(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats

Message Center ID: MC1148543
Microsoft Teams
Plan for Change
Major Change New feature User impact
September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026
Desktop

Summary

Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rollout starts late September 2025 for Targeted Release and early November 2025 for General Availability. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.

Details

Updated December 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by end of January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Related Roadmap Items

Change History

December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within the chat interface. Rolling out from late September to mid-November 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. No compliance issues identified.
New
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rollout starts late September 2025 for Targeted Release and early November 2025 for General Availability. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-28T00:07:41.970Z
New
2025-12-11T17:34:41.247Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated October 27, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated December 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by end of January 2026 (previously mid-November 2025).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

October 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability begins early November 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
New
Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within the chat interface. Rolling out from late September to mid-November 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell. No compliance issues identified.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-22T22:49:45.470Z
New
2025-10-28T00:07:41.970Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated October 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated October 27, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Targeted Release: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

October 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Rollout starts late September 2025 with general availability by late October. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
New
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability begins early November 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-02T21:36:58.140Z
New
2025-10-22T22:49:45.470Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated October 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated October 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September (previously early September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early November 2025 (previously early October) and completes by mid November 2025 (previously late October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

October 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability by late October 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center.
New
Microsoft Teams is introducing Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Rollout starts late September 2025 with general availability by late October. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center or PowerShell.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-30T17:47:05.003Z
New
2025-10-02T21:36:58.140Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 30, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated October 2, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. 

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.
  • Admins can manage the feature via the Teams Admin Center under: Messaging → Messaging Settings → Messaging Notes

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats
New
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Collaborative Notes in Chats
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes in group chats, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items via a new Notes tab. Rolling out from late September to early October 2025, the feature is on by default and manageable through the Teams Admin Center.
New
Microsoft Teams will introduce Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats on desktop and web, enabling real-time co-creation of notes, agendas, and action items within chats. Public preview starts late September 2025; general availability by late October 2025. The feature is on by default and manageable via Teams Admin Center.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-05T22:05:19.117Z
New
2025-09-30T17:47:05.003Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact
Body Content
Previous

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated September 30, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re introducing Teams Collaborative Notes (powered by Loop) in group chats across desktop and web experiences. This feature enables users to co-create and edit notes, agendas, and action items directly within the Teams chat interface, enhancing real-time collaboration without switching contexts.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 498159.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rollout begins late September 2025 and completes by early October 2025.  
  • General Availability: Rollout begins early October 2025 (previously late September) and completes by late October 2025 (previously early October).

How this affects your organization

Users will see a new Notes tab in group chats, allowing them to create and collaborate on Loop components such as agendas and action items. These components are editable inline, supporting synchronous collaboration directly within Teams.  

This feature is on by default for all tenants. Users do not need to install anything to begin using it.

What you can do to prepare

  • You can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. If desired, Collaborative Notes can be disabled at the tenant level.
  • Review internal documentation and training materials to ensure users are aware of the new Notes tab and its capabilities.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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