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Recorded 4 Nov 2026 at 11:04 UTC. This is what ChangeIntel recorded, including the title, summary, facts and links. It is not a statement of the source's current position. See the latest record.

Microsoft 365 roadmapMicrosoft 365 roadmap

PowerPoint: Clear view-only messaging

When you open a presentation you don't have permission to edit, PowerPoint now shows a clear "Viewing Only" message bar. It explains that the file is view-only, shows who created it, and tells you to contact the owner if you need more access.

What it said

Roadmap ID
571198
Status
In development
General availability target
November CY2026
Preview target
Not stated
Products
PowerPoint
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability
Platforms
Desktop, Mac
Added to the roadmap
26 Oct 2026 23:15 UTC
Last changed
26 Oct 2026 23:15 UTC

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Microsoft 365 roadmap
Complete at observationRead 4 Nov 2026 at 11:01 UTC

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  1. 4 Nov 2026 · 11:04:04 UTC General availability targetNot stated → November CY2026
  2. 4 Nov 2026 · 11:04:04 UTC Source coverage: merill-message-center-archiveCurrent → Not collected
  3. 4 Nov 2026 · 11:04:04 UTC Source coverage: microsoft-365-roadmapCurrent
  4. 4 Nov 2026 · 11:04:04 UTC Link: Microsoft roadmap entryhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=571198
  5. 4 Nov 2026 · 10:01:18 UTC General availability targetNovember CY2026 → Not stated
  6. 4 Nov 2026 · 10:01:18 UTC Source coverage: microsoft-365-roadmapIncomplete → Not collected
  7. 4 Nov 2026 · 10:01:18 UTC Source coverage: merill-message-center-archiveCurrent
  8. 4 Nov 2026 · 10:01:18 UTC Link: Microsoft roadmap entryhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=571198 → No longer listed in this observation
  9. 4 Nov 2026 · 07:16:39 UTC Source coverage: microsoft-365-roadmapCurrent → Incomplete
  10. 3 Nov 2026 · 10:16:39 UTC Source coverage: microsoft-365-roadmapIncomplete → Current
  11. 3 Nov 2026 · 09:13:39 UTC Source coverage: microsoft-365-roadmapCurrent → Incomplete
  12. 28 Oct 2026 · 08:37:56 UTC Link: Microsoft roadmap entryhttps://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=571198 → https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=571198
  13. 27 Oct 2026 · 02:32:17 UTC Link: Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernandohttps://mc.merill.net/message/RM571198
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