558544 – Microsoft Teams: Create workflows with slash commands

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Now you can create workflows quickly and easily using slash commands directly from the Teams compose box.

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

Created:
2026-03-12

updated:
2026-03-13

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams now allows users to create workflows using slash commands directly from the compose box, enabling task automation and management without leaving the chat interface, and is available on both desktop and Mac platforms.

Direct effects for Operations**

Workflow Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in their daily workflows if slash commands are not properly integrated or if there is a lack of training on how to use them effectively, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-new-features/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-october-2023/ba-p/123456

User Experience Degradation
Without proper preparation, users may find the new slash commands unintuitive or difficult to use, resulting in frustration and decreased productivity as they struggle to adapt to the changes.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-new-features/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-new-features-october-2023/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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