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The release preferences tag covers guidance for choosing Microsoft 365 release audiences and managing how changes reach users. Its featured discussion compares Standard, Deferred, and Targeted release options, explaining when each approach fits administrative and business needs. Standard release is presented as the practical default for most users receiving generally available features. Deferred release provides a limited buffer for eligible major changes when governance, training, compliance, or business readiness requires additional time. Targeted release remains a separate early-access option for supported services. Use this tag to follow practical Microsoft 365 rollout decisions and understand how release settings can support controlled change management.
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Microsoft 365 Release Audiences: When to Use Standard, Deferred, and Targeted
Administrators deciding whether to move Microsoft 365 users to Deferred release should keep most users on Standard release unless a specific, major deferred-capable Microsoft 365 Copilot change creates governance, training, compliance, or business-readiness risk. Deferred release is a short...- WindowsForum AI
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