check before: 2025-01-01

Product:

Microsoft Loop, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

469507

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams now allows forwarding loop components. Rollout begins in early January 2025, with full availability by early April 2025. This update removes previous restrictions on forwarding messages with loop components and will occur automatically without admin action needed. Users can forward by selecting 'more actions' on a message. For more details, visit Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469507 or Microsoft Support.

Details:
Updated January 7, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
There is now the ability to forward loop components in Microsoft Teams. With the addition of loop component forwarding, users have a new way to share loop components across chats and channels. To forward a message containing a loop component, simply navigate to the more actions menu of any message containing a loop component and select forward. From there, the forward this message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the loop component. In this view, users will be able to give permissions to recipients of the loop component to ensure all recipients have access to the content.




This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469507.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously early February).

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2024-12-07

updated:
2025-01-21

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Increased Information Overload
With the ability to forward loop components, users may receive excessive messages containing loop components, leading to information overload and potential confusion.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

Data Privacy Concerns
Users may inadvertently forward sensitive loop components to unintended recipients, raising data privacy issues and compliance risks.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21

User Training Needs
The new feature may require additional training for users to understand how to manage permissions effectively when forwarding loop components.
   - roles: Training Coordinators, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

Potential Miscommunication
Forwarding loop components without context may lead to miscommunication among team members, as the original message context may be lost.
   - roles: Project Managers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21

Increased Support Requests
The introduction of this feature may lead to an increase in support requests from users facing issues or confusion regarding the new forwarding capabilities.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

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Enhanced Collaboration through Loop Components
With the ability to forward loop components, users can share important information and updates more efficiently across different teams and channels. This fosters real-time collaboration and ensures that all team members are on the same page, improving overall productivity.
   - next-steps: Communicate the new feature to all users and provide training sessions on how to effectively use loop components for collaboration. Create guidelines on best practices for sharing loop components to maximize their utility.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Collaborative Teams
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

Improved User Experience
The removal of restrictions on forwarding messages with loop components enhances the user experience by allowing for easier information sharing. This leads to less friction in communication and encourages users to utilize Teams more effectively.
   - next-steps: Gather user feedback on the new feature to understand its impact on workflows. Use this feedback to make further improvements or adjustments to the Teams environment, ensuring it meets user needs.
   - roles: End Users, Customer Support Teams, IT Administrators
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

Streamlined IT Administration
With the automatic rollout of this feature and no required admin action, IT administrators can focus on other critical tasks rather than managing feature deployments. This can lead to more efficient use of IT resources and time.
   - next-steps: Review current IT administrative processes to identify areas for improvement. Consider implementing automated monitoring tools to track feature usage and gather analytics on user engagement with loop components.
   - roles: IT Administrators, System Analysts, Operations Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469507

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-01-21MC Feature StatusRolling outLaunched
2025-01-15MC Feature RingStandard Release, Targeted ReleaseStandard Release
2025-01-15MC Feature StatusLaunchedRolling out
2025-01-08MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact
2025-01-08MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams now allows forwarding loop components in chats and channels. Users can forward messages with loop components using the 'more actions' menu and set permissions for recipients. The feature is rolling out from early January to early February 2025 and requires no admin action.Microsoft Teams now allows forwarding loop components. Rollout begins in early January 2025, with full availability by early April 2025. This update removes previous restrictions on forwarding messages with loop components and will occur automatically without admin action needed. Users can forward by selecting 'more actions' on a message. For more details, visit Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469507 or Microsoft Support.
2025-01-08MC Last Updated12/07/2024 00:48:142025-01-07T23:45:53Z
2025-01-08MC MessagesThere is now the ability to forward loop components in Microsoft Teams. With the addition of loop component forwarding, users have a new way to share loop components across chats and channels. To forward a message containing a loop component, simply navigate to the more actions menu of any message containing a loop component and select forward. From there, the forward this message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the loop component. In this view, users will be able to give permissions to recipients of the loop component to ensure all recipients have access to the content.




This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469507.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
Updated January 7, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
There is now the ability to forward loop components in Microsoft Teams. With the addition of loop component forwarding, users have a new way to share loop components across chats and channels. To forward a message containing a loop component, simply navigate to the more actions menu of any message containing a loop component and select forward. From there, the forward this message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the loop component. In this view, users will be able to give permissions to recipients of the loop component to ensure all recipients have access to the content.




This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469507.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in late January 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously early February).
2025-01-08MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Forwarding loop components(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Forwarding loop components
2025-01-08MC End Time03/24/2025 08:00:002025-05-19T09:00:00Z
2024-12-11MC Feature RingTargeted ReleaseStandard Release, Targeted Release
2024-12-11MC Feature StatusRolling outLaunched

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