How to Use Loop Components in Microsoft Teams

Collaborate in real time without the clutter—learn how to use Microsoft Loop components in Teams chats and meetings across desktop and mobile.

If you've ever tried to get your team aligned in a Teams chat—juggling Word docs, task lists, and never-ending messages—you know how messy it can get.

That’s where Loop components come in. They let you and your team collaborate in real time right inside a Teams message. You can co-edit a table, checklist, paragraph, or task list without leaving the chat—and everything stays in sync.

Whether you’re on your laptop or your phone, Loop helps keep ideas moving without the chaos. Here’s how to use it.

💻 Using Loop Components in Teams

What You Can Do with Loop:

• Brainstorm together in a shared paragraph

• Track action items in a checklist

• Create and update live tables

• Assign and monitor tasks (connected to Planner)

How to Add a Loop Component in Chat:

1. Open Microsoft Teams and go to a chat or channel.

2. In the message box, click the Loop icon (it looks like an infinity symbol or a glowing ribbon).

3. Choose a component:

   • Table

   • Checklist

   • Paragraph

   • Task list, etc.

4. Start typing directly into the component. Your teammates can edit it in real time—you’ll see their names as they type.

5. Hit Send when you’re ready. The component is now part of the chat and stays editable.

Example:

Say your team is planning a client presentation. Instead of messaging back and forth about who’s doing what, you drop in a Loop checklist:

Client Presentation Tasks

• Finalise slides (Anna)

• Review messaging (Liam)

• Send to client for feedback (Nina)

As people check things off, everyone sees updates instantly.

💡 Why Loop Components Are a Game-Changer

• Real-time collaboration: See edits as they happen.

• Fewer files, less confusion: No need to switch between apps or share docs.

• Always up to date: Loop components update everywhere they’re shared—chat, email, or Loop pages.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

If you don’t see the Loop option:

• Make sure you’re using the latest version of Teams.

• Loop may need to be enabled by your IT admin.

• Loop works best with Microsoft 365 business or enterprise plans.

Loop components in Teams are like a shared workspace inside your chat. They help you move faster, stay aligned, and get work done without the clutter. Whether you're brainstorming, assigning tasks, or building a checklist, Loop keeps everything in one place—and always up to date.

Try it out in your next Teams chat. You’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.