MC1317836 - (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Unblock users to send message while file is uploading in the background
Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1317836.
Microsoft Summary
Microsoft Teams will allow users to send messages while files upload asynchronously in the background, improving real-time collaboration. This update, rolling out from August to October 2026, affects all platforms and requires no action. Compliance and file-sharing policies remain unchanged.
- Message Center ID
- MC1317836
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Teams
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 560813
- Platforms
- Desktop, Mac, Web
- Published
- 2026-05-21
- Last updated
- 2026-09-22
- Expires
- 2026-11-30
Updated September 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why] Users are currently blocked from sending messages in Microsoft Teams while a file upload is in progress, which can disrupt real-time collaboration. With this update, file uploads will occur asynchronously in the background, allowing users to continue sending messages without interruption. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560813 . [Rollout Schedule] Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early August 2026 (previously early July) and is expected to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously mid-July). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-August 2026 (previously mid-July) and is expected to complete by end of October 2026 (previously mid-September). [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected All Microsoft Teams users who send files in chats or channels Platforms/Services Microsoft Teams Desktop (Windows, Mac) Web Mobile (iOS, Android) What will happen Users will be able to send chat messages while files are uploading. File uploads will occur asynchronously in the background. The message input box will no longer be blocked during uploads. There are no changes to how files are stored or shared. Existing compliance, retention, and security policies remain unchanged. This feature will be enabled by default for all tenants. [Action Required / Recommendations] No action is required. Consider informing your users about improved file upload behavior in Teams chats . Update internal training or support documentation if you reference file-sharing workflows. [Compliance considerations] No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.