{"id":346734,"date":"2025-06-09T17:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T00:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=346734"},"modified":"2025-06-09T17:54:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T00:54:56","slug":"microsoft-365-june-2025-everything-u-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/microsoft-365-june-2025-everything-u-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft 365 June 2025: Massive Updates, Surprising Retirements, and Copilot AI Empower Users Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft 365<\/a> continues to lead the way with powerful productivity tools and cloud-based solutions for businesses of all sizes. June 2025 marks a pivotal month for Microsoft 365<\/a> users, with a suite of new features, significant product retirements, and game-changing Copilot AI enhancements rolling out across the ecosystem. Here\u2019s a comprehensive look at what\u2019s new, what\u2019s changing, and what your organization needs to do to stay ahead.<\/p>\n

Microsoft 365 June 2025 Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. OneDrive: Streamlined File Ownership Transfers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Microsoft<\/p>\n

Managing data when employees leave an organization has always been a challenge. Microsoft 365<\/a> June 2025 updates introduce a more efficient process for transferring file ownership in OneDrive<\/a>. Admins now benefit from:<\/p>\n

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    Improved Cleanup Notifications:<\/strong> Receive clearer alerts when files need to be transitioned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Essential File Filters:<\/strong> Quickly identify and prioritize business-critical files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    “Move and Keep Sharing” Option:<\/strong> Transfer files while maintaining existing sharing permissions, ensuring ongoing collaboration without disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This OneDrive update<\/a> streamlines offboarding and minimizes data loss, making it easier for IT teams to manage user transitions.<\/p>\n

    2. Outlook: Shared Mailbox Support and Copilot Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    The new Outlook for Windows<\/a> has taken a significant leap forward. Users can now add shared mailboxes as accounts, providing a seamless and integrated experience for teams that rely on shared communications1<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span> This long-requested feature simplifies collaboration and centralizes email management.<\/p>\n

    Copilot for Outlook<\/strong> also sees major improvements:<\/p>\n

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      Ask Copilot on Meeting Recordings:<\/strong> Select a meeting recording in OneDrive and ask Copilot to summarize, highlight mentions, and recommend action items. This is available to commercial customers with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Schedule from Email:<\/strong> Copilot can convert an email thread into a meeting invite, generating the title, agenda, summary, and attendee list automatically. This feature works across new Outlook for Windows, web, Mac, and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Copilot Admin Controls:<\/strong> IT administrators can now manage Copilot agents directly from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, including approval flows and inventory management.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These updates reinforce Microsoft\u2019s commitment to AI-powered productivity and smarter communication.<\/p>\n

      3. SharePoint: Flexible Layouts, eSignature, and Read Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      \"Microsoft<\/p>\n

      SharePoint authors now have more creative freedom with the launch of flexible layouts<\/strong>. Web parts can be moved and resized outside traditional column structures, allowing for more dynamic and engaging pages.<\/span><\/p>\n