Microsoft Loop Overview

Introduction

• Microsoft Loop introduction by Kevin
• Purpose: Transform how you collaborate and work

Traditional Collaboration

• Past methods: Starting documents, sharing via email
• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) allowed real-time collaboration

Microsoft Loop

• Create content, capture ideas, collaborate in real time from anywhere
• More integrated and seamless compared to past tools

Real-time Collaboration Example

• Insert table in Microsoft Teams chat
• Changes reflected in email, OneNote, etc.
• Dynamic real-time updates

Use Cases

• Brainstorming agenda
• Collecting status updates
• Taking meeting notes

Key Elements of Loop

1. Loop Components

• Tables, voting tables, text paragraphs
• Stay updated across all platforms (Teams, email, OneNote, etc.)

2. Loop Pages

• Larger canvas for multiple components
• Example: Table + text + status list on one page

3. Loop Workspaces

• Standalone app for organizing projects
• Combine Loop Pages with other content (Word docs, spreadsheets, links)
• File Explorer for projects

Trying Out Loop

• Available for anyone with a school or work Microsoft account
• Start from Microsoft Teams chat

Example Walkthrough

• Inserting a table in Teams for product list
• Real-time collaboration (Patty, Nestor, Diego)
• Setting permissions, inviting others, @mentions
• Adding components (paragraph, comments)
• Changes visible across apps (Office app, OneNote, Word, etc.)

Access and Management

• Open link to Loop Page
• Saved in OneDrive (as .fluid file)
• Version history, sharing, data governance
• Access via Teams, Teams mobile, channels, OneDrive, Microsoft search, office.com, Office app (iOS & Android)

Comparison with Notion

• Loop deeply integrated into Microsoft 365
• Advantages: Integration with Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, more apps
• Loop Workspaces provide comprehensive project view

Future Developments

• Upcoming features: More components, broader usage
• Workspaces available soon, expanded component catalog

Conclusion

• First look at Microsoft Loop
• Encouragement to subscribe for more videos