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

The SharePoint News web part “See All” experience will be updated with a modern mosaic layout and AI-powered features requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Rollout starts November 2025, with no admin action needed. Core interactions remain unchanged, enhancing news engagement and visual design. 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 mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-December 2025. GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in late November 2025 and is expected to complete by 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. What you can do to prepare: Compliance considerations: View image in new tab 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 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. […]

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