check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Scheduled
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
Links:
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create new channels directly from the "New items" menu at the top of their chat and channel list. This feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions, rolling out in May 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.
Details:
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to create new channels in a Team directly from the New items drop-down at top of their list of chats and channels, eliminating the need to scroll down to the specific team. Channel creators can choose the team in which to host the new channel.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479744.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by early May 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
Change Category:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Scope:
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-04-12
updated:
2025-04-18
Task Type
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Docu to Check
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
MS How does it affect me
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
MS Preperations
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
MS Urgency
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
MS workload name
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
linked item details
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
Pictures
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature in May 2025 that allows users to create channels directly from the "New items" menu, simplifying the process by displaying teams alphabetically and requiring no additional setup from IT administrators.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new channel creation process if they are not notified in advance, leading to potential misuse of the feature or incorrect channel creation.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-standard-private-or-shared-channel-in-microsoft-teams-fda0b75e-5b90-4fb8-8857-7e102b014525, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=479744
Increased Channel Clutter
Without preparation, users may create numerous channels across teams, leading to clutter and difficulty in managing channels effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Administrators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-a-standard-private-or-shared-channel-in-microsoft-teams-fda0b75e-5b90-4fb8-8857-7e102b014525, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=479744
Configutation Options**
XXXXXXX ... paid membership only
explanation for non-techies**
XXXXXXX ... free basic plan only
** AI generated content. This information must be reviewed before use.
a free basic plan is required to see more details. Sign up here
A cloudsocut.one plan is required to see all the changed details. If you are already a customer, choose login.
If you are new to cloudscout.one please choose a plan.
change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-18 | MC Feature Status | Scheduled | |
| 2025-04-15 | MC Last Updated | 04/11/2025 23:39:59 | 2025-04-14T17:22:02Z |
| 2025-04-15 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to create new channels directly from the "New items" menu at the top of their chat and channel list. This feature will be available on Windows, Mac, and web versions, rolling out in May 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended. |
Last updated 1 week ago
