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MC1182713 - Microsoft SharePoint: Update to News web part “See all” experience

Message ID

MC1182713

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Service

SharePoint Online

Last Updated

Dec 11, 2025

Published Nov 4, 2025

Tag

Updated message
New feature
User impact
Admin impact

Roadmap ID

499654

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Platforms

Web

Summary

The SharePoint News web part "See All" experience rollout is paused due to an issue, now resuming in February 2026. It features a refreshed mosaic layout and AI capabilities requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is needed; core functionality remains unchanged.

More information

Updated December 11, 2025: We are pausing rollout of this feature at this time due to an unexpected issue. We expect to resume rolling out in February 2026. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction:

We’re rolling out a refreshed “See All” experience for the SharePoint News web part (News.aspx page), bringing a modernized layout, improved visual rhythm, and new AI-powered capabilities to help users engage with news more effectively.  A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to access the AI capabilities. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 499654.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early November 2025 and completed in late November 2025.

General Availability:

  • Worldwide: Rollout will begin in February 2026 (previously mid-November 2025) and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously mid-December 2025).
  • GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in February 2026 (previously late November 2025) and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously late December 2025).

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected: Users of SharePoint sites with the News web part enabled.

What will happen:

  • When users click the “See all” button in the News web part, they will see a refreshed dynamic mosaic grid layout.
  • The update enhances hierarchy, legibility, and editorial rhythm.
  • Core interaction patterns remain unchanged.
  • AI-powered capabilities will be available to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
  • Some users may see the new experience before others in your organization.

user settings

What you can do to prepare:

  • No admin action is required.
  • The new experience will apply automatically when using the News web part.
  • There is no impact to existing News web part functionality.
  • If needed, communicate this change to your helpdesk or internal support teams.

Learn more: Use the News web part on a SharePoint page | Microsoft Support

Compliance considerations:

Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data?Yes. AI-powered capabilities are introduced and require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI?Yes. Users with Copilot licenses will have access to new AI-driven features in the News web part.