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Microsoft SharePoint: Update to News web part “See all” experience

From Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando · Microsoft may not have sent this notice to your tenant.
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  • Seen 9 Feb 2026 March 2026 → late February 2026
  • Seen 9 Feb 2026 February 2026, late November 2025 → mid-February 2026, March 2026, mid-March 2026
  • Seen 11 Dec 2025 mid-November 2025, mid-December 2025, late December 2025 → February 2026

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Updated February 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re rolling out a refreshed “See All” experience for the SharePoint News web part (News.aspx page), bringing a modernized layout, improved visual rhythm, and new AI-powered capabilities to help users engage with news more effectively. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access the AI capabilities.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 499654.

When this will happen

Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early November 2025 and completed in mid-February 2026 (previously late November 2025).

General Availability

  • Worldwide: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).
  • GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February).

How this affects your organization

Who is affected: Users of SharePoint sites with the News web part enabled.

What will happen:

  • When users click the “See all” button in the News web part, they will see a refreshed dynamic mosaic grid layout.
  • The update enhances hierarchy, legibility, and editorial rhythm.
  • Core interaction patterns remain unchanged.
  • AI-powered capabilities will be available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Some users may see the new experience before others in your organization.

What you can do to prepare

  • No admin action is required.
  • The new experience will apply automatically when using the News web part.
  • There is no impact to existing News web part functionality.
  • If needed, communicate this change to your helpdesk or internal support teams.

Learn more: Use the News web part on a SharePoint page | Microsoft Support

Compliance considerations

Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?Yes. AI-powered capabilities are introduced and require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?Yes. Users with Copilot licenses will have access to new AI-driven features in the News web part.

What changed

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  1. … 2026 (previously late November 2025). General Availability: Worldwide: Rollout will begin in Marchlate February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February). GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in Marchlate February 2026 (previously early February) and is expected to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously February). How …

  2. Updated December 11, 2025:February 9, 2026: We are pausing rollout of this feature at this time due to an unexpected issue. We expect to resume rolling out in February 2026. have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.     Introduction: We’re rolling out a refreshed “See All” experience for the SharePoint … Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early November 2025 and completed in mid-February 2026 (previously late November 2025.2025). General Availability: Worldwide: Rollout will begin in FebruaryMarch 2026 (previously mid-November 2025) February) and is expected to complete in Februaryby mid-March 2026 (previously mid-December 2025). February). GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in FebruaryMarch 2026 (previously late November 2025) February) and is expected to complete in Februaryby mid-March 2026 (previously late December 2025).February). How this affects your organization: Who is affected: Users of SharePoint sites …

    • Tags New feature, User impact, Admin impact → Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact

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