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, User impact
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Details:
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.
Details:
[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.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-12-19
updated:
2025-12-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact from Multi-Select Forward Feature
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Existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, leading to inconsistencies in user knowledge and potential errors in message forwarding practices.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Trainers
- 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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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is adding a new feature called Multi-Select Forward, which will allow users to forward up to five messages at once. Think of it like sending a package with multiple items inside instead of sending each item separately. This makes it easier to share a series of messages with someone else, keeping the conversation in order and context intact.
Imagine you’re sending a series of legal documents or reports to a colleague. Instead of sending each document in a separate email, you bundle them into one email, making it easier for the recipient to understand the sequence and relationship between them. This is similar to how Multi-Select Forward will work in Teams, allowing you to select multiple messages and send them as one.
This feature will be available on Teams for desktop and web, starting in January 2026. Mobile users will be able to view these bundled messages but won't be able to forward multiple messages themselves just yet. The feature will be turned on automatically, so no additional setup is needed from IT administrators.
To help your team get used to this new feature, it might be helpful to update any internal guides or training materials related to message forwarding in Teams. This way, everyone can take full advantage of the new capability when it becomes available.
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