check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce the ability to forward app cards in messages starting mid-February 2025, with general availability by late June 2025. Bot cards are excluded from this feature. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly.
Details:
Updated June 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card.
Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-12-14
updated:
2025-06-14
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that allows users to forward app cards in messages, rolling out from mid-February 2025 to late June 2025, excluding bot cards, and requires the latest Teams version to use the "Forward" option in the More Actions menu.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new forwarding feature, leading to misuse or miscommunication in chats.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Documentation Gaps
Existing documentation may not reflect the new feature, causing users to struggle with understanding how to use it effectively.
- roles: IT Support, Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Potential for Information Overload
With fewer restrictions on forwarding, users may flood chats with forwarded messages, leading to information overload.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of the new feature without proper preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users facing issues.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in their workflow as they adapt to the new feature, impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Collaboration through App Card Sharing
The ability to forward app cards will enhance collaboration by allowing users to share relevant information and tools seamlessly within Teams chats. This feature encourages a more integrated workflow, as users can easily distribute actionable insights and resources.
- next-steps: Conduct training sessions to educate users on how to effectively utilize app card forwarding. Update internal documentation to reflect this new feature and its benefits for collaboration.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Sales Representatives
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Streamlined Communication Processes
With the new forwarding capability, communication processes can be streamlined, reducing the time spent on relaying information manually. This allows for quicker decision-making and reduces the likelihood of miscommunication.
- next-steps: Implement a feedback loop to gather user experiences with the new feature, and analyze the impact on communication efficiency. Adjust training materials based on user feedback.
- roles: Operations Managers, HR Personnel, Customer Support Teams
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Improved User Experience and Engagement
The introduction of app card forwarding is likely to increase user engagement within Teams as it simplifies sharing valuable content. This can lead to higher adoption rates of Teams as a collaborative tool across the organization.
- next-steps: Monitor user engagement metrics post-launch to assess the impact of the new feature. Consider hosting a Q&A session to address any user concerns and gather insights on further improvements.
- roles: IT Administrators, Marketing Teams, Product Development Teams
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-06-14 | MC Last Updated | 05/09/2025 23:18:47 | 2025-06-13T18:10:06Z |
| 2025-06-14 | MC Messages | Updated May 8, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). | Updated June 13, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late June 2025 (previously late May). |
| 2025-06-14 | MC End Time | 06/16/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-08-11T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-06-14 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February 2025 for Targeted Release and late February 2025 for General Availability. Users need the latest Teams build, and bot cards are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 469506. | Microsoft Teams will introduce the ability to forward app cards in messages starting mid-February 2025, with general availability by late June 2025. Bot cards are excluded from this feature. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should notify users and update documentation accordingly. |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Messages | Updated April 4, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March). | Updated May 8, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Last Updated | 04/04/2025 23:06:06 | 2025-05-09T23:18:47Z |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late April 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February 2025 for Targeted Release and late February 2025 for General Availability. Users need the latest Teams build, and bot cards are excluded from this update. Roadmap ID: 469506. |
| 2025-04-05 | MC Last Updated | 03/26/2025 22:22:34 | 2025-04-04T23:06:06Z |
| 2025-04-05 | MC Messages | Updated March 26, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early March). | Updated April 4, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late April 2025 (previously late March). |
| 2025-04-05 | MC End Time | 05/05/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-06-16T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-04-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late March 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late April 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users. |
| 2025-03-27 | MC Last Updated | 02/11/2025 18:23:09 | 2025-03-26T22:22:34Z |
| 2025-03-27 | MC Messages | Updated February 11, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). | Updated March 26, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously early March). |
| 2025-03-27 | MC End Time | 04/14/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-05-05T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-03-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release in mid-February and General Availability in late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late March 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users. |
| 2025-02-12 | MC Messages | Updated January 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). | Updated February 11, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2025 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). |
| 2025-02-12 | MC Last Updated | 01/17/2025 17:50:26 | 2025-02-11T18:23:09Z |
| 2025-02-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release in early February and General Availability in late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release in mid-February and General Availability in late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Messages | Updated January 16, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). | Updated January 17, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Last Updated | 01/16/2025 21:46:06 | 2025-01-17T17:50:26Z |
| 2025-01-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Public Preview starting early February and General Availability late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to utilize this feature. Roadmap ID 469506. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release in early February and General Availability in late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. |
| 2025-01-17 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-01-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams now allows forwarding of app cards across chats, excluding bot cards. This feature is part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506 and will be available in Public Preview in early January 2025, with full rollout by early February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. | Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Public Preview starting early February and General Availability late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to utilize this feature. Roadmap ID 469506. |
| 2025-01-17 | MC Last Updated | 12/14/2024 00:43:04 | 2025-01-16T21:46:06Z |
| 2025-01-17 | MC Messages | We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card.
Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025. | Updated January 16, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the ability to forward app cards. With the addition of app card forwarding, users now have a new way to share app cards across chats. To forward a message containing an app card, simply navigate to the More Actions menu of any message containing an app card and select forward. From here, the forward message dialog will populate, which provides users with a preview of the message being forwarded, including the app card. Please note: Forwarding of bot cards is excluded from this release. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2025 (previously mid-January). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously early February). |
| 2025-01-17 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards |
| 2025-01-17 | MC End Time | 03/24/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-04-14T09:00:00Z |
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