Daily SharePoint News2 changes were tracked across 1 SharePoint Online and OneDrive products. The leading updates include Microsoft SharePoint Online and OneDrive for the web: Updated search experience with Copilot Search; Microsoft SharePoint: Data access governance report for group permissions.
SharePoint Online and OneDrive on the web are updating to a unified Copilot Search experience with natural-language prompts, AI summaries, and filters. Rollout starts mid-October 2026 (preview) and mid-January 2027 (general). Users can opt out during preview; minimal action required from organizations.
Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a Data access governance report in the admin center to help administrators identify sites accessible to specific groups and assess access levels. Rolling out worldwide from late November to early December 2026, it aids in managing permissions and preventing unintended content exposure.
