check before: 2025-01-31
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Loop, Purview, Purview Information Protection, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. The rollout begins mid-May 2025 for targeted release and late May 2025 for general availability. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams, adhering to Microsoft 365 compliance standards. No admin action is required.
Details:
Updated May 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April ).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete in late May 2025 (previously late March).
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Created:
2025-01-07
updated:
2025-05-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will introduce a Loop workspace tab for standard channels in May 2025, enabling real-time collaboration by allowing users to create, manage, and share content within a dedicated project space, while adhering to Microsoft 365 compliance standards.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or disruption in their workflow if they are not prepared for the new Loop workspace feature, leading to potential inefficiencies in collaboration.
- roles: Team Members, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-components-configuration?view=o365-worldwide#microsoft-365-groups-for-cloud-policy, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472022
Compliance and Governance Issues
The automatic application of sensitivity labels may lead to compliance risks if users are unaware of the implications of the new Loop workspaces, especially regarding data handling and sharing.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-workspaces-storage-permission?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-apps
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Increased Support Requests
The introduction of the Loop workspace may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unfamiliar with the new feature, impacting IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Technicians
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-apps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472022
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Opportunities**
Enhanced Collaboration Tools
The addition of Loop workspaces in Teams channels will significantly enhance real-time collaboration capabilities, allowing teams to brainstorm and co-create content seamlessly. This can lead to increased productivity and innovation as team members can contribute simultaneously without the need for multiple meetings or email threads.
- next-steps: Communicate the benefits of Loop workspaces to teams and provide training sessions to ensure effective utilization of the new feature. Monitor usage and gather feedback to refine collaboration processes.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Product Development Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-components-configuration?view=o365-worldwide, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472022
Streamlined Compliance Management
Loop workspaces will automatically inherit the sensitivity labels of their associated Microsoft 365 groups, simplifying compliance management. This feature will ensure that sensitive information is adequately protected and that compliance standards are met without additional administrative overhead.
- next-steps: Review existing sensitivity labels and compliance policies to ensure they align with the new Loop workspace functionality. Train compliance officers on how to manage these labels effectively within the new workspaces.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-workspaces-storage-permission?view=o365-worldwide, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-apps
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Improved User Experience with Integrated Tools
Integrating Loop workspaces within Teams channels allows users to access multiple collaboration tools in one platform, reducing the need to switch between applications. This can lead to a more cohesive user experience and higher satisfaction among team members.
- next-steps: Gather user feedback on the integration experience and identify any additional tools that could further enhance the Teams environment. Plan for ongoing training to maximize user engagement with the integrated features.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-apps, https://config.office.com/
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Last Updated | 04/09/2025 21:01:22 | 2025-05-09T22:42:58Z |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Messages | Updated April 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete in late May 2025 (previously late March). | Updated May 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April ). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete in late May 2025 (previously late March). |
| 2025-05-10 | MC End Time | 06/27/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-07T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-05-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. Rollout starts late April 2025 and completes late May 2025. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams. Admins should review configurations and notify users. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Learn links. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. The rollout begins mid-May 2025 for targeted release and late May 2025 for general availability. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams, adhering to Microsoft 365 compliance standards. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Messages | Updated March 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in early April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously late March). | Updated April 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete in late May 2025 (previously late March). |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Last Updated | 03/04/2025 17:25:58 | 2025-04-09T21:01:22Z |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. Rollout starts late March 2025 and completes late April 2025. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams. Admins should review configurations and notify users. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Learn links. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. Rollout starts late April 2025 and completes late May 2025. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams. Admins should review configurations and notify users. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Learn links. |
| 2025-03-05 | MC Messages | Updated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in early April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously late March). | Updated March 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in early April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously late March). |
| 2025-03-05 | MC Last Updated | 02/28/2025 17:50:28 | 2025-03-04T17:25:58Z |
| 2025-03-05 | MC prepare | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
