check before: 2024-02-22
Product:
SharePoint
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft SharePoint will upgrade to the latest Fluent visual styling, with minor changes in padding or color on various UI controls. The rollout will begin in late February 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2024 for Worldwide. No action is needed to prepare for this change.
Details:
Updated February 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We're upgrading to the latest Fluent visual styling on the Microsoft SharePoint platform. You may notice minor changes, such as slight changes in padding or color on various user interface (UI) controls.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March).
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously late June).
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Created:
2024-02-08
updated:
2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- User Interface Changes
- Impact on IT Users: Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the visual changes in the SharePoint interface, which could temporarily hinder productivity.
- Roles Most Impacted: End Users, Project Managers, Content Creators.
- Training and Documentation Updates
- Impact on IT Operations: Existing training materials and documentation may require updates to reflect the new UI changes, leading to potential gaps in user knowledge.
- Roles Most Impacted: IT Trainers, Documentation Specialists, Help Desk Support.
- User Experience and Adoption
- Impact on IT Services: The change in visual styling may affect user adoption rates, as users may resist changes to familiar interfaces, potentially leading to decreased engagement with SharePoint.
- Roles Most Impacted: Change Management Teams, User Experience Designers.
- Support and Incident Management
- Impact on IT Administrators: Increased support tickets may arise as users report issues or seek clarification regarding the new interface, putting additional strain on IT support resources.
- Roles Most Impacted: IT Support Staff, System Administrators.
- Dependency on Other IT Services
- Impact on IT Operations: The upgrade may have interdependencies with other integrated services (e.g., Microsoft Teams, OneDrive), potentially causing unforeseen issues if those services are not aligned with the new SharePoint UI.
- Roles Most Impacted: IT Operations Managers, Integration Specialists.
References:
- Microsoft SharePoint Updates: [Microsoft 365 Roadmap](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap)
- Fluent Design System Overview: [Microsoft Fluent Design](https://www.microsoft.com/design/fluent/)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-02-22 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint will upgrade to the latest Fluent visual styling, with minor changes in padding or color on various UI controls. The rollout will begin in late February 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-April 2024 for Worldwide. No action is needed to prepare for this change. | |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Last Updated | 02/08/2024 05:35:14 | 2024-02-21T22:57:01Z |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Messages | We’re upgrading to the latest Fluent visual styling on the Microsoft SharePoint platform. You may notice minor changes, such as slight changes in padding or color on various user interface (UI) controls.
[When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2024 and expect to complete by late March 2024. Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early April 2024 and expect to complete by late June 2024. | Updated February 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We’re upgrading to the latest Fluent visual styling on the Microsoft SharePoint platform. You may notice minor changes, such as slight changes in padding or color on various user interface (UI) controls. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2024 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by early April 2024 (previously late March). Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously late June). |
| 2024-02-22 | MC Title | Upgrade for the latest Microsoft Fluent Design System visual styling on Microsoft SharePoint | (Updated) Upgrade for the latest Microsoft Fluent Design System visual styling on Microsoft SharePoint |
| 2024-02-22 | MC End Time | 08/05/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-26T09:00:00Z |
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