MC1162964 Low
(Updated) New in Teams – open channels in dedicated windows
Summary AI-generated
Teams users can now open channels in separate windows for improved multitasking; rollout starts late October 2025 and completes by late January 2026, enabled by default.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Inform helpdesk/support staff
- Update internal training/documentation
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Original post from Microsoft
Updated December 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new productivity feature in Microsoft Teams: Open Channels in a New Window. This enhancement allows users to detach any channel from the main Teams client and view it in a separate window—supporting better multitasking and focus, especially in high-traffic or cross-functional collaboration scenarios.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 509110
[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by late January 2026 (previously late November 2025).
[How this affects your organization:]- Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams desktop client (Windows and macOS).
- What will happen:
- Users will find a new option to Pop out channel from the channel menu.
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Screenshot 1: Entry point from left rail
Screenshot 2: entry point from channel header
- The channel will open in a separate window, allowing simultaneous viewing of multiple channels.
- There are no changes to existing Teams functionality or policies.
- Feature will be enabled by default for all tenants.
- No admin action is required.
- You may choose to:
- Inform helpdesk and support staff of the new multitasking capability.
- Update internal training or documentation if you provide Teams usage guidance.
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 509110
- Summary
- Microsoft Teams will enable users to open channels in separate windows for improved multitasking, rolling out worldwide from late October 2025 to late January 2026. This feature is enabled by default for all desktop users, requires no admin action, and does not affect existing functionality or policies.
- Platforms
- Desktop, Mac