check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Developer, Mac, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will roll out slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box starting early July 2026, enabling users to invoke app functions inline. This affects all Teams users and app developers, requires no admin changes, and apps must update manifests to support commands. No action is needed.
Details:
Updated May 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Microsoft Teams is introducing slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box across chats and channels. This change provides a standardized way for users to invoke app functionality directly from the compose box and receive responses inline.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495002.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by early July 2026 (previously late June).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026.
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Created:
2026-05-23
updated:
2026-05-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are unaware of the new slash commands, leading to a temporary decrease in productivity as they adapt to the new functionality.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495002
App Functionality Issues
If app developers do not update their manifests to support slash commands, users may find that certain app functionalities are unavailable, leading to dissatisfaction and potential workflow interruptions.
- roles: App Developers, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495002
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-28 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Microsoft Teams is introducing slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box across chats and channels. This change provides a standardized way for users to invoke app functionality directly from the compose box and receive responses inline. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495002. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026. | Updated May 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Microsoft Teams is introducing slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box across chats and channels. This change provides a standardized way for users to invoke app functionality directly from the compose box and receive responses inline. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495002. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by early July 2026 (previously late June). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026. |
| 2026-05-28 | MC Title | Interact with your favorite apps on Teams using Slash ( / ) Commands | (Updated) Interact with your favorite apps on Teams using Slash ( / ) Commands |
| 2026-05-28 | MC Last Updated | 05/23/2026 00:23:22 | 2026-05-27T19:12:04Z |
| 2026-05-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-05-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will roll out slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box from late May to late July 2026, allowing users to invoke app functions inline. This affects all Teams users and app developers, requires no admin changes, and apps must update manifests to support commands. | Microsoft Teams will roll out slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box starting early July 2026, enabling users to invoke app functions inline. This affects all Teams users and app developers, requires no admin changes, and apps must update manifests to support commands. No action is needed. |
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