check before: 2024-12-01

Product:

Microsoft Loop, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Scheduled

Change type:

New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

420942

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create hyperlinks in chats by pasting a URL over selected text, similar to Outlook and Loop. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and Mac, with rollouts beginning in early January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is needed.

Details:
Updated November 14, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Comings soon to Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to quickly and efficiently create hyperlinks in chat and channel messages by selecting the text and pasting the URL on top of the text, just like in new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Microsoft Outlook for the web, and Microsoft Loop. Teams will automatically convert the selected text into a hyperlink, eliminating the need for the Insert link button or the Ctrl+K shortcut.
This message applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420942.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously mid-December).

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Created:
2024-11-07

updated:
2024-11-16

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User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new hyperlink feature, leading to improper usage or frustration when trying to format messages, especially if they are accustomed to the previous method of inserting links.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420942

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the hyperlink feature without prior training or documentation updates may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek help on how to use the new functionality effectively.
   - roles: Support Staff, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=420942

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DatePropertyoldnew
2024-11-16MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact
2024-11-16MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams will soon allow users to create hyperlinks in chats by pasting a URL over selected text, similar to Outlook and Loop. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and Mac, with rollouts beginning in early December 2024 for Targeted Release and mid-December 2024 for General Availability. No admin action is needed.Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create hyperlinks in chats by pasting a URL over selected text, similar to Outlook and Loop. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and Mac, with rollouts beginning in early January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is needed.
2024-11-16MC Last Updated11/06/2024 23:40:142024-11-15T19:39:17Z
2024-11-16MC MessagesComings soon to Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to quickly and efficiently create hyperlinks in chat and channel messages by selecting the text and pasting the URL on top of the text, just like in new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Microsoft Outlook for the web, and Microsoft Loop. Teams will automatically convert the selected text into a hyperlink, eliminating the need for the Insert link button or the Ctrl+K shortcut.
This message applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420942.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and expect to complete by early December 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 and expect to complete by mid-December 2024.
Updated November 14, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Comings soon to Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to quickly and efficiently create hyperlinks in chat and channel messages by selecting the text and pasting the URL on top of the text, just like in new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Microsoft Outlook for the web, and Microsoft Loop. Teams will automatically convert the selected text into a hyperlink, eliminating the need for the Insert link button or the Ctrl+K shortcut.
This message applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420942.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 (previously early December) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2025 (previously mid-December) and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously mid-December).
2024-11-16MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Easily insert hyperlinks in messages(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Easily insert hyperlinks in messages
2024-11-16MC End Time01/31/2025 09:00:002025-03-10T09:00:00Z

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