MC973502 – Microsoft Teams: New “Tag mentions” filter for the Activity feed

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check before: 2025-02-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

470598

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new "Tag mentions" filter in the Activity feed to help users see their tag mentions. This feature will start rolling out in early February 2025 and be available by default with no admin action required.

Details:
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Users will have a new Tag mentions filter in the Activity feed to see their tag mentions in their chat and channel messages. The existing @Mentions filter allows users to catch up quickly on personal mentions.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470598.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2025 and expect to complete by early February 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.

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Created:
2025-01-07

updated:
2025-02-11

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
Users may be confused by the new Tag mentions filter if they are not informed about its functionality, leading to potential miscommunication and inefficiencies in team collaboration.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/explore-the-activity-feed-in-microsoft-teams-91c635a1-644a-4c60-9c98-233db3e13a56, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470598

Increased Notification Volume
The introduction of the Tag mentions filter may lead to an increase in notifications for users who are part of multiple tags, potentially overwhelming them and affecting their productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/explore-the-activity-feed-in-microsoft-teams-91c635a1-644a-4c60-9c98-233db3e13a56, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=470598

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-02-11MC Feature RingTargeted ReleaseStandard Release, Targeted Release
2025-02-11MC Feature StatusRolling outLaunched
2025-01-31MC Feature RingTargeted Release
2025-01-31MC Feature StatusScheduledRolling out

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