Follow threads to get updates when there are new replies to a channel message or post you’re following. Threads can be followed automatically or manually, depending on your settings.
Follow a thread
You automatically follow a thread if:
- You started the thread.
- You replied in the thread.
- You were @mentioned in the thread.
To manually follow a thread:
- From a message: Hover over a message, select More options
> Follow thread
. - From the main conversation: Hover over existing replies on a thread, then select Follow thread
.
- From the right pane thread view: At the top, select More thread options
, then select Follow thread
.
See all your followed threads in one place
Go to Followed threads
at the top of your list of chats and channels. You’ll see a preview of each thread you follow, with threads with the most recent replies at the top. Threads with new unread replies appear in bold.
Threads are organized like an email inbox, so it’s easy to focus on what matters. Select a thread to expand it and reply.
In the Followed threads view from the More options
menu, you can:
- Unfollow a thread.
- Mark a post or message as unread.
- Go to the conversation, which takes you to the channel.
- Open the thread in a new window.
Tip
Filter Followed threads by unread only so it’s easier to stay up to date.
Change channel settings for followed threads
To change your follow settings for all your Posts and Threads layout channels across Teams:
- On the left side of Teams, select Followed threads
.
- Above your list of followed threads, hover over
next to Followed threads, then select Go to Settings.
Tip
You can also select Settings and more
from the top of Teams, then select Settings
> Chats and channels
.
From here, you can choose to automatically follow threads in threaded layout channels when they're:
- Threads started from your messages.
- Threads you’re a part of.
- Threads where you’re @mentioned.
Choose to automatically follow threads in post layout channels when they're:
- Replies to your posts.
- Replies you’re a part of.
- Replies when you’re @mentioned.
To follow all content in a specific channel, select More channel options
, and turn on the toggle next to Follow all.
Change follow settings for a specific channel:
- Go to the channel.
- Next to its name, select More options
.
- Select Channel notifications
.
Tip
If you want to see new replies in Followed threads at the top of your list of chats and channels, select Follow all new threads. The Followed threads setting won't notify you in the Activity feed.