check before: 2025-09-30
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Loop, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rollout starts late September 2025 for Targeted Release and early November 2025 for General Availability. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
Details:
Updated December 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.
When this will happen
Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).
General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by end of January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-09-06
updated:
2025-12-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes, a feature that enables real-time collaboration on notes, agendas, and action items within group chats, managed via the Teams Admin Center or PowerShell commands, and automatically available without additional downloads.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new Notes tab and its functionalities, leading to decreased productivity as they learn to navigate the new feature.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498159
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of Collaborative Notes may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new feature.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoftteams/set-csteamsmessagingconfiguration?view=teams-ps#-messagingnotes
Collaboration Disruption
Without proper preparation, users may struggle to collaborate effectively, leading to disruptions in team workflows and communication.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Members
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498159
Data Management Issues
The new feature may lead to unorganized data if users do not understand how to effectively use the Notes tab, resulting in lost or misplaced information.
- roles: Data Analysts, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoftteams/set-csteamsmessagingconfiguration?view=teams-ps#-messagingnotes
Resistance to Change
Some users may resist adopting the new feature, preferring traditional methods of note-taking, which can hinder overall team collaboration.
- roles: End Users, Change Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498159
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-12 | MC Last Updated | 10/28/2025 01:07:41 | 2025-12-11T18:34:41Z |
| 2025-12-12 | MC Messages | Updated October 27, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October). | Updated December 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by end of January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025). |
| 2025-12-12 | MC End Time | 12/15/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-03-02T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-12-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within the chat interface. Rolling out from late September to mid-November 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. No compliance issues identified. | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rollout starts late September 2025 for Targeted Release and early November 2025 for General Availability. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Messages | Updated October 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October). | Updated October 27, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Last Updated | 10/23/2025 00:49:45 | 2025-10-28T01:07:41Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability begins early November 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. | Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within the chat interface. Rolling out from late September to mid-November 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. No compliance issues identified. |
| 2025-10-23 | MC Last Updated | 10/02/2025 23:36:58 | 2025-10-23T00:49:45Z |
| 2025-10-23 | MC Messages | Updated October 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). | Updated October 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October). |
| 2025-10-23 | MC End Time | 11/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-12-15T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-10-23 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Rollout starts late September 2025 with general availability by late October. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability begins early November 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. |
| 2025-10-02 | MC Messages | Updated September 30, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). | Updated October 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). |
| 2025-10-02 | MC How Affect | Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.
This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it. What you can do to prepare You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level. Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities. Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. | Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.
This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it. What you can do to prepare You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level. Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities. Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes Alternatively, it can be configured using the PowerShell cmdlet: Set-CsTeamsMessagingConfiguration Compliance considerations No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization. |
| 2025-10-02 | MC Last Updated | 09/30/2025 19:47:05 | 2025-10-02T23:36:58Z |
| 2025-10-02 | MC prepare | https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498159 | https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoftteams/set-csteamsmessagingconfiguration?view=teams-ps#-messagingnotes
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=498159 |
| 2025-10-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability by late October 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center. | Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Rollout starts late September 2025 with general availability by late October. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. |
| 2025-09-30 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. General Availability: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. | Updated September 30, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159. When this will happen Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025. General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October). |
| 2025-09-30 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats |
| 2025-09-30 | MC Last Updated | 09/06/2025 00:05:19 | 2025-09-30T19:47:05Z |
| 2025-09-30 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-09-30 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rolling out from late September to early October 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable through the Teams Admin Center. | Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability by late October 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center. |
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