adapt to the new interface and options available in the Create new button.
   - roles: Team Leaders, Project Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/engage/setup, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=484852

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