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Microsoft Teams: File Image preview in chats and channels
Users can now preview thumbnails of shared documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) directly in Teams chats and channels without opening them, improving discoverability and reducing friction when searching for files.
Key dates
- 2024 — rollout (Rolling out to Worldwide Standard Multi-Tenant, Desktop clients)
Microsoft's description
When you share documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF) in chat or channel conversation, you can see a thumbnail image of the file in the thread. This lets you preview the file’s content without opening it and find the file you need quickly.