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With this change, ODF files in Microsoft 365 apps will now save only to the ODF 1.4 format. [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-365-apps-now-support-opendocument-format-1-4). --- ## ![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 Set custom sound notifications in Microsoft Teams ![Teams Sound menu](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/06/1-Sound-2-1024x235.png) **Date:** Jul 2, 2024 **Availability:** To use this feature, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client for Windows of web. Enhance your Microsoft Teams experience by customizing the notification sounds, including urgent messages or meeting reminders. [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/set-custom-sound-notifications-in-microsoft-teams). --- ## ![Microsoft Word - Wikipedia](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzw4zM8bYkbqu4rxIuBXcIq1vIZKSC6LIyAg&s) ![microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp) ![](https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeAl2tJjl7SEp_aCmzERqjNwKcQKsYjEt2bv2ed_Zdg8zDFmR6) ## Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File menu improvements in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for the web ![Excel worksheet showing the File menu in the foreground](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/06/Excel_export.png) **Date:** Jul 3, 2024 **Availability:** All these improvements are currently rolling out to Targeted Release users in Word, Excel and PowerPoint for the web and are expected to be generally available to all our users starting in August 2024.Check out these new File menu improvements File menu-related aimed at simplifying and improving your overall experience. [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/file-menu-improvements-in-word-excel-and-powerpoint-for-the-web). --- ##  ![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 Turn notifications on or off for a post in a channel in Microsoft Teams ![Turn off notifications command in Microsoft Teams](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Turn-off-notification.png) **Date:** Jul 4, 2024 **Availability:** To use these new features, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client for Windows or macOS. Other meeting participants aren’t required to be members of the Teams Public Preview.   Opt in and out of receiving notifications for a post in a channel and increase your productivity by focusing on the ones that matter to you! [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/turn-notifications-on-or-off-for-a-post-in-a-channel-in-microsoft-teams). --- ## ![Microsoft Word - Wikipedia](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzw4zM8bYkbqu4rxIuBXcIq1vIZKSC6LIyAg&s) ![microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp) ![](https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeAl2tJjl7SEp_aCmzERqjNwKcQKsYjEt2bv2ed_Zdg8zDFmR6) ## Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Modernized experience for user-defined permissions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ![User-defined permissions dialog box in Microsoft Word showing different levels of permissions.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/UDP_Image2-550x1024.png) **Date:** Jul 9, 2024 **Availability:** This feature is available to Microsoft 365 Insiders running Version 2406 (Build 17630.20000) or later.  The improved user-defined permissions experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is simpler, faster, and more modern than ever before. [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/modernized-experience-for-user-defined-permissions-in-word-excel-and-powerpoint) --- ## ![Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg.png?width=50&height=50&name=Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg.png)Loop Custom in-app notifications for updates to Loop tables ![Animation showing how to set up custom in-app notifications for updates to Loop tables](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/for-1p-promo-gif.gif) **Date:** Jul 9, 2024 **Availability:** This feature is available to all users of the Loop app. Automate your workflows, keep your stakeholders in the loop in real-time, and streamline your processes with custom in-app notifications! [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/custom-in-app-notifications-for-updates-to-loop-tables) --- ##  ![microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp)Excel Modernized grid functionality streamlines your tasks in Excel for the web ![GIF showing before-and-after view of improvements to grid functionality in Excel for the web.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/before-after-grid-mod-3.gif) **Date:** Jul 10, 2024 **Availability:** These features are currently rolling out to all users of Excel for the web. Check out a variety of functionality improvements in Excel for the web that will make common tasks easier and more efficient. [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/modernized-grid-functionality-streamlines-your-tasks-in-excel-for-the-web) --- ## ![Microsoft Word - Wikipedia](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzw4zM8bYkbqu4rxIuBXcIq1vIZKSC6LIyAg&s)  Word Turn PDFs into editable documents in Word for iOS ![Files app](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Turn-PDF-into-Word-for-iOS-docs_1_NEW.jpg) **Date:** Jul 11, 2024 **Availability:** This feature is available to Microsoft 365 Insiders running Version 2.86 (Build 24051517) or later. We’re making it easy to access and convert PDFs into editable Word documents directly on your iPhone and iPad. [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/turn-pdfs-into-editable-documents-in-word-for-ios). --- ## ![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 Custom emojis and reactions in Microsoft Teams ![Screenshot of a chat in Microsoft Teams showing dialog box featuring custom Emoji options.