check before: 2024-07-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
In Microsoft Teams, the "Files" tab in Chat will be renamed to "Shared" and will include files, links, and upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Rollout begins early September 2024, with full availability by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.
Details:
Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Discover more content easily with the new Shared tab in Chat. After this rollout, the Files tab will be named Shared. The Shared tab will show files and links sent in a chat, in a new, richer format. Channels are not affected by this change. This message applies to Teams for Desktop and for Mac.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396169.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late July).
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-06-12
updated:
2024-08-03
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the renaming of the 'Files' tab to 'Shared', leading to potential miscommunication and inefficiencies in locating shared documents.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396169
Training and Documentation Needs
Existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, requiring updates to reflect the new 'Shared' tab features, which could lead to temporary user frustration.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396169
Feature Utilization
Users may not immediately understand or utilize the new features (image previews, keyword search) effectively, leading to underutilization of the tool's capabilities.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=396169
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-08-03 | MC Messages | Updated June 27, 2024: We have updated the images to show as intended. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Discover more content easily with the new Shared tab in Chat. After this rollout, the Files tab will be named Shared. The Shared tab will show files and links sent in a chat, in a new, richer format. Channels are not affected by this change. This message applies to Teams for Desktop and for Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396169. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. | Updated August 2, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Discover more content easily with the new Shared tab in Chat. After this rollout, the Files tab will be named Shared. The Shared tab will show files and links sent in a chat, in a new, richer format. Channels are not affected by this change. This message applies to Teams for Desktop and for Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396169. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-July) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late July). |
| 2024-08-03 | MC Last Updated | 06/27/2024 22:49:43 | 2024-08-02T19:32:04Z |
| 2024-08-03 | MC Summary | In Microsoft Teams, the "Files" tab in Chat will be renamed to "Shared" and will include files, links, and upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Rollout begins early July 2024, with full availability by late July 2024. No admin action is required for this update. | In Microsoft Teams, the "Files" tab in Chat will be renamed to "Shared" and will include files, links, and upcoming features like image previews and keyword search. Rollout begins early September 2024, with full availability by late September 2024. No admin action is required for this update. |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Messages | Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Discover more content easily with the new Shared tab in Chat. After this rollout, the Files tab will be named Shared. The Shared tab will show files and links sent in a chat, in a new, richer format. Channels are not affected by this change. This message applies to Teams for Desktop and for Mac.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396169. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. | Updated June 27, 2024: We have updated the images to show as intended. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Discover more content easily with the new Shared tab in Chat. After this rollout, the Files tab will be named Shared. The Shared tab will show files and links sent in a chat, in a new, richer format. Channels are not affected by this change. This message applies to Teams for Desktop and for Mac. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 396169. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2024 and expect to complete by late July 2024. |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: In Chat, "Files" will be renamed to "Shared" and get new features | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: In Chat, "Files" will be renamed to "Shared" and get new features |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Last Updated | 06/12/2024 01:40:35 | 2024-06-27T22:49:43Z |
| 2024-06-28 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
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