RM492622 - Microsoft 365: The Next Generation of File & Folder Sharing

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

We're now introducing the third generation of the Microsoft 365 sharing experience designed to make collaboration simpler, smarter, and more secure by default. At the heart of this update is the new hero link, a single, powerful link that controls access to your files. Whether you copy a link, share via email, or send the URL from your browser, you now have a seamless and consistent way to share and stay in control of your files.

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

Published May 8, 2025

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Android
Desktop
iOS
Mac
Web

Service

Excel
Microsoft 365
OneDrive
PowerPoint
SharePoint
Word

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

We're now introducing the third generation of the Microsoft 365 sharing experience designed to make collaboration simpler, smarter, and more secure by default. At the heart of this update is the new hero link, a single, powerful link that controls access to your files. Whether you copy a link, share via email, or send the URL from your browser, you now have a seamless and consistent way to share and stay in control of your files.

GA date: August CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 17, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026 · 11:15 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 17, 2026 · 10:15 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version