MC947052 - Microsoft SharePoint: Filter search results by "Messages"

The same Messages search vertical at microsoft365.com will soon be available for organization-wide search in Microsoft SharePoint. Search verticals are tabs on the search result page that show results of a specific type or from select sources. For example, the Files vertical shows results classified as files and makes it easy for users who are looking to find documents.

When this will happen:

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

This feature will be on by default.

If you have disabled the Messages search vertical for microsoft365.com, the Messages search vertical will also be disabled in SharePoint. Learn more: Manage search verticals | Microsoft Learn

Before this rollout: Default vertical experience without the Messages vertical:

After this rollout: New default vertical experience with the Messages vertical:

What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.