check before: 2025-01-31

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Amplify, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

395213

Details:

Summary:
SharePoint introduces Flexible Sections, allowing page customization without strict column structures. Web parts can be resized and moved dynamically. New section templates are available, and the features will roll out from early February to late April 2025. Organizations should prepare users and help desks for these updates.

Details:
Flexible sections are a new section type that allow authors to build pages without a strict column structure. Web parts can be dynamically resized and moved within flexible sections to create a fully customized section. Flexible sections unlock an endless number of design possibilities for sections.
With the introduction of flexible sections, we have reimagined section templates that are located in the content pane toolbox. The new section templates will be powered by both flexible and column-based sections with example content. All sample content from these templates is placed onto the canvas when a section template is applied.
Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The new flexible section type and section templates will be available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395213.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late-January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously mid-March).
General Availability (Production, GCC, GCC High, DOD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by late April 2025.

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2025-02-07

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User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the new flexible section layout, leading to potential errors in page design and content placement.
   - roles: Content Authors, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=395213

Increased Help Desk Load
The introduction of flexible sections without adequate preparation may result in a surge of support requests as users struggle to adapt to the new features.
   - roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=395213

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2025-02-07MC MessagesFlexible sections are a new section type that allow authors to build pages without a strict column structure. Web parts can be dynamically resized and moved within flexible sections to create a fully customized section. Flexible sections unlock an endless number of design possibilities for sections.
With the introduction of flexible sections, we have reimagined section templates that are located in the content pane toolbox. The new section templates will be powered by both flexible and column-based sections with example content. All sample content from these templates is placed onto the canvas when a section template is applied.
The new flexible section type and section templates will be available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395213.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late-January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-March 2025.
General Availability (Production, GCC, GCC High, DOD): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
Flexible sections are a new section type that allow authors to build pages without a strict column structure. Web parts can be dynamically resized and moved within flexible sections to create a fully customized section. Flexible sections unlock an endless number of design possibilities for sections.
With the introduction of flexible sections, we have reimagined section templates that are located in the content pane toolbox. The new section templates will be powered by both flexible and column-based sections with example content. All sample content from these templates is placed onto the canvas when a section template is applied.
Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The new flexible section type and section templates will be available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395213.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late-January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously mid-March).
General Availability (Production, GCC, GCC High, DOD): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by late April 2025.
2025-02-07MC TitleSharePoint Pages Flexible Sections(Updated) SharePoint Pages Flexible Sections
2025-02-07MC Last Updated01/07/2025 01:23:152025-02-06T20:27:04Z
2025-02-07MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2025-02-07MC SummarySharePoint introduces Flexible Sections, allowing page customization without strict column structures. Web parts can be resized and moved dynamically. New section templates are available, and the features will roll out from late January to late April 2025. Organizations should prepare users and help desks for these updates.SharePoint introduces Flexible Sections, allowing page customization without strict column structures. Web parts can be resized and moved dynamically. New section templates are available, and the features will roll out from early February to late April 2025. Organizations should prepare users and help desks for these updates.

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