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Missing chat conversation in Teams on windows

A user is missing parts of their chat conversation with other people and in groups while using the Windows app of Teams. However using the mobile and web based version have all chat conversation. I have tried reinstalling and clearing the cache but the…

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asked 2026-03-11T02:50:07.09+00:00
Stanley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-12T07:50:31.8333333+00:00
Doris V 1,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How to search Teams Messages for a specific Emoji (BUG?)

Hi Team, I am putting the ⚠️ emoji in messages, quotes etc. when I see someone raise data issues. The goal is to then search teams for that Emokji and it will bring up everything I've marked as a data issue. When I do search in the search bar, my…

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asked 2026-03-11T10:44:26.3166667+00:00
Finn Roberts 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-11T12:48:16.5566667+00:00
Nam-D 2,410 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Users within a Teams Group can be seen, but not searched

I am an admin for my tenant, and have multiple users that are assigned as member to a Teams group that cannot be searched for within the group. I can search for them in the admin centers, and have verified that they are not hidden from the GAL, and that…

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asked 2026-03-06T18:50:09.04+00:00
Becca Reed 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-09T16:16:00.26+00:00
Kristen-L 10,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Teams Search Not Working – Tried All Troubleshooting Steps

Hello, Since yesterday, the search function in Microsoft Teams (desktop app, mobile app, and web version) has completely stopped working for me. This issue started right after a group call and has persisted ever since. Here are all the steps I have…

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asked 2025-08-11T13:51:00.95+00:00
Bita Malekshahi 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-06T06:15:51.9666667+00:00
Rishwitha, Parise 0 Reputation points
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Teams Desktop App Not Showing Chat History/Channel Posts After Reinstall

We encountered a Teams issue, so we uninstalled the Teams app and reinstalled it from the official website. However, after reinstalling, previous chat history and posts in Teams channels are not visible in the Teams desktop app. They are displayed…

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asked 2026-02-06T07:37:15.37+00:00
Jang Minki 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-02-09T16:49:56.5966667+00:00
Julie-Hu 7,015 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Does Team export any conversation between 2 people?

Look at the time frames under the text ther are missing text from myself and the person I was texting. I have notice for several months that my text(s) from a period of time example 8:45 uesyerday to 8:45 the next day and they go missing for sometimes 8…

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asked 2026-02-06T03:36:32.8933333+00:00
patty mcclure 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-02-08T07:03:46.67+00:00
Jade Ng 9,370 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i bought 46permonth business microsoft 365 for the teams functjon. but i can not use the normal function, i can not call, i can not talk.to anyone else outside.the company organization, please help me out.

i bought the 46 per month version business microsoft 365 for the teams function. but i can not use the normal function of teams, i can not call, the phone button is grey color, i can not talk.to anyone else outside.the company organization, please help…

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asked 2026-01-22T04:35:04.8066667+00:00
zhangnancy 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-24T08:33:45.56+00:00
AlexDN 11,070 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Microsoft Teams visibility of 1:1 chats with deleted users

Howdy! I was wondering if anyone here had some insight into a question about Microsoft Teams chat retention. Specifically, the visibility of 1:1 chats with a deleted user account in the Microsoft Teams desktop and web applications? Previously it seemed…

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asked 2026-01-07T17:50:15.54+00:00
Chris LeMay 190 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-01-22T22:35:21.2766667+00:00
Hani-N 7,670 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Export data

One of my users wants to extract Teams chat/channel messages as raw data so they can analyze it. They would also like to know if it is possible to set up a recurring data connection/feed of Teams channel messages for ongoing data consumption and…

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asked 2025-11-29T17:43:42.0133333+00:00
Rising Flight 6,456 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-15T20:46:27.1066667+00:00
Rising Flight 6,456 Reputation points
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retrieve older teams chat

I can only get as far back as September but need a conversation with a colleague from July

