Sync Up by Microsoft 365 Copilot + OneDrive event recap & transfer ownership
Nov 17, 2025
Belle Podeanu, a Product Manager on the OneDrive and SharePoint team, shares insights on the newly redesigned Transfer Ownership feature. She highlights how this workflow reduces data loss and clarifies transitions when employees leave, including revamped email notifications that dramatically increased click-through rates. Belle discusses the manager's view with tools for file filtering and collaborative options. She also outlines the importance of e-discovery holds and invites feedback as the feature rolls out. Tune in for a sneak peek behind the scenes of the OneDrive event!
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Copilot Fab Brings AI To Fingertips
- The FAB (flooding action) button surfaces Copilot features like summarize, compare, and ask questions directly in OneDrive.
- Improved discoverability makes Copilot features feel indispensable in everyday workflows.
Add To OneDrive Replaces Bulk Sync
- Add to OneDrive is replacing heavy sync of entire libraries as the recommended workflow.
- It keeps files in place while letting users organize and access only what they need efficiently.
Cloud-First Word Unlocks Real-Time Collaboration
- Cloud-first creation in Word saves new documents to the cloud by default to enable instant sharing and collaboration.
- The flow avoids stray copies by moving files correctly if users choose a different save location later.