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MC1255404 - Improved OneDrive sync experience for macOS users

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MC1255404

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Microsoft OneDrive

Last Updated

Apr 7, 2026

Published Mar 18, 2026

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Updated message
Feature update
User impact

Summary

The OneDrive Activity Center on macOS is redesigned for a cleaner, intuitive sync experience, rolling out globally from April to May 2026. It aligns with macOS conventions, improves accessibility, and requires no admin action. Users get clearer sync status and easier issue resolution.

More information

Updated April 7, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re refreshing the OneDrive Activity Center on macOS. This redesign brings a cleaner, more intuitive way to check sync status, manage files, and resolve issues, right from your desktop.

When this will happen:

  • General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 and expect to complete by end of April 2026 (previously mid-April).
  • General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in early April 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected: All organizations with users running the OneDrive Sync client on macOS.

What will happen:

  • The redesigned OneDrive Activity Center and native macOS dialogs align the OneDrive sync client with macOS platform conventions, providing a familiar, system-consistent experience for Mac users.

    • Screenshot 1: Updated OneDrive Activity Center on macOS showing overall sync status

    user settings

  • The updated interface is intended to make onboarding, and day‑to‑day use, more straightforward for users who expect standard macOS behavior.
  • Accessibility support is improved, including full VoiceOver and Full Keyboard Access support.
  • Sync status information, recent activity thumbnails, and error indicators are presented more clearly, making it easier for users to identify and address common sync issues without contacting support.

    • Screenshot 2: Expanded sync activity view showing recent file changes and sync progress

    user settings

  • The update is enabled by default and rolls out automatically.
  • No admin configuration, policy changes, or user action is required.

What you can do to prepare:

  • No admin action is required. This is a user interface only update to the OneDrive Sync client on macOS.
  • Optionally, notify helpdesk teams and update internal documentation for macOS users.

Learn more: OneDrive on Mac gets Liquid Glass with an All-New Activity Center

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.