M365 Changelog: Microsoft Stream: in player Help experience

MC332705 – Updated May 23, 2022: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

The web player for audio & video files that are stored in OneDrive and SharePoint (including when those files are embedded in Teams, Yammer, and SharePoint web parts) is updated with a new feature called Help. This entry point allows users with to report technical playback issues on video/audio files to Microsoft. The Help feature also provides links to public end user help documentation for the player. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 88932

When will this happen:

Microsoft plans to start rolling out this feature to Targeted Release in mid-February and expects to complete for Standard release in late June (previously early May).

How this affects your organization:

Users will be able to see and interact with Help for all OneDrive for Business and SharePoint video and audio files. Only users who are enabled to provide Microsoft feedback will be able to see and have the ability to report a playback issue.

What you need to do to prepare:

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

Note: Some users may see this feature before other users within your organization.

Learn more Microsoft feedback:

• Learn about Microsoft feedback for your organization
• Manage Microsoft feedback for your organization