check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Amplify, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Viva Amplify will introduce 'Design ideas' for authors to enhance sections with new layouts and formats, rolling out in September 2024. This feature will be available by default for users with Authoring permissions and requires no admin action prior to rollout.
Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Viva Amplify: Authors editing sections in the Amplify main draft or the Amplify distribution channel for Microsoft SharePoint can now use Design ideas to rearrange and reformat their image, text sections, and the banner webpart. The selected designs for these sections are displayed in Outlook and Teams according to the channel specific render capabilities.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412943.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by mid-September 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-09-06
updated:
2024-09-06
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
Authors may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of new layout and formatting options without prior training or documentation, potentially leading to inefficient use of the tool.
- roles: Authors, Content Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412943
Increased Support Requests
Help desk teams may face a surge in support requests from users unfamiliar with the new Design ideas feature, impacting response times and user satisfaction.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412943
Configutation Options**
Restricting Design Ideas Feature
To restrict the Design Ideas feature in Microsoft Viva Amplify, you can manage user permissions and roles to limit access to Authoring permissions.
- technical instructions: 1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Navigate to 'Users' > 'Active users'. 3. Select the user you want to modify. 4. Under 'Roles', adjust the permissions to remove Authoring permissions.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/user-management/manage-user-roles?view=o365-worldwide
Disabling Design Ideas for Specific Users
If you want to disable the Design Ideas feature for specific users, consider using PowerShell to modify their permissions or settings.
- technical instructions: 1. Open PowerShell and connect to your Microsoft 365 tenant. 2. Use the command: Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName user@domain.com -UsageLocation 'US' -LicenseAssignment 'LicenseName' -AddLicenses 'LicenseName' -RemoveLicenses 'LicenseName'. 3. Adjust the license settings to disable features as needed.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/msonline/set-msoluser?view=azureadps-1.6
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