Compose in the Microsoft Edge sidebar is being retired

Microsoft has announced the impending retirement of the Compose feature in Microsoft Edge for Business sidebar on September 5, 2024, affecting users with an Entra ID. The Compose feature is widely used for writing notes, emails and other correspondence by many users who rely on Microsoft Edge for Business. While no action is required, it is suggested that users be informed in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Although the Compose feature is set to retire, Microsoft still plans to continue its development efforts in this area, bringing new writing capabilities to Edge in the future.

Until September 5, 2024, users signed in with an Entra ID will still be able to use the Compose feature in the Microsoft Edge for Business sidebar. However, after this date, it will no longer be available. No action is required by you, but it is recommended that you inform your users ahead of time about this change. The message ID for this announcement is MC851615.

To summarize, if you're an Entra ID user of Microsoft Edge, the Compose feature in the Edge for Business sidebar will be retired on September 5, 2024. You don't need to take any action, but it is recommended that you let your users know about this change, and Microsoft will continue to develop new writing capabilities for Edge going forward.

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