check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Purview Information Protection, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon allow forwarding of posts and reply messages to and from channels to improve collaboration. This feature is for Teams on Windows and Mac, with rollouts starting in January 2025. It will be enabled by default but can be controlled with sensitivity labels. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature.
Details:
Coming soon in Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to forward posts and reply messages to and from channels. We designed this feature to reduce limitations on the type of content that can be forwarded in Teams, to enhance collaboration. This message applies to Teams on Windows and Mac desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469508.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
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Release Phase:
Standard Release
Created:
2024-12-07
updated:
2025-02-01
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams will introduce a message forwarding feature for channels in January 2025, allowing users to forward messages with ease while organizations can manage this feature using sensitivity labels to control access.
Direct effects for Operations**
Message Forwarding Limitations
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they attempt to forward messages without being on the latest Teams build, leading to potential miscommunication.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21
Sensitivity Label Misconfiguration
If sensitivity labels are not properly configured, users may inadvertently share sensitive information, leading to data breaches or compliance issues.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/sensitivity-labels-meetings#prevent-copying-chat-to-the-clipboard-label-setting
User Training and Documentation Gaps
Without prior notification and updated documentation, users may not understand how to use the new feature effectively, resulting in decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469508
Increased Support Requests
The rollout may lead to an influx of support requests from users who are unaware of the new feature or how to use it, straining IT resources.
- roles: Help Desk Staff, IT Support Managers
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/forward-a-message-in-a-teams-chat-b3190ce7-00da-45aa-978d-a45a7b041d21
Collaboration Disruption
If users are not prepared for the change, the new feature may disrupt existing workflows and collaboration practices, leading to inefficiencies.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Members
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469508
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-02-01 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-01-24 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2025-01-24 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
| 2025-01-23 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2025-01-23 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2025-01-10 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | |
| 2025-01-10 | MC Feature Status | Scheduled | Rolling out |
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