RM564612 - Microsoft Teams: Inline search in compose box

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Teams enables search directly within the compose box using @mentions, allowing you to quickly find and insert Files, Chats, Channels, and Meetings without leaving your message. By extending @mentions beyond people, Teams provides a more unified and efficient way to reference content in context. This experience reduces context switching and helps streamline collaboration within conversations.

Published

Jun 1, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Teams enables search directly within the compose box using @mentions, allowing you to quickly find and insert Files, Chats, Channels, and Meetings without leaving your message. By extending @mentions beyond people, Teams provides a more unified and efficient way to reference content in context. This experience reduces context switching and helps streamline collaboration within conversations.

GA date: July CY2026