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Summary
The SharePoint News web part "See All" experience rollout is paused due to an issue, now resuming in February 2026. It features a refreshed mosaic layout and AI capabilities requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is needed; core functionality remains unchanged.
Details
Updated December 11, 2025: We are pausing rollout of this feature at this time due to an unexpected issue. We expect to resume rolling out in February 2026. Thank you for your patience.
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 February 2026 (previously mid-November 2025) and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously mid-December 2025).
- GCC, GCCH and DoD: Rollout will begin in February 2026 (previously late November 2025) and is expected to complete in February 2026 (previously 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:
- 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
Compliance considerations:
| 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. Users with Copilot licenses will have access to new AI-driven features in the News web part. |