Microsoft 365 Insider Program
LightNews LightNews
banner
msft365insider.bsky.social
Microsoft 365 Insider Program
@msft365insider.bsky.social
210 followers 12 following 260 posts
The official account for Microsoft 365 Insider: Shape the future of Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
Posts Replies Media Videos
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎧 Word for Windows now speaks your keyboard shortcuts.
A new update adds audio feedback for 60+ keyboard commands, making Word more accessible and helping you work smarter, not harder.
Read our latest blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

#MicrosoftWord #WordForWindows #WordShortcut
Better screen reader experience: Audio feedback for 60+ Word keyboard shortcuts
Microsoft Word began offering verbal confirmations for common keyboard shortcuts last year. We’ve since expanded support to 60+ additional scenarios,...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎨 PowerPoint fans, this one’s for you. New Copilot updates like AI slide builder, creative mode, AI images, and more, so check out the full walkthrough from Mike. 👇
mtholfsen.bsky.social Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 1d
A tutorial video showing the ALL NEW Copilot in PowerPoint, which just got major improvements. Includes:

🧠 AI Slide builder
🎨 Creative mode
🖼️ AI Images
🪄 Create slide with Copilot
🌍 Create full deck in new language
➕ More

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/mQDTJTGIvhg?... #Microsoft
Copilot in PowerPoint Tutorial (2025) – New AI Features & Massive Improvements
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
msft365insider.bsky.social
📢 Great news for IT admins! Discover the latest deployment options for Microsoft 365 Apps with our comprehensive guide. Streamline your deployment process and enhance productivity. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/micros...

#Microsoft365 #Msft365Insiders #ITAdmins
Options for deploying Microsoft 365 Insider - Microsoft 365 Insider
Provides an overview of the deployment options for Microsoft 365 Insider for Windows and Mac
learn.microsoft.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🚀 November’s SharePoint Showcase is here. Get the biggest announcements from Microsoft Ignite, including Copilot-powered metadata, improvements to FAQs, and more.
🔗 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso...

#MSIgnite #SharePoint #Microsoft365
SharePoint Showcase highlights: Biggest news from Microsoft Ignite 2025
We’re excited to introduce a wave of new capabilities in Microsoft SharePoint that help you surface rich insights from your enterprise data and unlock new...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
📝 Big upgrade for meeting notes. OneNote + Teams + Loop is a time-saving trio. 🙌
mtholfsen.bsky.social Mike Tholfsen @mtholfsen.bsky.social · 5d
A short tutorial video on the all-new OneNote Meeting Details updates to improve Teams and Loop integration with meeting notes 📝 A major time saver and efficiency improvement to OneNote.

YouTube 📺 youtu.be/hMIkjDEg_54?... #onenote
OneNote and Teams Meeting Notes Tutorial (2025) – New Features + How It Works
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
✨ Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint now lets you steer tone, length, style, and image preferences when creating a deck. Whether you want a short persuasive pitch or a long professional report, Copilot’s got you. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #CopilotInPowerPoint
Steer length, tone, style, and images when creating a PowerPoint presentation with Copilot
You can now choose between several length, tone, image, and style options when using Microsoft 365 Copilot to make a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint for...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
✨ Accessible content starts with great alt text.
Word and PowerPoint for Windows now use generative AI to write richer, more descriptive image alt text, so you don’t have to manually add it yourself.

See the difference in accessibility: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

#generativeAI
Richer alt text in Word and PowerPoint, powered by generative AI
Leveraging generative AI, you can write richer, more descriptive, and more context-aware image descriptions in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for Windows.
msft.it
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
✨ Accessible content starts with great alt text.
Word and PowerPoint for Windows now use generative AI to write richer, more descriptive image alt text, so you don’t have to manually add it yourself.
See the difference in accessibility: msft.it/63173tR2oS

#generativeAI #powerpoint
Richer alt text in Word and PowerPoint, powered by generative AI
Leveraging generative AI, you can write richer, more descriptive, and more context-aware image descriptions in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for Windows.
msft.it
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
💡 Rephrase your PowerPoint slide text in seconds with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Use Auto-rewrite, Condense, Make it a list, and Make professional to fine-tune your story and match your tone to your audience.
📋 Learn more: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #PowerPoint #Microsoft365Copilot
Rephrase text to suit your presentation narrative with Copilot
Rewriting text in your slides is now quicker and more intuitive with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows and for the web. With just one click,...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
✨ Searching in OneNote on Windows is now a lot less disruptive. The new search dropdown placement keeps your content visible while you browse results, especially in Horizontal Tabs view.
🔗 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #OneNote
Improved search dropdown placement in OneNote on Windows
With this update, we’ve repositioned the search dropdown to minimize overlap with your Microsoft OneNote page. Now, it’s easier to browse, find, and open...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎉 Our November Insider Round-Up newsletter is live, and the Microsoft 365 Insider program turns 10 today!
We’re grateful for this community.
This month: Copilot in People, Files & Calendar, refreshed icons, Teams chat updates, and a modern iOS home.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/micros... 🎉
Microsoft 365 Insider Round-Up: November 2025
The Microsoft 365 Insider program is 10 years old today. How the time flies! Thank you for being a part of this community, and keep providing feedback so we can make our products the best they can be ...
www.linkedin.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🥳 We’re 10! Thanks to Insiders everywhere for helping us increase productivity across Microsoft 365 apps & services through feedback. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... 🎉

