This client-side labeling has minimal delay for documents because the label can be applied even before the document is saved. But in both cases, the user decides whether to accept or reject the label, to help ensure the correct labeling of content.
This method supports recommending a label to users, as well as automatically applying a label. There are two different methods for automatically applying a sensitivity label to content in Microsoft 365:Ĭlient-side labeling when users edit documents or compose (also reply or forward) emails: Use a label that's configured for auto-labeling for files and emails (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). However, automatic labeling can replace a lower priority label that was automatically applied. When content has been manually labeled, that label will never be replaced by automatic labeling. Users no longer need to know about your policies-they can instead focus on their work.
You don't need to rely on users to classify all content correctly. You don't need to train your users when to use each of your classifications. This ability to apply sensitivity labels to content automatically is important because: When you create a sensitivity label, you can automatically assign that label to files and emails when it matches conditions that you specify. For information about automatically applying a sensitivity label in Azure Purview, see Labeling in Azure Purview.