Microsoft Teams: Open message links in new window

Teams Roadmap June 10, 2026 3 min read

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 …

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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

Original announcement: Microsoft Teams: Open message links in new window — M365 Roadmap