RM574094 - Microsoft Teams: View files and conversations side by side

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Review shared files without losing conversation context. When you open a PDF, Markdown, or HTML file from a Teams chat or channel message, the conversation appears alongside the file and takes you directly to where it was shared, allowing you to catch up on the discussion and respond without closing the file preview or switching back to chat.

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Published

Oct 12, 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

Review shared files without losing conversation context. When you open a PDF, Markdown, or HTML file from a Teams chat or channel message, the conversation appears alongside the file and takes you directly to where it was shared, allowing you to catch up on the discussion and respond without closing the file preview or switching back to chat.

GA date: November CY2026