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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Drafts quick view

Message ID
MC1223827
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Service
Microsoft Teams
Category
Stay Informed
Tags
New featureUser impact
Rollout
February 2026March 2026
Roadmap ID
542789
View in M365 Roadmap
Platforms
DesktopLinuxMac

Summary

Microsoft Teams will introduce a Drafts quick view feature by late February 2026 (targeted release) and mid-March 2026 (general availability) on desktop. It allows users to easily access and send unsent draft messages. The feature is on by default with no admin action required.

Details

Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new Drafts quick view feature to help users easily find, edit, and send draft messages. This enhancement improves productivity by making unsent drafts more accessible.

user settings

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 542789.

[When this will happen:]

  • Targeted release: Rollout will begin late February 2026 (previously mid-February) and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
  • General Availability: Rollout will begin mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by late March 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

  • Who is affected: All Microsoft Teams users on desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • What will happen:
    • Users will see a new Drafts quick view option in Teams.
    • Clicking the quick view will display all unsent draft messages for easy editing and sending.
    • The feature will be ON by default; no admin configuration is required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is needed from admins.
  • You may choose to inform your helpdesk or update internal documentation to reflect this new capability.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

Change History

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February 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
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Microsoft Teams: New Drafts quick view
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Drafts quick view
Summary
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Microsoft Teams will introduce a Drafts quick view feature by March 2026, allowing desktop users to easily find, edit, and send unsent draft messages. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to enhance productivity without compliance concerns.
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Microsoft Teams will introduce a Drafts quick view feature by late February 2026 (targeted release) and mid-March 2026 (general availability) on desktop. It allows users to easily access and send unsent draft messages. The feature is on by default with no admin action required.
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2026-01-29T00:42:40.767Z
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2026-02-18T17:35:12.917Z
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New feature,User impact
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Updated message,New feature,User impact
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[Introduction]

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new Drafts quick view feature to help users easily find, edit, and send draft messages. This enhancement improves productivity by making unsent drafts more accessible.

user settings

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 542789.

[When this will happen:]

  • Targeted release: Rollout will begin mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
  • General Availability: Rollout will begin mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by late March 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

  • Who is affected: All Microsoft Teams users on desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • What will happen:
    • Users will see a new Drafts quick view option in Teams.
    • Clicking the quick view will display all unsent draft messages for easy editing and sending.
    • The feature will be ON by default; no admin configuration is required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is needed from admins.
  • You may choose to inform your helpdesk or update internal documentation to reflect this new capability.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

New

Updated February 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new Drafts quick view feature to help users easily find, edit, and send draft messages. This enhancement improves productivity by making unsent drafts more accessible.

user settings

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 542789.

[When this will happen:]

  • Targeted release: Rollout will begin late February 2026 (previously mid-February) and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
  • General Availability: Rollout will begin mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by late March 2026.

[How this affects your organization:]

  • Who is affected: All Microsoft Teams users on desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • What will happen:
    • Users will see a new Drafts quick view option in Teams.
    • Clicking the quick view will display all unsent draft messages for easy editing and sending.
    • The feature will be ON by default; no admin configuration is required.

[What you can do to prepare:]

  • No action is needed from admins.
  • You may choose to inform your helpdesk or update internal documentation to reflect this new capability.

[Compliance considerations:]

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

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