Usually at least once a month (possibly more often), but no set schedule Twice a year (in January and July), on the second Tuesday of the month Once a month, on the second Tuesday of the monthĪs soon as they’re ready (usually once a month), but on no set schedule

For example, to comply with regulatory, governmental, or other organizational requirements.Īt least once a month (likely more often), but on no set schedule Provide your users with new Office features only once a month and on a predictable schedule.įor select devices in your organization, where extensive testing is needed before rolling out new Office features. Provide your users with new Office features as soon as they're ready, but on no set schedule. The following table provides a comparison of Current Channel, Monthly Enterprise Channel, and Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel. Comparison of the update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps For example, network bandwidth utilization, end-user training and support, line-of-business applications, and other organizational requirements.

In those cases where you've select devices that require extensive testing before receiving new features, we recommend Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel.īut, we realize that there are multiple factors that will determine which update channel you select for your deployment of Microsoft 365 Apps. If you need additional predictability of when these new Office features are released each month, we recommend Monthly Enterprise Channel. We recommend Current Channel, because it provides your users with the newest Office features as soon as they're ready. It covers all available update channels, plus some tips & tricks for admins. If you prefer watching over reading, check out the Update Channels Explained video.

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