check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
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.
Details:
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).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-12-14
updated:
2025-01-18
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summary for non-techies**
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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
Dependency on Latest Teams Build
If users do not update to the latest Teams build, they will not have access to the new feature, leading to frustration and potential workflow disruptions.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Increased Message Volume
The ability to forward app cards may lead to an increase in message volume, potentially overwhelming users and affecting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Potential for Information Overload
With less restriction on forwarding, users may receive excessive information, making it harder to prioritize important messages.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Documentation and Training Needs
Existing documentation may become outdated, necessitating additional training for users to effectively utilize the new feature.
- roles: IT Support, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
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Enhanced Collaboration Features
The ability to forward messages with app cards will enhance collaboration among teams by allowing users to easily share relevant information and resources from app cards within their chats. This streamlines communication and helps in making informed decisions quickly.
- next-steps: Train users on how to effectively use the new forwarding feature and update internal documentation to reflect this capability. Encourage teams to leverage app cards in their communications to maximize the benefits of this feature.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Collaboration Specialists
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Improved User Experience
By removing the restriction on forwarding app cards, users will experience a more seamless interaction with Teams, reducing frustration and increasing productivity. This change will empower users to share important app-related information without barriers.
- next-steps: Gather user feedback post-implementation to assess the impact of this feature on their workflows. Use this feedback to further refine user training and support materials.
- roles: End Users, Support Teams, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
Streamlined IT Administration
With the introduction of app card forwarding, IT administrators can expect fewer support requests related to content sharing restrictions, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives. This can lead to more efficient IT operations overall.
- next-steps: Monitor support ticket trends before and after the feature rollout to evaluate the impact on IT workload. Consider adjusting support resources accordingly based on the findings.
- roles: IT Administrators, Support Managers, Operations Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469506
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
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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