#10YearsStrong #Msft365Insiders
Microsoft 365 Insider program turns 10!
Microsoft 365 has come a long way, from introducing features that facilitate productivity to advancements in accessibility and artificial intelligence. And...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎄 Sleigh the season with Microsoft Copilot.
Plan trips, prep meals, and find gifts ahead of the holiday rush, all through simple prompts that keep the chaos at bay.
Get inspired by our latest blog: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso... 🎅

#Microsoft365 #MicrosoftCopilot #HolidayPlanning
Sleigh the season: Holiday hacks with Microsoft Copilot
Use Microsoft Copilot to plan a holiday trip, outline an itinerary for visiting guests, prep a delicious meal, or find shopping deals.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
💡 Tip for SharePoint users
Over three million SharePoint agents have already been created to automate teamwork. They answer questions, summarize files, and help onboard new hires using your existing content. Build one for your team in minutes: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
SharePoint Showcase highlights: Get the most out of SharePoint agents
SharePoint agents can reshape and improve how you make decisions, work as a team, and conduct business overall. Here's how they work.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
💡 Think you know Microsoft Planner? Think again.
From bulk editing to Copilot-powered reports, these seven hidden gems help you plan, collaborate, and save time.
📋 Read the latest Microsoft 365 Insider blog to see the features: techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso...
7 hidden gems to effectively manage your tasks in Microsoft Planner
Update multiple tasks at once, filter by critical path, export a plan to Excel, and more with these underrated features in Microsoft Planner.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎨 Missed this? New icons, new vibes! Your favorite Microsoft 365 apps just got a bold redesign. Check them out: msft.it/6013s7MoL
New Microsoft 365 icons for the AI era
The newly designed app icons reflect a strategic shift in Microsoft 365: unified, intuitive, and designed for flow across every canvas.
msft.it
November 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
👻 Happy Halloween. Still scrambling for a costume idea?
With Microsoft Copilot, you can find creative suggestions that fit your budget, time, and style. From school parades to last-minute DIYs, Copilot’s got you covered. Explore the sample prompts.
👉 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Boo-tiful costumes, powered by Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot can recommend costume ideas and places to shop this Halloween for you, your kids, or your friend group.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
📱🍏 Your favorite Microsoft 365 apps for iOS just got a modern refresh. The new Liquid Glass design brings a sleek look to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and category filters make it easier to find templates fast. See what’s new. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #Microsoft365 #iOS26
Liquid Glass and template category filters in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS
The Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS apps now feature Liquid Glass styling and a new search experience for easier template access.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🧠 Update for Microsoft 365 Copilot users: Metadata plays a huge role in how accurate your responses are. The Knowledge Agent in SharePoint automates metadata so your files stay organized and AI-ready. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

#Microsoft365Copilot #SharePoint #KnowledgeAgent
SharePoint Showcase highlights: Smarter Copilot responses using metadata with the Knowledge Agent
This month, we explore why metadata unlocks smarter responses from Copilot and agents, and how Knowledge Agent in SharePoint can streamline the process of...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🧠 Your taskbar is now your productivity hub. Microsoft 365 Copilot is now built into the People and Files apps, with Calendar integration coming soon. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...
Work smarter with Copilot in the People, Files, and Calendar apps
Microsoft 365 Copilot is now built into People and Files, with Copilot in Calendar coming soon.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🧠 Meetings just got smarter.
Facilitator in Teams helps you stay focused, take notes, and track tasks in real time.
🔗 techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso... #MicrosoftTeams
October 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎃 Tip: Ask Microsoft Copilot, “What can I make for a Halloween party under $20 and 30 minutes?”
You will be amazed at what it brews up. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... #HalloweenHacks
a group of people dressed in halloween costumes including a clown and a freddy krueger
ALT: a group of people dressed in halloween costumes including a clown and a freddy krueger
media.tenor.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
💬 Ever wish you could collaborate with Microsoft 365 Copilot in group chats? Now you can! Add Copilot to your Teams chats to summarize discussions, create agendas, and pull insights from files. Try it out and keep your projects moving. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/Microso... #Microsoft365Copilot
A new way to collaborate with Copilot in Teams chats
You can add Copilot to an existing group chat in Microsoft Teams to answer questions, create agendas, and complete other important tasks.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
📘 Open enrollment made simple.
Use Microsoft Copilot to compare plans, understand benefits, and make decisions with confidence. techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso...

#MicrosoftCopilot #BenefitsSimplified #CopilotTips
Make the best decisions during open enrollment with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Copilot can help you choose the right health, wellness, and finance benefits for the new year by researching providers and answering complex...
techcommunity.microsoft.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
msft365insider.bsky.social
🎓Today at 9:00 a.m. PT: "Easy wins with the Microsoft Copilot app"
Episode 4 of our AI Superstar series will focus on practical tips you can apply right away with Microsoft 365 Copilot on desktop and mobile.
It’s free, it’s live, and it’s super useful.
Catch it here; www.linkedin.com/events/73821...
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM