OneDrive and SharePoint on the web will allow users with editing rights to annotate sensitivity-label protected PDFs without removing labels. Annotations and protections are preserved upon saving. This feature rolls out worldwide in late January 2027, requires no admin action, and applies only to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint.
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Sensitivity-labeled PDFs gain web annotation in OneDrive and SharePoint in January 2027
OneDrive for Business and SharePoint on the web are scheduled to let users with editing rights annotate sensitivity-label protected PDFs without removing their labels. Saved files will retain both annotations and protections, with worldwide rollout planned for late January 2027.
- Editing rights will include annotation of protected PDFs
SharePoint · GeneralUsers with editing rights will be able to annotate sensitivity-label protected PDFs on the web without removing the labels. Annotations and protections will be preserved when the file is saved; worldwide rollout is planned for late January 2027.
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