check before: 2026-05-13
Product:
Microsoft 365 suite, Planner
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Starting May 13, 2026, Message center posts synced to Planner will support HTML formatting, improving readability with rich text, links, and images. This update, enabled by default, ensures consistent display between Message center and Planner without requiring any action from admins. Existing synced items will update over time.
Details:
Introduction:
To improve readability and consistency across Microsoft admin tools, we're updating Message center (MC) posts that are synchronized to Planner to support HTML formatting. This change ensures that admins see Message center content in Planner with the same rich formatting they see in Message center, making it easier to review updates, understand impact, and follow links without losing context.
When this will happen:
We will begin rolling out this change May 13, 2026.
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Created:
2026-05-12
updated:
2026-05-12
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Direct effects for Operations**
HTML Formatting Implementation
The introduction of HTML formatting may lead to confusion among users if they are not prepared for the change, as they might expect plain text and could misinterpret the new formatting features.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Admins, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/planner/track-message-center-tasks-planner
Consistency in Display
Without preparation, users may experience inconsistencies in how information is presented, leading to potential miscommunication or misunderstanding of updates due to varying formats.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Admins, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/planner/track-message-center-tasks-planner
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