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title: "Microsoft Cloud Monday Issue #72 (14-OCT-24)"
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News and updates covering Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure for small and midsize businesses.

| View in browser Microsoft Cloud Monday   Issue #72 / 14-OCT-24 Increase ease of navigation with Focus Cell in Excel   Microsoft has introduced a new Excel feature that aims to improve the visibility of the active cell. Focus Cell applies vibrant highlights to the corresponding row and column of the active cell and increases the active cell’s border thickness. This makes the active cell more visible and facilitates easy identification of data across the same row and column.  Read more Use Coaching with Copilot suggestions on how to improve your content in Word   Coaching with Copilot is a new Copilot capability in Word to support you as you review content for improvements that go beyond grammar and spelling—helping you clarify ideas and giving you suggestions about additions, organization, a good tone for your audience, and more. Coaching with Copilot helps you review and rewrite your content so that it is clearer and more effective, to better engage your audience and to give you confidence that your writing reflects your best work. Read more Unleash your creativity with new pen tools in OneNote   Microsoft has added two new pens to your Draw tab in OneNote on Windows: Fountain Pen and Brush Pen! Fountain Pen allows you to make thinner lines and detail lettering, while Brush Pen allows you to create artistic letters with minimal effort. Microsoft has also updated pen icons, bringing a new refreshed and coherent look across your favorite productivity apps. Read more What’s new and improved with Microsoft Graph connectors   Microsoft is announcing new Microsoft Graph connector features and enhancements to support Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility. Microsoft Graph connectors allow you to bring external content into Microsoft Graph, making it accessible alongside your Microsoft 365 data across various Microsoft 365 experiences, including Microsoft 365 Copilot. The updates are meant to provide users with more flexibility, control, and efficiency in managing their data. Read more Follow   \|   View   \|   Visit   \|   Meet Cumulus Global, 4 Bellows Road / 2nd Floor, PO Box 1129, Westborough, MA 01581-6129, USA, +1 (508) 948-4070 / (866) 356-1202 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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