check before: 2024-09-15
Product:
OneDrive, Windows
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Colored folders introduced on OneDrive web mid-2023 will be available in Windows File Explorer for OneDrive folders starting mid-September 2024. Users can view and manage folder colors directly in File Explorer. The feature will be on by default with no admin action required.
Details:
In mid-2023, we introduced colored folders for Microsoft OneDrive on the web as a way to personalize and customize folders. With this rollout, we will bring that functionality to the OneDrive folder in the Microsoft Windows File Explorer.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410218.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-08-31
updated:
2024-08-31
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of colored folders, which they may not be familiar with, leading to potential disruptions in their workflow.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410218
Documentation and Training Needs
The change may necessitate updates to user documentation and training materials, which could lead to temporary inefficiencies if users are not adequately informed about the new feature.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410218
Configutation Options**
Disable Colored Folders Feature
To prevent users from utilizing the colored folders feature in OneDrive for Business, you can disable the feature via Group Policy or registry settings.
- technical instructions: 1. Open Group Policy Editor. 2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > OneDrive. 3. Locate the policy 'Prevent users from changing the color of OneDrive folders'. 4. Set it to 'Enabled'.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/policy-settings, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/office/office-365-admin/security-and-compliance/mt227400(v=office.15)
Restrict Folder Color Management
To restrict users from managing folder colors in OneDrive, you can implement a policy that limits customization options.
- technical instructions: 1. Use the OneDrive admin center. 2. Go to 'Policies' > 'Sharing'. 3. Adjust settings to limit user permissions regarding folder customization. 4. Save changes.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/admin/manage/policies, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/administration
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