509110 – Microsoft Teams: Open channels in a new window

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1162964

Details:

You can now open channels in a separate window to stay on top of multiple conversations at once.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-10-04

updated:
2025-10-18

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're at a bustling networking event. You're trying to have meaningful conversations with several people at once, but it's challenging to keep track of everything when you're in one big room. Now, picture if you could magically create smaller, private rooms where you could continue each conversation without the noise and distraction of the main event. This is similar to what Microsoft Teams is now offering with its new feature: the ability to open channels in a separate window.

In the world of Microsoft Teams, channels are like those conversations at the networking event. Previously, all your discussions were happening in one main window, making it a bit tricky to focus on multiple conversations simultaneously. With the new feature, you can pop out a channel into its own window, just like stepping into a quieter room for a more focused chat. This allows you to manage multiple discussions more effectively, as you can easily switch between these separate windows without losing track of the ongoing conversations.

Think of it like having multiple tabs open in your web browser. Each tab represents a different website, and you can quickly move between them without losing your place. Similarly, with Teams, you can have multiple channel windows open, allowing you to keep an eye on various discussions and respond promptly without the need to navigate back and forth within a single window.

This feature is available on both desktop and Mac versions of Microsoft Teams, and it's designed to help users stay organized and efficient, especially in a busy work environment where multitasking is often necessary. It's like having the ability to clone yourself at that networking event, ensuring you don't miss out on any important conversation.