check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft OneDrive is removing the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy, with rollout starting early April 2025. This change will allow users to choose how to handle file conflicts in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. No admin action is required before the rollout. More information is available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap.
Details:
We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
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2024-11-01
updated:
2024-11-01
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Direct effects for Operations**
File Conflict Management
Users will have to manage file conflicts manually, potentially leading to confusion and loss of productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
User Experience
Users may experience frustration due to the inability to merge changes directly, leading to multiple file versions.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Documentation and Training Needs
Organizations may need to update training materials and documentation to reflect the new file conflict resolution process.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Increased Support Requests
IT support may see an increase in requests related to file conflicts and user confusion over the new process.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Change Management
Without proper communication, users may be unprepared for the change, leading to disruptions in workflow.
- roles: Change Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
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