check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams is updating to include file interactive previews in chats and conversations, starting with PDFs and later other formats. The rollout timeline has been updated, with the feature becoming available in stages from early February to early May 2025, depending on the release phase and user group. No admin action is required for this update.
Details:
Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Now users can quickly review files in Microsoft Teams chat and channel conversations using the file preview option. Using preview, users will be able to consume the file within the flow of work, minimizing the context switch and potentially enhancing the efficiency for the users.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421188.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously mid-April).
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously late April).
General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late April (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May 2025.
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-11-15
updated:
2024-12-07
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a file preview feature in early 2025, allowing users to view documents like PDFs directly within chats without needing to open them in separate windows, with plans to expand to other formats such as PowerPoint and Word.
Direct effects for Operations**
File Preview Feature Rollout
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new file preview feature, leading to potential inefficiencies in their workflow as they may not utilize the feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=421188
Change Management and User Training
Without proper communication and training regarding the new feature, users may not understand how to use the file preview option, resulting in decreased productivity and potential errors in file handling.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=421188
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Messages | Now users can quickly review files in Microsoft Teams chat and channel conversations using the file preview option. Using preview, users will be able to consume the file within the flow of work, minimizing the context switch and potentially enhancing the efficiency for the users.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421188. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2025 and expect to complete by mid-Apr 2025. General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by early May 2025. | Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Now users can quickly review files in Microsoft Teams chat and channel conversations using the file preview option. Using preview, users will be able to consume the file within the flow of work, minimizing the context switch and potentially enhancing the efficiency for the users. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421188. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously early January) and expect to complete by mid-February (previously late January). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late March 2025 (previously late February). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late March 2025 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by early April 2025 (previously mid-April). General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 (previously late March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2025 (previously late April). General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out late April (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May 2025. |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: File Interactive Previews | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: File Interactive Previews |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Last Updated | 11/15/2024 01:42:12 | 2024-12-06T23:51:26Z |
| 2024-12-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces file interactive previews in chats and channels, starting with PDFs and expanding to other formats. Rollout begins January 2025, with different stages for various user groups, and no admin action is required. Users can review files within their workflow, improving efficiency. | Microsoft Teams is updating to include file interactive previews in chats and conversations, starting with PDFs and later other formats. The rollout timeline has been updated, with the feature becoming available in stages from early February to early May 2025, depending on the release phase and user group. No admin action is required for this update. |
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