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asked 2025-12-09T12:51:43.8633333+00:00
Ken Deveau 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T10:36:27.3766667+00:00
Anonymous
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Issue with MS Teams Chat Draft Disappearing

A user is experiencing an issue in Microsoft Teams where the entire message typed in a chat disappears if they switch tabs or applications. The user has reinstalled Teams prior to troubleshooting. Cache has been cleared, they are on the latest version,…

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asked 2025-08-06T16:50:44.72+00:00
Christian Bennett 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-10T17:45:04.3266667+00:00
Zietlow, Dan 6 Reputation points
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Teams Chat Tabular format

Hi Team, I have a requirement of making tables directly on teams chat when pasted with a text for example When i paste the below text, it should be in table format Example1 Example2 Example3 Answer1 Answer2 Answer3

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asked 2025-11-19T06:05:46.4666667+00:00
Akhil 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-11-21T14:50:22.7366667+00:00
Alina-Le 6,360 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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How do I get a Windows authentication code for a PC that cannot upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11?

How do I get a Windows authentication code for a PC that cannot upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11?

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asked 2025-10-14T06:17:54.19+00:00
tj nam 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-20T03:07:21+00:00
Huy-K 9,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Teams Issue

Hi, I'm an IT employee at a company. One of our users is experiencing a Teams issue. Messages sent to them in Teams aren't being delivered. We uninstall and reinstall Teams. The problem resolves itself, but then it starts again. After 5-7 days, the…

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asked 2025-10-02T05:52:10.13+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2025-10-14T00:49:06.58+00:00
Viego An 8,990 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why don't I see my name in the search field when I start a new chat?

I want to start a new chat with myself, but Teams doesn't recognize me. I paid for Teams btw.

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asked 2025-09-16T19:30:24.8866667+00:00
Bill Ziegenfuss 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-10-13T20:09:22.7366667+00:00
Chris Duong 7,505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

MS Teams: Group Chats into folders is gone

I am writing to request the restoration of the chat grouping or “folders” feature in Microsoft Teams. This capability was essential for users who manage large volumes of chats, allowing us to organize conversations by project, department, or priority…

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asked 2025-08-21T12:57:50.4233333+00:00
Edward Chin 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-25T15:06:08.36+00:00
Edward Chin 25 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Teams Chat Grouping feature has disappeared??

Hello! Over the past month or so, I have been using a new Teams feature that allowed me to group chats, meetings etc. into buckets with the carrot to expand or collapse the contents. However, suddenly, yesterday that ability disappeared and no longer…

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asked 2025-08-21T20:44:55.0633333+00:00
Bolyard, Alan 25 Reputation points
accepted 2025-08-22T10:58:30.0766667+00:00
Bolyard, Alan 25 Reputation points
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New phone...Facebook Business account access denied...no longer have access to 2 factor MS authenticator

Recently purchased a new phone. Changed my Facebook Business account/personal password and now can't get into Facebook OR MS Authenticator. I'm about to lose my mind. I have ads running that I need to change. I can't get anywhere with Facebook.

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asked 2025-08-18T20:19:47.02+00:00
Kelli Parisian 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-08-18T20:26:25.6133333+00:00
Clover-L 5 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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i accidently delete the chat in a person chat yesterday

i accidently delete the chat in a person chat yesterday. help need to retstort the meassge all ( for a person only)

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asked 2025-08-12T02:16:06.1666667+00:00
Amaldass Augustin 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-14T23:38:02.96+00:00
Anonymous
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Microsoft Teams Not Syncing Messages Properly (Version 25185.410.3812.8024)

Hi everyone, I’m having a recurring issue with Microsoft Teams (desktop version) that’s seriously impacting my workflow. At random times, I stop receiving messages from my colleagues. The app displays the message: “Loading latest updates… in the…

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asked 2025-07-29T07:44:54.8+00:00
Jon 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-01T09:59:05.8533333+00:00
Tamara-Hu 11,970 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator