💡 Our Technical Review in summary
Summary
Microsoft is introducing a new slash command, /createworkflow, directly within the Microsoft Teams message compose box. This update allows users to initiate the creation of automated processes—such as sending notifications, managing tasks, or starting approvals—without needing to navigate through multiple menus. The feature aims to improve the discoverability and accessibility of Teams workflows for end users on desktop (Windows and Mac) and web platforms.
Impact
- User Experience: Users gain a faster, shortcut-driven method to build automations. Typing
/createworkflowin any chat or channel compose box will trigger the workflow creation interface. - Availability: The feature applies to Teams for Windows, Mac, and the web. Rollout is scheduled to begin in late April 2026 and should be completed for all general availability environments by mid-May 2026.
- Default Status: This feature will be enabled by default for all users.
- Administrative Control: There are no changes to existing admin policies. This update serves as a new entry point for existing workflow capabilities rather than a new service.
Action Required
- No Technical Action: No immediate administrative configuration is required to enable this feature.
- User Training: Admins may want to update internal documentation or notify power users of this new shortcut to encourage the adoption of automated workflows.
- Review Governance: While the command itself requires no setup, ensure your organization’s Power Automate and Teams app policies are aligned with how you want users to utilize automated workflows.
Microsoft Official Update
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Severity: normal
[Introduction]
We’re introducing a new slash command, /createworkflow, in the Microsoft Teams message compose box. A workflow is an automated process that handles repetitive tasks for users, such as sending notifications, creating tasks, or starting approvals when something happens in Teams. With this update, users can type /createworkflow while composing a message to quickly begin creating an automation, instead of navigating through menus. This change is designed to make workflow creation faster, easier to discover, and more accessible directly from chats and channels.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web. It is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558544.
[When this will happen:]
- Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in late April 2026 and expect to complete by late April 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rollout in late April 2026 and expect to complete by complete by mid-May 2026.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
All Microsoft Teams users.
What will happen:
- Users can create workflows directly from the compose box using the /createworkflow slash command.
Screenshot: Example of the /createworkflow slash command appearing in the Teams message compose box
- The feature is enabled by default.
- No existing admin policies are changed.
- Workflow creation is faster with fewer clicks.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- No action is required.
- Optionally inform users about the new slash command.
Learn more: Use commands in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Support (will be updated before rollout)
[Compliance considerations:]
| Question | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | The /createworkflow slash command provides users with a new, self-initiated entry point to create workflows directly from the Teams compose box. The feature is enabled by default, and usage is initiated by end users without admin action. |
