M365 Changelog: (Updated) Dark mode in New Yammer

MC340780 – Updated March 17, 2022: Microsoft has updated the content below with additional information.

Based on user feedback, Microsoft is enabling Dark mode. Once rolled out to Yammer network, users would be able to switch to view lighter text on a dark background at any moment in the settings menu.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88976

When this will happen:

Microsoft expects this rollout to begin in late March and expects the rollout to be fully completed by early April.

How this will affect your organization:

Previously, web users were only able to display Yammer in light mode: dark text on a white background, now they will able to switch to a lighter text on a dark background.

What you need to do to prepare:

The feature will rollout automatically, there is no action needed from admins. You may want to update your best practices and support documentation to inform the users about the availability of Dark mode.

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