Starting late August 2025, IT admins can restrict new Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to be created only in Cloud Locations via a Group Policy. This enhances security and compliance by ensuring files are saved in OneDrive, SharePoint, or third-party Clouds, with rollout completing by December 2025.
Applies to: Microsoft 365 apps
Source: mc.merill.net — data via Merill Fernando's open archive (MIT).