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Issue #159 / 29-JUN-26

Stay in sync in PowerPoint Live

New features in PowerPoint are designed to help presenters and audiences stay aligned during live presentations. The Explain feature lets participants select slide content to quickly understand unfamiliar terms, while the Refresh feature lets presenters update to the latest version of their deck quickly, without stopping the presentation or resharing it.

Test your audio before joining a Teams meeting

Microsoft Teams has a new experience designed to help you confirm your audio setup before entering a meeting. You can now test your microphone and speakers directly from the pre-join screen. This provides a simple, guided flow to ensure devices are working as expected before joining the call.

Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance

Microsoft has introduced new features for Copilot in Excel, specifically designed to elevate financial workflows with advanced capabilities. These updates add specialized skills for repeatable workflows, new financial connectors for trusted data, and enhanced calculation traceability. Financial professionals will be able to focus less on rebuilding models and more on applying strategic judgment to decisions.

A new SharePoint Look and Feel: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

The SharePoint visual refresh, rolling out to general availability now, is part of a broader collaborative effort across Microsoft 365 to modernize the suite and improve usability with a bold, new visual design, while also responding to customer feedback about visual clutter and the need for clearer focus on content. These updates are grounded in core design principles that prioritize usability, coherence, and a sense of delight in everyday interactions.

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