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check before: 2025-08-01
Product:
Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Linux, Mac, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing a redesigned Workflows experience powered by Power Automate, launching in public preview in September 2025 and worldwide in January 2026. It features a streamlined interface, natural language automation, and a new template library, improving usability without impacting existing workflows or compliance.
Details:
Updated October 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
We're introducing a new Workflows experience in Microsoft Teams that is rebuilt from the ground up based on feedback.
The Workflows app helps you automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes across Teams and Microsoft 365. Whether you're scheduling messages, managing approvals, syncing updates across apps, or triggering actions from chat messages, Workflows makes it easy to build automations in just a few clicks. It's powered by Power Automate and designed to help you stay focused on what matters most.
This new version addresses previous concerns around complexity and performance, delivering a faster, more intuitive, and streamlined interface. With the updated experience, users can now create powerful automations in three steps or fewer.
This release is part of our broader effort to make automation more accessible and impactful for every information worker. Whether you're new to automation or a seasoned pro, the new Workflows app is designed to meet you where you work-and help you get more done with less effort. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491632.
When this will happen
Public Preview & Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in September 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 (previously October).
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Created:
2025-07-25
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2025-10-18
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new Workflows experience, designed to make automating tasks simpler and more efficient. Imagine you're organizing a large event. In the past, you might have had to coordinate everything manually, from sending invitations to confirming attendees. This could be time-consuming and prone to errors. Now, picture having a personal assistant who takes care of these repetitive tasks for you, ensuring everything runs smoothly without constant oversight. That's essentially what the new Workflows app aims to do for your digital tasks.
The updated Workflows experience is powered by Power Automate, which is like having a sophisticated engine under the hood of your car, ensuring a smooth and reliable ride. The new interface is more intuitive, meaning it's like switching from a complex, multi-button remote control to a simple, user-friendly one where you can achieve the same results with fewer steps.
One of the standout features is the natural language automation. It's akin to having a conversation with a colleague where you simply describe what you need, and they understand and execute it without requiring detailed instructions. This makes setting up automations as easy as having a chat.
Additionally, the redesigned template library is like having a recipe book filled with popular dishes. Instead of starting from scratch, you can quickly find and use a template that fits your needs, saving time and effort.
The update is designed to be seamless, meaning it won't disrupt your current workflows or compliance processes. It's like upgrading your phone's operating system; everything looks and feels better, but your apps and data remain intact.
For those responsible for informing others about these changes, it's important to reassure users that their existing workflows will continue to function as before. No administrative action is required, but keeping everyone informed will help ease the transition and ensure that users can take full advantage of the new features.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Last Updated | 07/29/2025 19:14:44 | 2025-10-17T18:51:14Z |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Messages | Updated July 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new Workflows experience in Microsoft Teams that is rebuilt from the ground up based on feedback. The Workflows app helps you automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes across Teams and Microsoft 365. Whether you're scheduling messages, managing approvals, syncing updates across apps, or triggering actions from chat messages, Workflows makes it easy to build automations in just a few clicks. It's powered by Power Automate and designed to help you stay focused on what matters most. This new version addresses previous concerns around complexity and performance, delivering a faster, more intuitive, and streamlined interface. With the updated experience, users can now create powerful automations in three steps or fewer. This release is part of our broader effort to make automation more accessible and impactful for every information worker. Whether you're new to automation or a seasoned pro, the new Workflows app is designed to meet you where you work-and help you get more done with less effort. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491632. When this will happen Public Preview & Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in September 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in October 2025. | Updated October 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new Workflows experience in Microsoft Teams that is rebuilt from the ground up based on feedback. The Workflows app helps you automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes across Teams and Microsoft 365. Whether you're scheduling messages, managing approvals, syncing updates across apps, or triggering actions from chat messages, Workflows makes it easy to build automations in just a few clicks. It's powered by Power Automate and designed to help you stay focused on what matters most. This new version addresses previous concerns around complexity and performance, delivering a faster, more intuitive, and streamlined interface. With the updated experience, users can now create powerful automations in three steps or fewer. This release is part of our broader effort to make automation more accessible and impactful for every information worker. Whether you're new to automation or a seasoned pro, the new Workflows app is designed to meet you where you work-and help you get more done with less effort. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491632. When this will happen Public Preview & Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in September 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 (previously October). |
| 2025-10-18 | MC End Time | 12/01/2025 08:00:00 | 2026-04-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-10-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing a redesigned Workflows experience powered by Power Automate, launching in public preview in September 2025 and worldwide in October 2025. It features a streamlined interface, natural language automation, and a new template library, improving usability without impacting existing workflows or compliance. | Microsoft Teams is introducing a redesigned Workflows experience powered by Power Automate, launching in public preview in September 2025 and worldwide in January 2026. It features a streamlined interface, natural language automation, and a new template library, improving usability without impacting existing workflows or compliance. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is launching a redesigned Workflows app in August 2025, improving automation with a faster, simpler interface powered by Power Automate. It features natural language flow creation, a new template library, and works across chats, channels, and SharePoint, requiring no admin setup and preserving existing workflows. | Microsoft Teams is introducing a redesigned Workflows experience powered by Power Automate, launching in public preview in September 2025 and worldwide in October 2025. It features a streamlined interface, natural language automation, and a new template library, improving usability without impacting existing workflows or compliance. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Last Updated | 07/25/2025 02:44:19 | 2025-07-29T19:14:44Z |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Messages | Introduction
We're introducing a new Workflows experience in Microsoft Teams that is rebuilt from the ground up based on feedback. The Workflows app helps you automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes across Teams and Microsoft 365. Whether you're scheduling messages, managing approvals, syncing updates across apps, or triggering actions from chat messages, Workflows makes it easy to build automations in just a few clicks. It's powered by Power Automate and designed to help you stay focused on what matters most. This new version addresses previous concerns around complexity and performance, delivering a faster, more intuitive, and streamlined interface. With the updated experience, users can now create powerful automations in three steps or fewer. This release is part of our broader effort to make automation more accessible and impactful for every information worker. Whether you're new to automation or a seasoned pro, the new Workflows app is designed to meet you where you work-and help you get more done with less effort. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491632. When this will happen Public Preview & Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out August 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in September 2025. | Updated July 29, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction We're introducing a new Workflows experience in Microsoft Teams that is rebuilt from the ground up based on feedback. The Workflows app helps you automate repetitive tasks and streamline everyday processes across Teams and Microsoft 365. Whether you're scheduling messages, managing approvals, syncing updates across apps, or triggering actions from chat messages, Workflows makes it easy to build automations in just a few clicks. It's powered by Power Automate and designed to help you stay focused on what matters most. This new version addresses previous concerns around complexity and performance, delivering a faster, more intuitive, and streamlined interface. With the updated experience, users can now create powerful automations in three steps or fewer. This release is part of our broader effort to make automation more accessible and impactful for every information worker. Whether you're new to automation or a seasoned pro, the new Workflows app is designed to meet you where you work-and help you get more done with less effort. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 491632. When this will happen Public Preview & Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in September 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in October 2025. |
| 2025-07-30 | MC Title | Introducing the New Workflows Experience in Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Introducing the New Workflows Experience in Microsoft Teams |
| 2025-07-30 | MC End Time | 10/31/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-12-01T08:00:00Z |
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