Microsoft 365 Insights: December 2024

What’s New in the Microsoft 365 – December 2024

The summary of key updates and enhancements in Microsoft 365 in December 2024

Excel

Improving five Excel text functions: LEN, MID, SEARCH, FIND, and REPLACE + Compatibility Versions

Date: Dec 4, 2024
Availability: These functions are currently available to Beta Channel users running Version 2412 (Build 18317.20000) or later.

Learn about improvements to five of our text functions and the introduction of Compatibility Versions. Read more.

Teams

Take control during screen sharing in Teams for the web

Date: Dec. 9, 2024
Availability: To use the new take control feature, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client web. Other meeting participants aren’t required to be members of the Teams Public Preview.

Check out the improved text functions like LEN, MID, SEARCH, and more—designed for easier and faster work. Read more.

Microsoft 365 Apps

Unplug this holiday season with these Microsoft 365 features

Date: Dec 11, 2024
Availability: Handoff in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is available to users running Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for: 

• iOS: Version 2.89 (Build 24090210) or later 
• Mac: Version 16.89 (Build 24091630) or later 

Unplug and recharge this holiday season!🎄 Discover how Microsoft 365 features help you stay balanced and focused. Read more.

Copilot

Make the most of your time off this holiday season with Copilot

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Make the most of your holiday time!🎅 Let Copilot handle the work while you enjoy the season. Read more.

Word and PowerPoint

Add images to your Copilot prompts in Word and PowerPoint

Date: Dec 20, 2024
Availability: This feature is available to users who meet the requirements outlined above and are running Version 2410 (Build 18109.20000) or later on Windows.

Bring your ideas to life! Now you can add images to your Copilot prompts in Word and PowerPoint for more creative and engaging content. Read more.

Microsoft 365 Apps

Get ready for the new year with Microsoft 365

Date: Dec 30, 2024

Start the new year strong! 🎉✨ Discover how Microsoft 365 can help you stay organized and productive in 2025. Read more.

Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/category/microsoft365/blog/microsoft365insiderblog