Sensitivity labels in Office apps

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Observation details · observed 24 Oct 01:13 UTC

Observed by ChangeIntel: 24 Oct 01:13 UTC
Source update metadata: 30 Jun 20:22 UTC
First observed on this installation: 8 Oct 23:29 UTC
Last successful check: today 01:23 UTC
Next check due: 27 Oct 01:23 UTC

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Timeline

From the capture of 24 Oct 01:13 UTC

21 undated sections
35 with conditions

Settings and overrides named on this page

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BlockContentAnalysisServices
DefaultSubLabelId
Encrypt-Only
EncryptionTemplateId
New-Label
Set-Label

Requirements, exceptions and scope

Sensitivity labeling support in appsRequirementScope1 condition2 passages
To use sensitivity labels in Office apps, you must use a subscription edition of Office. Use the licensing link at the top of this page…
Office built-in labeling and the Azure Information Protection clientRequirement1 condition2 passages
If you need to turn off built-in labeling in Office apps on WindowsRequirementException3 conditions2 passages
Protection templates and sensitivity labelsScope1 condition1 passage
New-LabelEncryptionTemplateId
Information Rights Management (IRM) options and sensitivity labelsRequirementException5 conditions2 passages
Encrypt-Only
Guidance for a consistent label experienceRequirementException1 condition2 passages
Encryption-based label matching for documentsExceptionScope2 conditions4 passages
Encrypt-Only
Sensitivity label compatibilityException1 condition1 passage
Support for external users and labeled contentRequirementException3 conditions2 passages
Sharing encrypted documents with external usersRequirement1 passage
Content markings with variablesException2 conditions2 passages
Setting different content markings for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookException1 condition1 passage
Require users to apply a label to their email and documentsRequirementExceptionScope9 conditions5 passages
For Outlook Mobile, change when users are prompted for a labelRequirement4 conditions2 passages
Scope labels to just files or emailsRequirementExceptionScopeRecommendationTentative6 conditions9 passages
Encrypt-Only
Configure a label to apply S/MIME protection in OutlookRequirementException3 conditions3 passages
Set-LabelNew-Label
Configure label inheritance from email attachmentsRequirementScopeRecommendation1 condition3 passages
PDF supportRequirement4 conditions2 passages
Specify a default sublabel for a parent label or label groupRequirement3 conditions2 passages
DefaultSubLabelIdSet-LabelNew-Label
Prevent connected experiences that analyze contentRequirementScopeRecommendation1 condition4 passages
BlockContentAnalysisServicesSet-LabelNew-Label
End-user documentationRecommendation1 passage

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Observed history and review priority

Captured 24 Oct 01:13 UTC; extracted 24 Oct 01:13 UTC. Extractor: microsoft-1/9/d9863eb412f92fa5ec3a8ca32e2dd7cfe8095530f456ecb1866608d1166a435d.

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0 date changes and 0 condition changes across 1 compared revisions. Suggested check interval: 24 hours.

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Retained observations · 3

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24 Oct 01:13 UTC · 56 candidates
13 Oct 00:24 UTC · 56 candidates
8 Oct 23:29 UTC · 54 candidates

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13 Oct 00:24 UTC
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8 Oct 23:29 UTC
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What changed

First observed 18 Oct 2026

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