check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Mac, mobile, Online, US Instances, Web, 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 Multi-Select Forward, allowing users to select and forward up to five messages together in one bundled message. Rolling out from January to February 2026 across desktop, Mac, and web, this feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and improves message sharing and collaboration.
Details:
Updated February 11, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing Multi-Select Forward in Microsoft Teams. This feature lets users select up to five messages from a chat or channel and forward them together in one message, preserving context and order. This update addresses customer feedback for easier message sharing and supports better collaboration.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 536997 and is applicable to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late January).
General Availability (GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously mid-February).
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Created:
2025-12-19
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2026-02-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a Multi-Select Forward feature that allows users to select and forward up to five messages at once on desktop, Mac, and web versions, with mobile users able to view but not forward bundled messages.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new multi-select forward feature, leading to potential miscommunication or inefficiencies in message sharing.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-microsoft-teams-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=536997
Training and Documentation Impact
Existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, leading to inconsistencies in user knowledge and usage of the new feature, which could hinder effective collaboration.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-microsoft-teams-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=536997
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-02-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce Multi-Select Forward, allowing users to forward up to five messages together in one bundled message on desktop and web starting January 2026. Mobile users can view but not forward multiple messages. The feature is on by default, requiring no admin action. | Microsoft Teams will introduce Multi-Select Forward, allowing users to select and forward up to five messages together in one bundled message. Rolling out from January to February 2026 across desktop, Mac, and web, this feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and improves message sharing and collaboration. |
| 2026-02-12 | MC Last Updated | 12/19/2025 00:41:36 | 2026-02-11T18:37:58Z |
| 2026-02-12 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing Multi-Select Forward in Microsoft Teams. This feature lets users select up to five messages from a chat or channel and forward them together in one message, preserving context and order. This update addresses customer feedback for easier message sharing and supports better collaboration. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 536997 and is applicable to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-January 2026 and expect to complete by late January 2026. General Availability (GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 and expect to complete by mid-February 2026. | Updated February 11, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing Multi-Select Forward in Microsoft Teams. This feature lets users select up to five messages from a chat or channel and forward them together in one message, preserving context and order. This update addresses customer feedback for easier message sharing and supports better collaboration. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 536997 and is applicable to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late January). General Availability (GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously mid-February). |
| 2026-02-12 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Select multiple messages to forward | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Select multiple messages to forward |
| 2026-02-12 | MC End Time | 02/23/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-30T10:00:00Z |
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