check before: 2024-09-30
Product:
Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
The Microsoft Edge sidebar will be off by default for non-active and new users, but can be re-enabled in settings. Active users will see no change. Administrators can use the HubsSidebarEnabled policy to manage this. The update rolls out in late September to early October 2024.
Details:
For non-active sidebar users and new Microsoft Edge users, the sidebar will be turned OFF. Users can go to Settings > Sidebar to turn the sidebar ON again at any time. For active sidebar users, the current sidebar state will remain the same. Administrators can control the availability of the sidebar using the HubsSidebarEnabled policy.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in Microsoft Edge Stable version 129 by late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.
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Created:
2024-09-12
updated:
2024-09-12
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Direct effects for Operations**
Sidebar Visibility Change
Non-active and new users will have the sidebar turned OFF by default, potentially leading to confusion and decreased productivity as they may not be aware of its functionality.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#hubssidebarenabled
User Experience Disruption
Users who rely on the sidebar for quick access to tools may experience a disruption in their workflow, leading to frustration and inefficiency.
- roles: End Users, Productivity Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#hubssidebarenabled
Administrative Management
Administrators may face increased support requests from users who are unaware of the sidebar being turned OFF, leading to additional workload and potential delays in response.
- roles: IT Administrators, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#hubssidebarenabled
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