If you want to block the Loop app in Teams, this will remove the Loop tab applications in channels and the Loop personal app in Teams. To learn more: Overview of Loop workspaces storage and permissions | Microsoft Learn If you want to keep the Loop application in Teams but disable to ability for users to create Loop workspaces, follow these instructions: Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center at https://config.office.com/ with your Microsoft 365 admin credentials. Select Customization from the left pane. Select Policy management. Create a new policy configuration or edit an existing one. From the Choose the scope dropdown menu, choose either All users or select the group for which you want to apply the policy. Learn more: Microsoft 365 Groups for Cloud Policy in Manage Loop components in your organization | Microsoft Learn. In Configure settings, choose your desired setting for Create Loop workspaces in Loop: Disabled: Users cannot create Loop workspaces in Teams. (When disabled, the Loop app will open Loop components in Teams.) Enabled or not configured: Users can create Loop workspaces in Teams. Not configured = Enabled Save the policy configuration. Reassign priority for any security group, if required. (If two or more policy configurations are applicable to the same set of users, the one with the higher priority is applied.) Learn more Overview of Loop workspaces storage and permissions | Microsoft Learn Related message center post: MC929022 Microsoft Loop - Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces (published November 2024) https://config.office.com/ https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-components-configuration?view=o365-worldwide#microsoft-365-groups-for-cloud-policy https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-workspaces-storage-permission?view=o365-worldwide https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472022 | This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
If you want to block the Loop app in Teams, this will remove the Loop tab applications in channels and the Loop personal app in Teams. To learn more: Overview of Loop workspaces storage and permissions | Microsoft Learn If you want to keep the Loop application in Teams but disable to ability for users to create Loop workspaces, follow these instructions: Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center at https://config.office.com/ with your Microsoft 365 admin credentials. Select Customization from the left pane. Select Policy management. Create a new policy configuration or edit an existing one. From the Choose the scope dropdown menu, choose either All users or select the group for which you want to apply the policy. Learn more: Microsoft 365 Groups for Cloud Policy in Manage Loop components in your organization | Microsoft Learn. In Configure settings, choose your desired setting for Create Loop workspaces in Loop: Disabled: Users cannot create Loop workspaces in Teams. (When disabled, the Loop app will open Loop components in Teams.) Enabled or not configured: Users can create Loop workspaces in Teams. Not configured = Enabled Save the policy configuration. Reassign priority for any security group, if required. (If two or more policy configurations are applicable to the same set of users, the one with the higher priority is applied.) Learn more Manage your apps in the Microsoft Teams admin center - Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn Related message center post: MC929022 Microsoft Loop - Require Existing Microsoft 365 Group for New Loop workspaces (published November 2024) https://config.office.com/ https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-components-configuration?view=o365-worldwide#microsoft-365-groups-for-cloud-policy https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/loop/loop-workspaces-storage-permission?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-apps https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=472022 |
| 2025-03-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels, enabling real-time collaboration. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 for targeted release and early April 2025 for general availability. Users can add the Loop tab by selecting the plus sign in Teams channels. No admin action is required. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. Rollout starts late March 2025 and completes late April 2025. Users can create, manage, and share content within Teams. Admins should review configurations and notify users. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Learn links. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Messages | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete in early March 2025 (previously late January). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in late March 2025 (previously late February). | Updated February 28, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in early April 2025 (previously early March). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously early March) and expect to complete in late April 2025 (previously late March). |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Last Updated | 02/06/2025 22:42:39 | 2025-02-28T17:50:28Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022, will roll out from late February to late March 2025. It will be available by default to all users with Loop enabled in Teams. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels, enabling real-time collaboration. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 for targeted release and early April 2025 for general availability. Users can add the Loop tab by selecting the plus sign in Teams channels. No admin action is required. |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete in late January 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out February 2025 and expect to complete in late February 2025. | Updated February 6, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels enabling your team to brainstorm, co-create, collect, and organize content-together in real time. Everyone in the Team will have access to the Loop workspace, even as Team membership changes, and the workspace will adhere to the governance, lifecycle, and compliance standards set by the Microsoft 365 group backing the team. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously late January) and expect to complete in early March 2025 (previously late January). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously late February) and expect to complete in late March 2025 (previously late February). |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add a Loop workspace tab to standard channels |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Last Updated | 01/07/2025 01:13:34 | 2025-02-06T22:42:39Z |
| 2025-02-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-02-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022, will roll out from late January to late February 2025. It will be available by default to all users with Loop enabled in Teams. | Microsoft Teams will soon allow adding a Loop workspace tab to standard channels for real-time collaboration. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472022, will roll out from late February to late March 2025. It will be available by default to all users with Loop enabled in Teams. |
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