MC803014 – (Updated) Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web: Enhanced File menu and easier file renaming

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check before: 2024-05-15

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Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web

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Online, Web, World tenant

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Feature update, Updated message, User impact

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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web will have an enhanced File menu and more efficient file renaming. Rollout started in mid-May 2024, with full availability expected by late November 2024. The update addresses user feedback for ease of use and clarity in autosaving. No admin action is needed for the rollout.

Details:
Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Word for the web, Microsoft Excel for the web, and Microsoft PowerPoint for the web: An enhanced File menu, so users can more easily create, open, share, export, and manage files. We have also updated the autosave experience and made file renaming more efficient.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We began rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).

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Created:
2024-06-19

updated:
2024-10-16

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summary for non-techies**

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Enhanced File Menu Usability
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the sudden change in the File menu layout and functionality, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new interface without prior training or preparation.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/05/15/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-word-excel-and-powerpoint-for-web/

Autosave Clarity
Users may not immediately understand the new autosave feature, potentially leading to anxiety about data loss or incorrect file versions being saved, which can impact their overall user experience and trust in the application.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/05/15/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-word-excel-and-powerpoint-for-web/

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you’re at a library, and you’re trying to find a book. Previously, the library had a complex catalog system that made it hard to locate the book you wanted. You might have had to ask a librarian for help or spend extra time figuring it out yourself. Now, the library has revamped its catalog, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. You can easily see where the book is located, find out if it’s available in different formats, and even check out previous editions if needed. This is similar to what Microsoft has done with the File menu in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web.

The enhanced File menu is like this new library catalog. It’s designed to help users navigate more easily through their documents. You can quickly see where your file is saved, much like finding the exact shelf where your book is located. If you want to download your document in a different format, like a PDF, it’s now simpler to find this option, just as you might find an e-book version of your library book.

Previously, saving a copy of your document was like having to photocopy a book page by page. Now, with the “Create a copy” feature, it’s as if you can just press a button and get a duplicate instantly, whether you want it online or on your local device. Moving a file to a different folder is as straightforward as moving a book to a different shelf.

Renaming a file is now as easy as changing the label on a book spine. You just click on the file name and type in the new name, similar to how you might write a new title on a book label.

These changes are being rolled out automatically, so you don’t need to do anything special to start using them. It’s like the library updating its system overnight, and when you walk in the next day, everything is already set up for you. Just make sure to let your team know about these updates, so they can take full advantage of the improved features.

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-10-16MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact
2024-10-16MC SummaryMicrosoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web will soon feature an enhanced File menu and more efficient file renaming. Rollout begins mid-May 2024, completing by early October 2024. The update addresses user feedback for easier file management and clearer autosave indication. No admin action is required for the rollout.Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web will have an enhanced File menu and more efficient file renaming. Rollout started in mid-May 2024, with full availability expected by late November 2024. The update addresses user feedback for ease of use and clarity in autosaving. No admin action is needed for the rollout.
2024-10-16MC Last Updated06/19/2024 01:28:042024-10-16T01:14:59Z
2024-10-16MC MessagesComing soon for Microsoft Word for the web, Microsoft Excel for the web, and Microsoft PowerPoint for the web: An enhanced File menu, so users can more easily create, open, share, export, and manage files. We have also updated the autosave experience and made file renaming more efficient.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We began rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Word for the web, Microsoft Excel for the web, and Microsoft PowerPoint for the web: An enhanced File menu, so users can more easily create, open, share, export, and manage files. We have also updated the autosave experience and made file renaming more efficient.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We began rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024 (previously early October).
2024-10-16MC TitleMicrosoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web: Enhanced File menu and easier file renaming(Updated) Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for web: Enhanced File menu and easier file renaming
2024-10-16MC End Time10/31/2024 08:00:002025-01-06T08:00:00Z

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