MC1489928 - Microsoft Brand Kit: Duplicate an existing Brand Kit

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1489928.

MS Message Center's Summary

Microsoft has released a new capability allowing brand managers and brand kit owners to duplicate existing brand kits worldwide. This functionality reduces setup time for multiple regions or templates by eliminating manual recreation. Rollout is currently complete globally. Administrators should inform relevant internal stakeholders about this addition and update any existing guidance for managing corporate visual identities.

Administrator impact
No direct administrator action is required.
End user impact
Brand managers and brand kit owners can now duplicate existing brand kits to streamline the creation of new ones.
Importance
2/10: The update provides a helpful administrative enhancement with zero configuration requirements and no service disruption risks.

Microsoft Summary

Microsoft now allows Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners to duplicate existing Brand Kits to create new ones, simplifying setup for different brands or regions. This feature is available worldwide with no action required, aiming to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency in Brand Kit management.

Message Center ID
MC1489928
Category
stay Informed
Severity
normal
Services
Microsoft 365 apps
Tags
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Published
2026-10-06
Last updated
2026-10-06
Expires
2026-10-28

[What and why] To help organizations create and manage Brand Kits more efficiently, Microsoft is introducing the ability for Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners to duplicate an existing Brand Kit and use it as the starting point for a new one. This capability makes it easier to reuse an existing brand setup when creating Brand Kits for different brands, regions, or template variations, reducing the need to recreate settings from scratch. [Rollout schedule] General Availability (Worldwide): Available now [Impact on your organization] Who is affected Brand Managers Brand Kit owners with access to Brand Kit Platforms and services Brand Kit What will happen Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners can create a new Brand Kit by duplicating an existing one. The duplicated Brand Kit can be used as a starting point and customized as needed. This capability reduces manual effort when creating multiple Brand Kits with similar branding requirements. The feature is available to Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners with access to Brand Kit. [Action required and recommendations] No action is required. You may want to: Inform Brand Managers and Brand Kit owners about this new capability. Review any internal documentation or processes related to Brand Kit creation and management. [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.