Collaborate using Loop components in Outlook

(Originally posted October 31, 2022 By ~ Isabella Dominguez)

Hello, Insiders! I’m Isabela Dominguez, a Product Manager on the Office team. You probably already know about the Loop component in Teams and Outlook on the web. I’m excited to share that you can now collaborate with the Loop component in Outlook for Windows and the web!

Loop component

Have you ever wanted to quickly collect everyone’s ideas, status updates, or questions in an email without having to go back and forth between Outlook and other apps? With the Loop component, you can edit content with others and see the changes right in your email. Gather all the relevant information in one place and watch people edit and comment live.

You can insert different types of components, such as a task list to track project status or a voting table to collect ideas from your team. The Loop component meets you where you are. It’s accessible and editable in Teams and Outlook (and soon Word!), so you can collaborate freely no matter which app you use.

How it works

1. To add a loop component to your message, select: Message > Loop ComponentClick and then select the desired component from the drop-down list.

   Inserting a loop component into an email message

2. Once the loop component appears in the email body, edit it as needed and send it to start collaborating.

   Editing a loop component in an email

3. Once the email is sent, recipients can begin collaborating in the Loop component.

   Multiple people edit an email containing a Loop component

Not sure which Loop component to use when collaborating on a message? Don’t worry! Simply type: / Select from the menu options in the Loop component.

Scenarios to try

• Track your project status Includes a task list loop component – You can assign tasks and due dates to people to set clear expectations for each contributor. The loop component allows you to track status in real time and always have the latest information at your fingertips.
• Allow everyone to gather knowledge using the Q&A loop component – You can ask a question and have everyone on your team answer in real time. For example, you may have a question about an upcoming meeting or presentation. The Q&A component makes it easy for your team to gather and share information, giving others the opportunity to answer and ask more questions.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to get someone’s attention about a component you’ve created, @mention them and they’ll be notified.

Known Issues

• After you create the Loop component, you can find it by going to com and searching for the component name (the email subject line). We are also working on a solution to make it easier for people to find the Loop component in Outlook.
• Currently, the Loop component is only available to people within your organization.

Requirements

To use this feature, you will need:

• An activated Microsoft 365 subscription.
• Microsoft 365 Commercial License – E3 or E5.

effectiveness

This feature is available to Insiders running:

• Beta Channel: Version 2209 (Build 15609.10000) or later
• Current Channel (Preview): Version 2209 (Build 15629.20058) or later

feedback

We’d like to hear your feedback on the availability of the Loop component in Outlook! To submit feedback in Outlook, click here. file> feedback . Please include#loop componentPlease leave your thoughts in the comments so we can easily find feedback on the feature.

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