M365 Archive

RM565220 - Microsoft Teams: Open message links in new window

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Teams now enables links within chat and channel messages to open in a new window, so you can compare information side by side without losing the context of your ongoing conversation. Access this capability through the More options menu or by using Ctrl/Cmd + click.

Roadmap ID

565220

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Published

Jun 10, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Teams now enables links within chat and channel messages to open in a new window, so you can compare information side by side without losing the context of your ongoing conversation. Access this capability through the More options menu or by using Ctrl/Cmd + click.

GA date: July CY2026