Microsoft SharePoint: Update to News web part “See all” experience
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Summary
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.
Details
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:
- 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. |