💡 Our Technical Review in summary
Summary
- Message ID: MC1199767 (Roadmap ID 536997).
- Feature: Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to select and forward up to five messages simultaneously from a chat or channel.
- Functionality: Forwarded messages are bundled into a single message, ensuring that the original context and chronological order are preserved.
- Platform Availability: This update applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. Mobile users can view bundled messages but cannot yet initiate multi-select forwarding.
- Timeline: General Availability (Worldwide and GCC) is currently rolling out and is expected to be complete by mid-February 2026. GCCH and DoD environments will follow with completion expected by late February 2026.
Impact
- End-User Experience: Users gain a more efficient way to share information without manually copying/pasting or forwarding messages individually. The “Forward > Multiple messages” option will appear in the message action menu.
- Default State: This feature is enabled by default for all eligible users. There are no administrative controls provided to disable this specific functionality.
- Compliance and Security: Microsoft has identified no specific compliance considerations for this update, as it leverages existing forwarding logic; however, admins should verify this against internal data handling policies if necessary.
- Mobile Limitations: While the desktop and web clients receive full functionality, the mobile app is currently limited to viewing these bundled messages only.
Action Required
- No Technical Action: No administrative configuration or PowerShell updates are required to activate this feature.
- Documentation Update: IT teams should update internal knowledge base (KB) articles or training materials regarding Microsoft Teams message management and collaboration.
- User Communication: Consider notifying power users or department leads about the change to improve adoption and reduce “how-to” inquiries to the help desk.
- Support Readiness: Ensure help desk staff are aware that the limit for multi-selection is currently capped at five messages.
Microsoft Official Update
Service: N/A
Category: stayInformed
Severity: normal
Updated February 11, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We’re introducing Multi-Select Forward in Microsoft Teams. This feature lets users select up to five messages from a chat or channel and forward them together in one message, preserving context and order. This update addresses customer feedback for easier message sharing and supports better collaboration.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 536997 and is applicable to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web.
[When this will happen:]
- Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early January 2026 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously mid-January) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late January).
- General Availability (GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously mid-February).
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected: Users of Microsoft Teams for Desktop, Mac, and web
What will happen:
- A new option will be available in the message action menu: Forward > Multiple messages.
- They can select up to five messages and forward them together.
- Forwarded messages appear bundled in one message, preserving order and context.
- Mobile users can view these messages but cannot forward multiple messages yet.
- This feature is ON by default.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- No admin action is required before or after rollout.
- Consider notifying your users about this change to help them understand the new behavior.
- Update any internal documentation or training materials that reference message forwarding in Teams.
Learn more: Forward a message in Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
