OneDrive’s new Libraries view replaces More places, worth a heads-up before it does
Quick summary
OneDrive for the web is replacing “More places” with a new Libraries view, rolling out from mid-July 2026, covering:
This one genuinely replaces something rather than adding to it. Anyone who navigates to shared libraries via “More places” out of habit will need to relearn where that path now leads.
Anyone who’s used “More places” in OneDrive for the web to jump into a SharePoint library or a Teams-linked site knows the path by muscle memory more than by thinking about it. That menu is going away, replaced by a proper Libraries view that’s genuinely easier to use, with filtering, sorting and a clearer view of recently accessed content.
The improvement is real. The habit-breaking is the part worth a heads-up.
What’s changing
Targeted release begins in early July 2026, completing by mid-July. General availability then rolls out worldwide from mid-July, now expected to complete by the end of August 2026, revised from an original late-July estimate (Roadmap ID 566315).
It applies to OneDrive for the web, alongside SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.
The “More places” experience is replaced entirely by a new Libraries view, surfacing recently accessed document libraries, libraries tied to Teams, and favourite SharePoint sites in one place. Users can filter libraries by keyword, sort by recent activity or alphabetically, and switch between list and tile views.
Existing permissions and access controls carry over unchanged, and no admin configuration or policy changes are required.
Why this matters more than it first appears
There’s no governance angle here, this is a genuine, low-risk usability improvement. The one thing worth planning for is specific to it being a replacement rather than an addition:
- “More places” isn’t staying alongside the new view, it’s being removed. Users who know that specific menu path will find it gone, not just relocated, which is a different kind of disruption to a feature simply being added.
- The rollout date has already shifted once, from late July to end of August, so it’s worth avoiding a fixed date in user-facing communication.
- The new filtering and sorting options are a genuine improvement, worth mentioning positively in any communication rather than only framing this as “something moved.”
Who’s affected
- All users of OneDrive for the web
- Helpdesk teams likely to see a short-term rise in “where did More places go” queries
- Anyone who regularly navigates to shared SharePoint libraries or Teams-linked content through OneDrive
What we’d recommend doing now
No action is required, and the preparation here is light:
- Update internal training materials to reflect the new Libraries view, replacing any references to “More places.”
- Tell users before rollout reaches them, particularly anyone who relies on that specific navigation path day to day.
- Highlight the new filtering, sorting and view options positively, since this is a genuine improvement worth users knowing about, not just a relocation.
Where we can help
If your organisation relies on shared libraries across multiple teams and sites, this is worth pairing with a broader look at how people actually navigate to that content: a clearer Libraries view helps with day-to-day findability, but it’s still worth checking your users know where to look once “More places” is gone.
Getting ahead of user communication before “More places” disappears from OneDrive.
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If this is part of a wider look at how your teams navigate shared content across OneDrive and SharePoint.
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A refresher for users on the new Libraries view once it lands.
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This update is based on Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 566315 (Message ID MC1403407), last updated 14 August 2026. Rollout dates are provided by Microsoft and may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to “More places” in OneDrive?
It’s being replaced by a new Libraries view, rolling out from mid-July 2026. Rather than sitting alongside the old experience, “More places” is removed once the new view reaches a user’s account.
What can you do in OneDrive’s new Libraries view?
Filter libraries by keyword, sort them by recent activity or alphabetically, and switch between list and tile views. It surfaces recently accessed SharePoint libraries, Teams-linked libraries, and favourite sites in one place.
Does this change OneDrive or SharePoint permissions?
No. Existing permissions and access controls remain unchanged, and no admin configuration or policy changes are required.
When is this rolling out?
General availability rolls out worldwide from mid-July 2026 and is now expected to complete by the end of August 2026, revised from an original late-July estimate.