check before: 2023-10-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Microsoft Loop, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The Loop components feature in Microsoft Word for the web, introduced to Targeted Release customers in December 2022, has been retired. Users can no longer insert new Loop components, but existing ones will work as usual. Loop components remain available in other apps and the Loop application.
Details:
We have rolled back the Microsoft Loop component feature in Microsoft Word for the web introduced in December 2022 to users in the Targeted release track, as communicated in MC478687 Loop components in Word for the web in Targeted release (December 2022).
Users will no longer be able to insert new Loop components in Word for the web from the ribbon. Existing Loop components will function as normal, and pasted Loop components will now appear as links in Word documents. Loop components will continue to be available in all other apps, including the Loop application, which provides access to all Loop components seen in Word for the web and elsewhere.
Learn more: Use Loop components in Word for the web - Microsoft Support
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Created:
2024-09-20
updated:
2024-09-20
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft has retired the Loop components feature in Microsoft Word for the web, preventing users from inserting new Loop components into their documents, though existing components will continue to function and the feature remains available in other Microsoft applications.
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Collaborative Features
Users will no longer be able to insert new Loop components in Word for the web, which may hinder collaborative efforts and real-time editing capabilities.
- roles: Content Creators, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide#targeted-release, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-loop-components-in-word-for-the-web-645cc20d-5c98-4bdb-b559-380c5a27c5e5
Increased Workflow Disruption
The inability to create new Loop components may disrupt established workflows that rely on these features for document collaboration.
- roles: Team Leaders, Business Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide#targeted-release, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-loop-components-in-word-for-the-web-645cc20d-5c98-4bdb-b559-380c5a27c5e5
User Frustration
Users may experience frustration due to the sudden removal of a feature they have started to rely on for collaborative tasks.
- roles: End Users, Administrative Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide#targeted-release, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-loop-components-in-word-for-the-web-645cc20d-5c98-4bdb-b559-380c5a27c5e5
Dependency on Other Applications
Users will need to shift to other applications to utilize Loop components, which may lead to confusion and inefficiencies.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide#targeted-release, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-loop-components-in-word-for-the-web-645cc20d-5c98-4bdb-b559-380c5a27c5e5
Training and Adaptation Needs
Users may require additional training to adapt to the changes and learn how to use Loop components in other applications effectively.
- roles: Training Coordinators, HR Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/release-options-in-office-365?view=o365-worldwide#targeted-release, https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-loop-components-in-word-for-the-web-645cc20d-5c98-4bdb-b559-380c5a27c5e5
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