RM559608 - Microsoft Teams: Quick access to read items from unread-only view

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Summary

Teams chat and channel lists can be filtered to show unread items only. When this filter is applied, hovering over a section reveals an eye icon next to the section name. Selecting the eye icon opens a list of read chats or channels within that section, allowing you to open them without leaving the unread-only view.

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Published Mar 31, 2026

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Status

Rolling out

Release

General Availability
Targeted Release

Platforms

Desktop
Mac

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

Rolling out
General Availability
Targeted Release
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Teams chat and channel lists can be filtered to show unread items only. When this filter is applied, hovering over a section reveals an eye icon next to the section name. Selecting the eye icon opens a list of read chats or channels within that section, allowing you to open them without leaving the unread-only view.

GA date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Mar 31, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 4, 2026 · 11:00 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status, Release phase

  2. Mar 31, 2026 · 11:15 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version