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[Introduction]
We’re introducing improved support for viewing code blocks in the Microsoft Teams mobile app for iOS and Android. This update responds to customer feedback from technical and developer-focused teams who rely on accurate, readable code formatting when collaborating on the go.
[When this will happen]
- Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in early February 2026 and expect to complete by mid-February 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-February 2026 and expect to complete by late February 2026.
[How this will affect your organization]
Who is affected: All users of the Microsoft Teams mobile app on iOS and Android.
What will happen:
- Users will be able to view code blocks sent from Teams desktop or web clients directly on mobile devices.
- Code blocks will appear as a message object (similar to a file preview) optimized for small screens:
- Tapping the preview will open a full-screen reader that includes:
- Syntax highlighting
- Line numbers
- Scrollable containers for long snippets
- No admin controls are added with this update.
- This feature is enabled by default and requires no configuration.
- There is no impact to existing messaging workflows or policies.
[What you can do to prepare]
- No admin action is required. The feature will roll out automatically.
- Optional actions:
- Notify developer or technical user groups who may benefit from this improvement.
- Update internal documentation if you maintain guidance on using code blocks in Teams.
- Review Microsoft Teams documentation for more about code block formatting.
[Compliance considerations]
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
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