Applying Microsoft Sensitivity Labels

Overview

Article explains how to apply Microsoft Sensitivity Labels to documents in both the desktop and browser versions of Microsoft software.

Instructions

You can apply and change Microsoft Sensitivity Labels in different ways. When opening files from both desktop and browser versions of Microsoft software, you can see a dropdown menu from the ribbon named “Sensitivity”. From here you can select the various sensitivity labels. Hovering on the name of the labels will give a description of the label, or you can click on the “Learn More” link to be directed to a Knowledgebase article that will give you more detailed information about the Sensitivity Labels.

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You may also see what label has been applied to the file near the top of the browser app or desktop application. You can also click on this shield to view a description of the Sensitivity Label or change it.

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