Microsoft Teams to Let Users Forward Chat Messages – Here’s How

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Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft Teams is getting a new feature that will allow users to forward messages to 1:1 chats, meeting chats, and group chats.
  • The forward messages feature simplifies the sharing of important information and facilitates tracking of discussions for future reference.
  • The forward messages will be rolled out to targeted release customers in late November, with general availability expected in February 2024.

Microsoft Teams is set to release a new update that will allow users to forward messages between chat conversations. The new feature will let users forward messages to 1:1 chats, meeting chats, and group chats, accessible on the Microsoft Teams desktop, web, and mobile apps.

The forward messages feature aims to simplify the process of sharing important information like announcements, messages, or updates with team members who were not originally part of the conversation. Additionally, it should be useful to keep track of important decisions, discussions, and instructions for future reference.

“In the compose dialog, users will have the option to select from the people picker menu who the message will be forwarded to. A message can be forwarded to an existing named group chat, a new group chat, a meeting chat or a 1:1 chat. Currently, users will only be able to forward one message to one chat at a time,” the company explained in a message on the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Microsoft Teams to Let Users Forward Chat Messages - Here's How

How to forward chat messages in Microsoft Teams

To forward a chat message, Microsoft Teams users will need to click the Forward button available in the overflow menu. Users will also have the option to include additional details alongside the forwarded messages to provide context and clarity to the recipient.

According to the Microsoft 365 roadmap, Microsoft plans to begin rolling out the update to targeted release customers in late November. The feature is expected to become generally available in February 2024.

Microsoft Teams is also adding a new feature that will enable users to access the Designer app to generate custom background images for Channel announcements. It’s designed to help users better express themselves and engage with their audience. However, this capability will only be available for Microsoft Teams Premium customers based in the United States.