RM560813 - Microsoft Teams: Unblock users to send message while file is uploading in the background

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Summary

Large file sharing in Teams today introduces blocking behavior, forcing users to wait for uploads to complete and disrupting real-time collaboration. To improve productivity and reduce perceived latency, we are introducing asynchronous file uploads. This allows users to continue sending messages while the file uploads in the background, enabling a more seamless and uninterrupted collaboration experience.

Last Updated

May 29, 2026

Published Apr 24, 2026

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In development

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Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

In development
General Availability
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Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Large file sharing in Teams today introduces blocking behavior, forcing users to wait for uploads to complete and disrupting real-time collaboration. To improve productivity and reduce perceived latency, we are introducing asynchronous file uploads. This allows users to continue sending messages while the file uploads in the background, enabling a more seamless and uninterrupted collaboration experience.

GA date: July CY2026

Version history

4 versions tracked

Updated 3 times since Apr 27, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. May 29, 2026 · 10:30 PMLatest · v4

    Changed: Body

  2. May 27, 2026 · 11:15 PMv3

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  3. May 26, 2026 · 11:00 PMv2

    Changed: Tags

  4. Apr 27, 2026 · 11:15 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version