Skip to Content

MC305425: Contextual Views in Message Extensions and Link-Unfurled Cards (preview)

Now in preview, this feature will enable Adaptive Card v1.4 for Message Extensions which will allow users to send refreshed, up to date cards that will update with new information.

  • This will allow different information and actions to be shown depending on the particular user’s role in a chat/channel.

The update will also allow User Specific Views and Sequential Workflows.

  • This will allows subsequent adaptive cards to be shown depending on the action taken by a user.

This will rollout on Desktop, and Web.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 86746.

Adaptive Cards v2 (ACv2) now known as Universal Actions for Adaptive Cards brings the bot as the common backend for handling actions and introduces a new action type, Action.Execute, which works across apps, such as Teams and Outlook. This lights up the following new capabilities on Teams:Universal ActionsUser Specific ViewsSequential Workflow supportUp to date views

MC305425: Contextual Views in Message Extensions and Link-Unfurled Cards (preview)

When this will happen

We will begin rolling this out in late December 2021 and expect to complete rollout early January 2022.

How this will affect your organization

Adaptive Card v1.4 for Message Extensions will enhance user interacting experience across platforms and applications.

What you need to do to prepare

Users will not need to prepare/manage this change, they should simply keep in mind that with contextual views, certain users may be presented with card views that differ from their peers’.

Message ID: MC305425
Published: 15 December 2021
Updated: 15 December 2021
#NewFeature #UserImpact #Teams
Stay Informed

    Ads Blocker Image Powered by Code Help Pro

    Your Support Matters...

    We run an independent site that\'s committed to delivering valuable content, but it comes with its challenges. Many of our readers use ad blockers, causing our advertising revenue to decline. Unlike some websites, we haven\'t implemented paywalls to restrict access. Your support can make a significant difference. If you find this website useful and choose to support us, it would greatly secure our future. We appreciate your help. If you\'re currently using an ad blocker, please consider disabling it for our site. Thank you for your understanding and support.