Microsoft Loop

What is Microsoft Loop?

Microsoft Loop is a modern collaboration tool in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem designed to enable teams to think, plan, and create together seamlessly.

It introduces flexible components—such as lists, tables, and notes—that can be shared and edited in real-time across multiple Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Instead of switching between apps or copying content back and forth, Loop allows information to stay live and in sync wherever it is pasted, improving the speed and quality of team collaboration.

Why Use Microsoft Loop?

Microsoft Loop solves one of the biggest challenges in modern work: fragmented collaboration. 
Instead of managing separate files, emails, and chat messages, Loop provides a unified way to collaborate:

• Real-Time Co-Authoring: Multiple users can work together on the same content simultaneously, regardless of where it lives.
• Centralized Information: Instead of tracking multiple versions of a document, a single Loop component can be updated across all places where it’s embedded.
• Cross-App Collaboration: Edits made in Microsoft Teams automatically reflect in Outlook, Word Online, and other supported apps without any manual syncing.
• Project Spaces: Loop offers collaborative workspaces where teams can manage projects, track progress, and organize ideas in one place.

In short, Microsoft Loop increases agility, keeps teamwork synchronized, and minimizes confusion when collaborating on projects across apps.

Is Microsoft Loop Free?

Microsoft Loop is available to users who have a Microsoft 365 subscription.

• For business and enterprise users, Loop is included in many Microsoft 365 plans (such as Business Standard, E3, and E5).
• For personal users, access depends on the availability and rollout stage of Microsoft 365 features within consumer plans.

There is currently no standalone free version of Microsoft Loop. However, users with eligible Microsoft 365 subscriptions can access Loop without any additional cost.

Microsoft has also released a public preview version accessible to users with a personal Microsoft account, but with limited functionalities compared to enterprise features.

Key Features of Microsoft Loop

Here are some of the key features that make Microsoft Loop a standout tool:

• Loop Components

Dynamic elements like task lists, voting tables, and status trackers that can be copied across apps and stay updated everywhere.

• Loop Pages

Flexible canvases where users can organize components, links, files, and data into collaborative spaces.

• Loop Workspaces

Shared areas where teams can see and group everything related to a project in one place, track progress, and co-create content.

• Real-Time Sync

Changes made to a Loop component instantly reflect wherever the component is shared across Microsoft 365 apps.

• Deep Integration with Microsoft 365

Seamlessly works across Teams, Outlook, Word for the web, and soon across more apps in the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Templates

Built-in templates for faster creation of project plans, brainstorming boards, checklists, and more.

• Permissions and Sharing Controls

Manage who can view, edit, or comment on Loop content, maintaining security and collaboration control.

How to Access Microsoft Loop in Office 365?

Accessing Microsoft Loop in Office 365 is straightforward:

1. Via the Web App
• Go to https://loop.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
• From the web app, you can create Loop workspaces, pages, and components.
2. Within Microsoft Teams
• In a Teams chat or channel, click on the message bar ➔ select Loop Component ➔ choose the type of component you want (Task list, Table, Paragraph, etc.).
• This allows you to collaborate in real-time without leaving the conversation.
3. Within Outlook (Web Version)
• When composing an email, click on the Loop Component button to insert dynamic elements that recipients can edit directly from the email.
4. Inside Word for the Web (Preview)
• Some preview users can embed and use Loop components directly within Word for the web, helping maintain dynamic documents.

Note Access to Loop features may depend on the organization's admin settings and the subscription plan associated with the Microsoft 365 account.