check before: 2025-09-15
Product:
Power Automate, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Linux, Mac, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message
Details:
Summary:
SharePoint automations are updated with a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate. It features a streamlined interface, consolidated menus, natural language flow creation, and improved templates. Rollout begins February 2026, requiring no admin action, with existing workflows unaffected.
Details:
Updated January 8, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks.
Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517.
When this will happen
Targeted Release: Begins early February 2026 (previously early January); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously end of January).
General Availability: Begins early March 2026 (previously early February); expected completion by end of March 2026 (previously end of February).
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General Availability, Preview, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-08-21
updated:
2026-01-09
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summary for non-techies**
The SharePoint update integrates Power Automate to streamline workflow creation with a simplified interface, redesigned template library, and natural language-to-flow capabilities, enhancing automation in SharePoint lists, libraries, and Teams without affecting existing workflows.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
The introduction of a new Workflows button and consolidated menus may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential delays in task completion.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/browse-and-add-workflows-in-microsoft-teams-4998095c-8b72-4b0e-984c-f2ad39e6ba9a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://support.microsoft.com/office/browse-and-add-workflows-in-microsoft-teams-4998095c-8b72-4b0e-984c-f2ad39e6ba9a, https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-flow-for-a-list-or-library-a9c3e03b-0654-46af-a254-20252e580d01
Training and Documentation Gaps
Existing training materials may become outdated, leading to user frustration and inefficiency as they struggle to adapt to the new Workflows experience without proper guidance.
- roles: Trainers, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=491632
Compliance and Policy Issues
The new Workflows experience may not align with existing organizational policies or controls, potentially leading to compliance risks if users create workflows that violate these policies.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/browse-and-add-workflows-in-microsoft-teams-4998095c-8b72-4b0e-984c-f2ad39e6ba9a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://support.microsoft.com/office/browse-and-add-workflows-in-microsoft-teams-4998095c-8b72-4b0e-984c-f2ad39e6ba9a
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-09 | MC Messages | Updated December 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins early January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025); expected completion by end of January 2026 (previously end of December 2025). General Availability: Begins early February 2026 (previously mid-October); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously mid-November). | Updated January 8, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins early February 2026 (previously early January); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously end of January). General Availability: Begins early March 2026 (previously early February); expected completion by end of March 2026 (previously end of February). |
| 2026-01-09 | MC Last Updated | 12/03/2025 18:28:22 | 2026-01-08T18:39:17Z |
| 2026-01-09 | MC Summary | SharePoint introduces a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate, simplifying automation across Microsoft 365. It features a unified menu, streamlined interface, natural language flow creation, and a redesigned template library. Rollout begins January 2026 with no admin action required; existing workflows remain unaffected. | SharePoint automations are updated with a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate. It features a streamlined interface, consolidated menus, natural language flow creation, and improved templates. Rollout begins February 2026, requiring no admin action, with existing workflows unaffected. |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Messages | Updated October 17, 2025: We have updated the expected rollout dates for this MC ID. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September); expected completion by end of December 2025 (previously end of September). General Availability: Begins early February 2026 (previously mid-October); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously mid-November). | Updated December 3, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins early January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025); expected completion by end of January 2026 (previously end of December 2025). General Availability: Begins early February 2026 (previously mid-October); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously mid-November). |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Last Updated | 10/17/2025 22:15:09 | 2025-12-03T18:28:22Z |
| 2025-12-04 | MC Summary | SharePoint introduces a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate, simplifying automation across Microsoft 365. It features a streamlined interface, template library, natural language flow creation, and a Madlib-style editor. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, with no admin action required. Existing workflows remain unaffected. | SharePoint introduces a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate, simplifying automation across Microsoft 365. It features a unified menu, streamlined interface, natural language flow creation, and a redesigned template library. Rollout begins January 2026 with no admin action required; existing workflows remain unaffected. |
| 2025-10-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature | Updated message, New feature |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Summary | SharePoint introduces a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate, for streamlined automation in lists, libraries, and chats. It features a unified menu, natural language editing, and templates. Rollout begins mid-September 2025, requiring no admin action and preserving existing workflows and compliance. | SharePoint introduces a new Workflows experience aligned with Teams, powered by Power Automate, simplifying automation across Microsoft 365. It features a streamlined interface, template library, natural language flow creation, and a Madlib-style editor. Rollout begins mid-November 2025, with no admin action required. Existing workflows remain unaffected. |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Last Updated | 08/21/2025 01:39:56 | 2025-10-17T22:15:09Z |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins mid-September 2025; expected completion by end of September 2025. General Availability: Begins mid-October 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025. | Updated October 17, 2025: We have updated the expected rollout dates for this MC ID. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new way to build automations in SharePoint using Workflows-the same fast, intuitive experience available in the Teams Workflows app. This update simplifies automation across SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft 365, helping users streamline tasks like notifications, approvals, and file actions with just a few clicks. Powered by Power Automate, Workflows offers a consistent experience across platforms and reduces the complexity of previous automation methods. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 491632 and MC1121517. When this will happen Targeted Release: Begins mid-November 2025 (previously mid-September); expected completion by end of December 2025 (previously end of September). General Availability: Begins early February 2026 (previously mid-October); expected completion by end of February 2026 (previously mid-November). |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Title | Build SharePoint automations with Workflows—now aligned with the Teams experience | (Updated) Build SharePoint automations with Workflows—now aligned with the Teams experience |
| 2025-10-18 | MC End Time | 02/25/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-04-30T10:00:00Z |
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