Microsoft Entra ID · M365 Workloads & Services

Office Apps Administrator

Can manage Microsoft 365 apps cloud settings including policies, feature management, and whats new content.

Scope: Cloud settings and policy management for Microsoft 365 Apps

Permissions

  • Manage cloud policies for Office apps
  • Configure self-service download settings
  • Manage whats new feature visibility
  • View Office app usage reports
  • Configure Office app settings
  • Manage support tickets

Common use cases

  • Office app policy configuration
  • Feature rollout management
  • Whats new content control
  • App usage analytics
  • Update channel management

Best practices

  • Define cloud policies per user group
  • Control feature announcements
  • Monitor app health
  • Coordinate with desktop management
  • Review usage trends

Security considerations

  • Policy changes affect all users
  • Feature settings may have security implications
  • Coordinate with security on macros/add-ins

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