check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Microsoft Teams on desktop now shows rich link previews when you share SharePoint pages. Links automatically expand into a visually appealing card with a thumbnail image and page description, making it easier to understand and engage with shared SharePoint content directly in Teams.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2026-05-06
updated:
2026-05-07
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience slow loading times or crashes due to increased resource demands from rich link previews, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-sharepoint-thumbnail-previews/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-gets-a-new-look-with-sharepoint-thumbnail-previews
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of rich link previews may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or confusion regarding the new feature, overwhelming IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-teams-sharepoint-thumbnail-previews/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-gets-a-new-look-with-sharepoint-thumbnail-previews
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-07 | RM Release Phase | General Availability | General Availability, Targeted Release |
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