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Please allow us to change the Sent From email from no-reply@sharepointonline.com to something else
Please allow us to change the Sent From email from no-reply@sharepointonline.com to something else. I send emails using WorkFlows and need to have the Sent From address be something I can define from a field in a list or library.
385 votes -
Enable multi-geo support for smaller tenants
We have a global company but only a small (around 350) licensed user base. We would dearly love to be able to leverage multi-geo functionality in order to be compliant with data sovereignty laws.
384 votes -
Hide mobile number in contact info.
I log in. I am asked for a mobile number so I can verify account changes and reset my password. I find my mobile number listed on my contact card. I remove my mobile number. I log in. I am asked for a mobile number so I can verify account changes and reset my password. I find my mobile number listed on my contact card. I remove my mobile number. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
I want the semi-two-factor auth this provides, but the last thing I need is to have my entire company contacting me for support after hours or for…391 votes -
Adding Powerpoint Video Timeline
We All know that right now powerpoint has widely use for video making, but there is a difficulty to sync voice with video or to add effect on exact time. My suggestion is, this surely easier if Microsoft add ‘timeline’ feature just like majority of video editor so it would be easier for us to configure audio and video effect for better result
377 votes -
Add the capability for tenant service accounts
As we build solutions in Office 365, we often need the concept of service accounts, but there's no mechanism for this - other than setting up a fake user account. It's quite common to need an identity that isn't tied to a specific person, not unlike what we typically do on premises.
The idea would be that these service accounts could have the restriction that they wouldn't have a login, so they would have no mailbox, no OneDrive etc., but could be secured like any other AD principal.
Here are some example uses for this type of account:
* As…371 votes -
Option to save Office files to local drive first, then sync to Sharepoint / OneDrive
Currently, the default "Save" syncs the file to Sharepoint / OneDrive, then syncs from the cloud back to the local drive. This is a bad sequence, as, if there is a problem uploading and the file cannot be synced, the file is then completely lost. This feature can be manually overridden by going to "File," "Save As," and selecting "This PC," but must be done every time. Besides risking loss of data, by syncing to Sharepoint/OneDrive first, it locks up the file from being able to be used. If the file were simply saved locally first (which is fast), the…
370 votes -
Reset or clear autocomplete cache globally for OWA
In a larger organization 300+ users, we find that the autocomplete cache over time gets filled with contacts that are infrequently used yet sometimes staff end of sending internal emails to these contacts that should have been sent to an internal contact instead.
Would like ability to reset/clear the autocomplete cache for OWA or to disable it for certain users or all users.
363 votes -
Flow: Create a "Wait Until Field Change in Current Item"
Please build a "wait until field change in current item" action into Microsoft Flow. This exists in SharePoint Designer and is extremely necessary for building workflows. The Do Until function does not work well, is not clear or user-friendly at all, and does not have the exact same functionality. Microsoft Flow is supposed to be more user-friendly than SharePoint Designer, but until I get this functionality I will not be able to use it, and my "SuperUsers" will never understand the Do Until action.
362 votes -
Required- option to disable auto deletion of invitation emails subsequent to acceptance of invite
is it possible for Microsoft to develop a feature in the OWA/ office 365 on the web to give an option to keep the original meeting invitation message without auto deletion after responding to it on the web browser.
That would make it flexible to the end user rather than forcing to adopt a pre-determined one currently available on the web version.
It is worth highlighting that the desktop client of outlook currently has the option to disable auto deletion of invitation emails subsequent to acceptance of invites. This can also be provided on the web version of office 365/…364 votes -
Teams Secondary Ringer
As Teams replaces Skype for Business it is critical that we have the secondary ringer functionality added to the Teams desktop app. Most of our users are using a head set for communication and can't hear the phone ring. Setting PC speaker as default isn't an option as there are numerous websites these days with auto play videos and we don't want other PC sounds constantly playing in the office.
360 votes -
Share PowerApps with Office 365 Groups
Office 365 Groups (aka: "unified-groups") are becoming the "standard" share target in Office 365. You can share SharePoint content (files, list items, etc.) with an O365 Group. You can share Microsoft Stream content with an O365 Group. You can share a Flow with an O365 Group. You CANNOT, however, share a PowerApp with an O365 Group. This is a huge issue and greatly complicates our job of "selling" PowerApps as a solution.
For example, we've successfully convinced a LOT of our client groups that an O365 Group is a better solution than "just" a SharePoint site (most of these had…
351 votes -
VBA capability to automate Microsoft edge
Currently there's no solution to automate tasks in Microsoft edge with VBA. Having a "reference" option within VBA to automate Microsoft edge would be well received. (No selenium driver does not work).
354 votes -
Punjabi is desperately needed as a translation language in Immersive Reader and Translator
Punjabi is desperately needed as a translation language in Immersive Reader and Translator
347 votes -
Allow PowerBI.com to Connect Directly to Azure Data Lake Storage across Azure Directories
Currently a Power BI desktop work can be created with a data source of Azure Data Lake store when provided with any URL and login details. This connector is still in preview, but works fine. If the workbook is then published to Power BI.com the data source credentials are lost and connectivity to ADL is only possible if the storage is part of the same Azure subscription as directory that Office 365/Power BI is connected to.
In reality we need the data source to be generic and for PowerBi.com and be able to authenticate across Azure AD directories.
Please!
343 votes -
OneDrive for Business sync Document library containing metadata.
Problem syncing document libraries with metadata in columns. A lot of companies are using metadata columns in document libraries for search and other reasons.
337 votes -
Powershell Command to purge specific mailbox folders
Currently you can purge all contents of a user mailbox by using the following commands:
Search-Mailbox -Identity "identity" -DeleteContent -force
Search-mailbox -identity "identity" -SearchDumpsterOnly -DeleteContentThis wipes the user mailbox completely without removing the mailbox itself. There currently is not a way to refine and delete content for specific mailbox or custom folder names while leaving content from other folders in the mailbox alone. Example: Purge only: Junk Email, Deleted Items, Clutter, Custom Folder 1, Custom Folder 2, etc.
Reference:
Search for and delete messages in Exchange 2016
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff459253(v=exchg.160).aspx
Search and delete messages in Exchange 2013
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff459253(v=exchg.150).aspx
Search and delete…338 votes -
Restore removed functionality to print from Publisher to a PDF using CMYK settings
In Publisher 2010, one had the option to print using a CMYK colour scheme, which is required by the commercial printer that does the printing of my newsletter. The functionality has worked well for many years. When I upgraded to Office 2013 (on an Office 365 subscription), I see that the feature was removed (i.e. one can only print in RGB format). Why was this feature removed, and can it be reinstated?
331 votes -
Allow forcing custom tile in the app launcher for each user
Right now when an custom tile is created any user has to add it to his app launcher individually.
In case of big companies it is not feasible to roll out new tiles apps that way. These new tiles should be deployed by the administrator to a specific population or all users.
330 votes -
"Shared with Me" Organization in OneDrive
Please allow users to add folders to and organize their "Shared with Me" section of OneDrive.
It would also be nice to allow users to move items from "Shared with Me" into "Files" so they can be organized with the files they have created. I can appreciate the syncing issues this would create, but it would save a lot of unnecessary searching through unorganized documents.
330 votes -
Enable "Shared Templates" in Office Online
In our existing Word and PowerPoint apps, we were able to post shared, branded templates for use across the organization. This is no longer available when using Office Online. Please enable more choice so that users, when creating a new document, can select from blank or from designated, designed templates.
325 votes
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