Microsoft Teams, the widely-used collaborative platform, is taking a leap towards enhancing its messaging functionality with the implementation of an innovative feature that allows users to forward messages between chats effortlessly. Aimed at streamlining the process of transferring essential notes or alerts across individual or group conversations, this feature marks a significant advancement in the realm of digital communication.

With the new update, users can now forward a message using the right-click menu, an intuitive process designed to save time and increase productivity. The feature also allows users to add supplementary information to the forwarded message, ensuring that the context is preserved for the recipient. This enhanced function is currently being rolled out and is accessible to users on the Windows desktop version of Microsoft Teams.

This update is part of a series of improvements aimed at transforming Microsoft Teams into an even more intuitive and intelligent communication platform. Other recent enhancements include the ability to manage calendar notifications within the Activity Feed. Additionally, a new tool for sending targeted in-meeting notifications to specific individuals during a call has been introduced. This tool utilizes a bot to safeguard the privacy of the message, further underlining Microsoft’s commitment to providing a secure communication environment.

Adding to the roster of improvements, Microsoft Teams now integrates Granite’s Direct Route Trunks, enabling users to make and receive external phone calls directly from the Teams interface. This integration ensures smooth and reliable IP Voice termination and origination services, creating a unified communication environment that streamlines workflows and simplifies communication. The compatibility of Granite’s service with Microsoft 365 Teams external calling through Direct Routing or Operator Connect further exemplifies Microsoft’s commitment to fostering seamless digital communication.