check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Linux, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Feature update, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will improve copy and paste for @mentions and shared contacts by preserving interactive tags when valid in the destination conversation, falling back to plain text if not. The rollout starts May 2026, requires no admin action, and applies to Windows, Mac, and web versions.
Details:
Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams is improving the copy and paste experience for messages that contain @mentions, shared contacts, and other supported @tags. Previously, when users copied and pasted messages containing mentions, those mentions could be converted into plain text and lose their interactivity.
With this update, Teams preserves supported tags during copy and paste whenever possible. If a tag is valid in the destination conversation, it remains interactive and behaves the same way as when originally authored. If the tag cannot be used in that context, it safely falls back to plain text while preserving the original display text. This ensures a more consistent and reliable messaging experience across chats and channels.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558254.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: Rollout begins early May 2026 (previously early April) and is expected to complete by mid-May 2026 (previously mid-April).
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-May 2026 (previously mid-April) and is expected to complete by late May 2026 (previously late April).
General Availability (GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins mid-May 2026 (previously early May) and is expected to complete by early June 2026 (previously mid-May).
General Availability (DoD): Rollout begins early June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May).
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Created:
2026-03-17
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2026-04-01
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User Experience with Copy and Paste
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience confusion when pasted @mentions or shared contacts do not behave as expected, leading to potential miscommunication.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558254
Training and Support Needs
Without prior notification, helpdesk staff may be unprepared to assist users with the new copy and paste functionality, resulting in increased support tickets and user frustration.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=558254
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will preserve interactive @mentions, shared contacts, and supported tags during copy and paste if valid in the destination, falling back to plain text if not. This update, rolling out April-May 2026, improves message consistency without requiring admin action. | Microsoft Teams will improve copy and paste for @mentions and shared contacts by preserving interactive tags when valid in the destination conversation, falling back to plain text if not. The rollout starts May 2026, requires no admin action, and applies to Windows, Mac, and web versions. |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Last Updated | 03/13/2026 00:41:26 | 2026-03-31T18:59:39Z |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Microsoft Teams is improving the copy and paste experience for messages that contain @mentions, shared contacts, and other supported @tags. Previously, when users copied and pasted messages containing mentions, those mentions could be converted into plain text and lose their interactivity. With this update, Teams preserves supported tags during copy and paste whenever possible. If a tag is valid in the destination conversation, it remains interactive and behaves the same way as when originally authored. If the tag cannot be used in that context, it safely falls back to plain text while preserving the original display text. This ensures a more consistent and reliable messaging experience across chats and channels. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558254. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rollout begins early April 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-April 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-April 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. General Availability (GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins early May 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-May 2026. General Availability (DoD): Rollout begins mid-May 2026 and is expected to complete by late May 2026. | Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Microsoft Teams is improving the copy and paste experience for messages that contain @mentions, shared contacts, and other supported @tags. Previously, when users copied and pasted messages containing mentions, those mentions could be converted into plain text and lose their interactivity. With this update, Teams preserves supported tags during copy and paste whenever possible. If a tag is valid in the destination conversation, it remains interactive and behaves the same way as when originally authored. If the tag cannot be used in that context, it safely falls back to plain text while preserving the original display text. This ensures a more consistent and reliable messaging experience across chats and channels. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558254. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rollout begins early May 2026 (previously early April) and is expected to complete by mid-May 2026 (previously mid-April). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-May 2026 (previously mid-April) and is expected to complete by late May 2026 (previously late April). General Availability (GCC, GCC High): Rollout begins mid-May 2026 (previously early May) and is expected to complete by early June 2026 (previously mid-May). General Availability (DoD): Rollout begins early June 2026 (previously mid-May) and is expected to complete by late June 2026 (previously late May). |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Platforms | Desktop, Mac, Web | |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Title | Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams |
| 2026-04-01 | MC End Time | 07/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-31T09:00:00Z |
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