Mark Thompson

Using plain English to help you keep up with Microsoft 365 & Copilot news.

Family man, then an adoption specialist, trainer, blogger, podcaster & YouTuber.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🆕 Did you catch all the #M365 updates for end users in October? 

Starring: Copilot Researcher with Computer Use, GPT-5 becomes the default Copilot model, SharePoint document libraries are getting a new user experience, and Microsoft Authenticator blocks Entra credentials on jailbroken/rooted devices 🥶

🔗 Read the blog: https://t.co/4Ee3A6eDWy 

📅 Attend a live webinar covering these updates. Monthly, free, just 55 minutes and more fun than it sounds! Sign up for the sessions I deliver with The Inform Team: https://t.co/xSd9sCAJH0 

🎧 Subscribe and listen to the podcast: https://t.co/f4duAjkZGf

🎬 Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://t.co/KBWFNzgqEe  (32 mins)

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🔜 Quick Share for images in Microsoft Teams.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/vmQXJExUVr

📆 Due mid-June to late June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #MSTeams https://t.co/bcpaUyhD5N.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Simplified, chat-centred experience.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/yfIwo3EEl8

📆 Available behind an opt-in toggle from June 2026, on by default from July 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #Copilot https://t.co/pFgxUusSl2.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 SharePoint Pages: Updates to the Toolbox within the Content pane.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/UPRhwR6NuL

📆 Due late May to late June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #SharePoint https://t.co/6rPchSPTv2.

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🔜 Copilot’s ‘Visualise this slide’ skill is available in PowerPoint.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/bVQHRi4jA0

📆 Arrived mid-May 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #PowerPoint https://t.co/Y6TCpX9RWf.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

@Worrelpa Lol, true. I was surprised by this name change because more of the new features reference 'AI' rather than just refering to everything as Copilot. This one seems to have gone the other way.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 AI in SharePoint is now Copilot in SharePoint, and it’s coming soon.

🔗 Read and learn more: https://t.co/DEnAUnLHBx

📆 Due mid-June 2026 in preview.

🆕 See what else is new for #SharePoint https://t.co/6rPchSPTv2.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 The SharePoint news web part gains a new Filmstrip layout.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/zpYLBsQ2Hg

📆 Due mid-May to late June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #SharePoint https://t.co/6rPchSPTv2.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 #SharePoint home site updates and the Viva Connections app is being renamed the SharePoint app in #MSTeams.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/qWEswsXsLD

📆 Due early to late June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #MSTeams https://t.co/bcpaUyhD5N.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Test your microphone and speaker before joining a Teams meeting.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/9Fdz6BdNN7

📆 Due mid to late May 2026.

👀 Join fellow M365ers on a live Evergreen webinar to learn and chat about updates like this: https://t.co/l7SSiAeys0.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 New option to delete Teams meeting recap content.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/EEsRzgpXQf

📆 Due late May to early June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #Teams https://t.co/bcpaUyhD5N.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Share a Teams meeting recap with non-attendees.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/X0oCNUUDm9

📆 Due early to late June 2026.

👀 Join fellow M365ers on a live Evergreen webinar to learn and chat about updates like this: https://t.co/l7SSiAeys0.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Automatically transcribe Teams meetings without creating a recording.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/unAK76v2IC

📆 Due early to mid-May 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #MSTeams https://t.co/bcpaUyhD5N.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

⌛ There is still time to register for today's Microsoft 365 Evergreen session with The Inform Team. It's free and open to everyone.

See what's new and coming soon across #M365.

Highlights include a flurry of nice little updates for #MSTeams and a generous sprinkling of #Copilot across the apps.

🗓️&⏱️ Today. 12:00-13:00 UK time.

🖊️ Register: https://t.co/xSd9sCAJH0.

Hope to see you later!

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🆕 Did you catch all the #M365 updates for end users in April?

#SharePoint and #MSTeams had a busy month!

🔗 Read the blog: https://t.co/jDV9dqmGbn

🎬 Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://t.co/hlmeoi51o1

🗓️ Watch and discuss the latest updates on a free webinar: https://t.co/xSd9sCAJH0.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

⌛ There is still time to register for Wednesday's Microsoft 365 Evergreen session with The Inform Team. It's free, light-hearted and open to everyone.

See what's new and coming soon across #M365.

Highlights include a flurry of nice little updates for #MSTeams and a generous sprinkling of #Copilot across the apps.

🗓️&⏱️ This Wednesday. 12:00-13:00 UK time.

🖊️ Register: https://t.co/xSd9sCAJH0.

Hope to see you at the session!

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Create and edit SharePoint pages with Copilot.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/IHcfCyxIGR

📆 Due early May to early June 2026.

👀 Join fellow M365ers on a live Evergreen webinar to learn and chat about updates like this one: https://t.co/l7SSiAeys0.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Agent Builder creation experience updates in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/dQc1b6KqYX

📆 Due late April to early May 2026.

👀 Join fellow M365ers on a live Evergreen webinar to learn and chat about updates like this one: https://t.co/l7SSiAeys0.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Copilot entry points in Excel are changing.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/l64Gm7NTFQ

📆 Due late April to early June 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #Excel https://t.co/D4ptT5jg3o.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 New SharePoint web part: Create charts on pages with AI.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/AUMZXvZARC

📆 Due mid to late May 2026.

🆕 See what else is new for #SharePoint https://t.co/6rPchSPTv2.

[Mark Thompson @SuperSimple365]

🔜 Did you catch these three updates coming to Oultook on mobile?

1️⃣ New meeting response option: decline and propose a new time.
2️⃣ New option to keep or delete meeting invitations after responding.
3️⃣ Clearer RSVP selection.

📆 Due mid-April to early June 2026.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/tpc2FrRLmw.