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[Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/reduce-eye-strain-with-dark-mode-in-excel-for-windows/4268752). **Availability:**  This feature is rolling out to Beta Channel users running Version 2502 (Build 18508.20000) or later.     Microsoft Excel, a year in review: unlocking insights with Copilot and Python ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzY5OTU2LVFsR2VvSw?revision=20) We released a variety of improvements and new capabilities, including the integration of Copilot, in Microsoft Excel in 2024. [Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/microsoft-excel-a-year-in-review-unlocking-insights-with-copilot-and-python/4369956). **Availability:** All Microsoft 365 users --- ## ![microsoft-teams-icon-logo-symbol-free-png](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft-teams-icon-logo-symbol-free-png.webp?width=50&height=48&name=microsoft-teams-icon-logo-symbol-free-png.webp)Teams Choose a breakout room as a Teams meeting participant ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzYzOTU1LTRWWWhuWA?revision=5) Simplify breakout room coordination for meeting organizers and participants with a new setting. [Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/choose-a-breakout-room-as-a-teams-meeting-participant/4363955). **Availability:** To use this new feature, breakout rooms managers and meeting attendees need to members of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client on Windows or Mac.   Pop out Chat, Copilot, and Notes panes in Teams meetings ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzY1NzA4LTZvSEY4Rw?revision=5) Popping out Chat, Copilot, and Notes panes in Teams meetings can lead to improved focus and tracking of meeting activity. [Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/pop-out-chat-copilot-and-notes-panes-in-teams-meetings/4365708). **Availability:** To use this new feature, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client on Windows or Mac. Other meeting participants aren’t required to be members of the Teams Public Preview.   Customize the location of notifications in Teams ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzY2MDU2LVprWWZsZQ?revision=5) Personalize where on your screen Teams notifications appear and make your setup more intuitive. [Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/customize-the-location-of-notifications-in-teams/4366056). **Availability:** To use this new feature, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client on Windows. Other meeting participants aren’t required to be members of the Teams Public Preview. --- ## ![Powerpoint](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Powerpoint.png?width=50&height=47&name=Powerpoint.png)PowerPoint Caption videos in PowerPoint with SRT files ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzMwODkzLVV2b2htdg?revision=14) We’ve recently added support for SRT files to PowerPoint for Windows, macOS, and the web. These files are converted to the WebVTT format upon insertion to ensure great compatibility with earlier versions of PowerPoint and major web browsers. [Read more](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/caption-videos-in-powerpoint-with-srt-files/4330893). **Availability:** Insertion of closed captions in SRT format is available in the following versions: - Windows: Current Channel Version 2411 (Build 18227.10000) or later. - macOS: Current Channel Version 16.91 (Build 24111020) or later. --- ## ![Icon-Word-28x281](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hubfs/Icon-Word-28x281.svg)Word Disabling Immersive Reader for protected documents in Word for the web ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzY2NjUxLWlMSWdoWQ?revision=8) This update enhances the security of confidential documents viewed on the web. [Read more.](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/disabling-immersive-reader-for-protected-documents-in-word-for-the-web/4366651) **Availability: **Immersive Reader is disabled for documents labeled confidential and highly confidential for all Word for the web users. Try this feature [here](https://word.cloud.microsoft/?wdOrigin=COMMUNITY.WORD.1PBLOG). --- ## ![microsoft_office_onenote_logo_icon_145725](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_onenote_logo_icon_145725.png?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_onenote_logo_icon_145725.png)OneNote Microsoft OneNote, a year in review: AI innovation and enhanced creativity ![](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/s/gxcuf89792/images/bS00MzYzODMzLVhxN200eA?revision=8) In 2024, we refined and expanded OneNote features and capabilities. From AI to ink, here are some of our biggest achievements. 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