Microsoft has rolled out the “Actual Result” capability in Azure Test Plans, giving teams a more precise way to document what actually happens during manual test runs. The feature is now in public preview and aims to strengthen audit readiness and testing accuracy.

Here’s what you need to know:

Why it matters
Manual testing is essential—but often lacks detailed visibility. The new Actual Result field lets you record precise outcomes per test step, improving traceability, audit readiness, and team collaboration.
Key capabilities
Capture step-level actual results with flexible configuration at the test plan level, while improving audit support and making test runs easier to review and automate.
Getting started
Enable it in your Test Plan Settings (requires Azure Test Plans license), select your preferred mode, and start a manual test run. You’ll be able to capture and review actual results directly in the Test Run Hub.

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