At the beginning of May 2025, Microsoft launched an enhanced experience for chats and channels in Teams. The aim has been to make Teams faster and more efficient, something that can impact everything from daily communication to larger collaborative projects for many companies and organizations.
Improved Speed and Smoother Navigation
The new experience means that switching to the chat area from other parts of Teams, such as Activities or Calendar, is now up to 17% faster. Even when switching between different chats you have previously opened—so-called chat revisits—the speed has increased significantly, up to 40% faster according to Microsoft’s own measurements.
Focus on Performance and Stability
The improvements are the result of a strong focus on optimizing how Teams loads and displays information. Microsoft has removed outdated technical barriers, rebuilt parts of the interface, and introduced new ways to handle data, which reduces the load on your computer and makes Teams feel more responsive even on older devices. They have also implemented clearer control points during development and updates to prevent performance from deteriorating over time.
What Does This Mean for You as a User?
For those who work extensively in Teams, these updates mean faster switching between chats and channels, and a user interface that feels more stable and predictable. For organizations that use SharePoint together with Teams, the improved performance can also mean smoother collaboration on projects and document workflows.
Would you like to know more about the technical details or how Microsoft has worked on these improvements? Read more in Microsoft’s own article about the updates.
