check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Loop, Teams, Windows
Platform:
Developer, Linux, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will enhance code blocks by adding default line numbers, improved keyboard navigation, consistent language selection, and collaborative editing via Loop components. These updates, rolling out April–May 2026, improve accessibility and developer collaboration without requiring admin action.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing improvements to the code block experience in Microsoft Teams Compose. These updates make reading, sharing, and referencing code more efficient by adding default line numbers and enhancing keyboard navigation. These changes also support better accessibility and help users who frequently share code in chats or channels.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 554933.
[When this will happen]
Targeted Release: Rolling out in April 2026 and expected to complete in April 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in April 2026 and expected to complete in May 2026.
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Created:
2026-02-28
updated:
2026-02-28
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing automatic line numbering for code blocks, keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation, syntax highlighting memory for the last used programming language, and collaborative editing with Loop components, enhancing code sharing and collaboration without requiring special setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
Code Block Enhancements in Microsoft Teams
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to changes in how code blocks appear and behave, potentially leading to decreased productivity during the transition period.
- roles: Developers, Project Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-code-blocks-in-microsoft-teams-3b8f43ee-86bd-479b-8ad6-6f52661b21e3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=554933#Roadmap
Improved Keyboard Navigation
Users unfamiliar with the new keyboard navigation may struggle to adapt, resulting in slower code editing and collaboration processes, impacting overall user experience.
- roles: Developers, Technical Writers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-code-blocks-in-microsoft-teams-3b8f43ee-86bd-479b-8ad6-6f52661b21e3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=554933#Roadmap
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