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Custom-Emojis-2.png) **Date:** Jul 11, 2024 **Availability:** To use this feature, you must be a member of the Teams Public Preview or Microsoft 365 Targeted release and use the new Teams client for Windows, Mac, or the web. Now bring more creativity and fun to your Microsoft Teams chats with custom emojis and reactions. [Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/custom-emojis-and-reactions-in-microsoft-teams). --- ## ![Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg.png?width=50&height=50&name=Microsoft_Loop_logo.svg.png)Loop Guest sharing now available in Microsoft Loop ![Share button and Page link in Loop Project Brief screen](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/loop_projectbrief_contoso2-1024x581-1.jpg) **Date:** Jul 11, 2024 **Availability:** Guest sharing is currently rolling out to all Microsoft 365 subscribers. Now you can easily share Microsoft Loop workspaces, pages, and components with others outside your organizations. [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/guest-sharing-now-available-in-microsoft-loop) --- ## ![Microsoft Word - Wikipedia](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzw4zM8bYkbqu4rxIuBXcIq1vIZKSC6LIyAg&s) ![microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp) ![](https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeAl2tJjl7SEp_aCmzERqjNwKcQKsYjEt2bv2ed_Zdg8zDFmR6) ## Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Introducing dynamic watermarking for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ![Screenshot showing dynamic watermarking from a sensitivity label in Word.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Dynamic-Watermarking-1.png) **Date:** Jul 12, 2024 **Availability:** This feature is currently rolling out to users on the web and to Current Channel Preview users running: - Windows: Version 2407 (Build 17830.20000) or later  - Mac: Version 16.87 (Build 24070110) or later Dynamic watermarking is a valuable new security feature that enables you to deter and track leaks of sensitive files. [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) --- ## ![Microsoft Copilot - Wikipedia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Microsoft_365_Copilot_Icon.svg/640px-Microsoft_365_Copilot_Icon.svg.png) ## [Copilot](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) [Summarize longer Word documents using Copilot](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) ![Animation of running the Summarize this doc command on a Word document](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/LD3.gif) [**Date:** Jul 11, 2024 **Availability:**  Long document support for Summarize this doc is rolling out to all Copilot users in Word for the web, and Copilot in Word users running: ](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) - Windows: Version 2310 (Build 16919.20000) or later  - Mac: Version 16.78  (Build 23082801) or later  - Android: Build 16.0.16827.10000 or later  - iOS: Version 2.78 (Build 23082904) or later  [You can now summarize a document that contains approximately up to 80,000 words (depending on language), about 4 times the previous limit!](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint)[Read more](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/summarize-longer-word-documents-using-copilot). --- ## ![Microsoft Copilot - Wikipedia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Microsoft_365_Copilot_Icon.svg/640px-Microsoft_365_Copilot_Icon.svg.png) ## [Copilot](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) [Revamp and refine selected text using Draft with Copilot in Word](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) ![Screenshot from Word showing how to use Draft with Copilot to make changes to a block of text.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Draft-With-Copilot-1-sized-border.png) [**Date:** Jul 23, 2024 **Availability:**  This feature is currently rolling out to users of Word for the web and to Current Channel users running:](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint) - Windows: Version 2405 (Build 17628.20110) or later - Mac: Version 16.86 (Build 24060916) or later [Draft with Copilot makes it easy to revise and reformat selected text in Word for Windows, Mac, and the web.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-dynamic-watermarking-for-word-excel-and-powerpoint)[Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/revamp-and-refine-selected-text-using-draft-with-copilot-in-word) --- ##  ![microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720](https://blog.gopomelo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp?width=50&height=50&name=microsoft_office_excel_logo_icon_145720.webp)Excel Refresh data using Power Query’s From Folder connector in Excel for Mac ![GIF showing how to refresh all report data in Excel for Mac.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Refresh-From-Folder-Refresh-All.gif) **Date:** Jul 24, 2024 **Availability:** This feature is rolling out to Mac Beta Channel users running Version 16.86 (Build 24051217) or later.   By popular request, you can now refresh your data quickly and easily by using the From Folder connector in Power Query. [Read more.](https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/refresh-data-using-power-querys-from-folder-connector-in-excel-for-mac) --- ## ![Microsoft Word - Wikipedia](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzw4zM8bYkbqu4rxIuBXcIq1vIZKSC6LIyAg&s)  Word Edit tables with ease in Word for the web ![GIF showing new way to move a column within a table in Word for the web.](https://office-insider-media.azurefd.net/media/2024/07/Drag-a-Column-in-Word-GIF.gif) **Date:** Jul 25, 2024 **Availability:** TThis feature is currently rolling out to our Targeted Release users in Word for the web. We expect it to be generally available to all users starting in September 2024. Make edits to your tables faster and more efficiently with smooth new functionality in Word for the web. 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