1. What is Microsoft Loop?
Microsoft Loop is a collaborative workspace where you and your team can bring ideas, content, and tasks together. It combines pages, components such as tables and lists, and a flexible canvas that you can edit together. These elements stay in sync across apps like Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Whiteboard, and the Loop app.
2. What are Loop components and how do they work?
Loop components are small editable pieces, such as a to-do list, table, or paragraph. You can insert them into chats, emails, or documents. Everyone who can see the component can edit it in real time, and any changes appear instantly for all users.
3. What is a Loop workspace?
A Loop workspace is a shared digital hub for your team. It holds Loop pages, components, links, and other project materials in one place. You can brainstorm, plan, and track progress together, knowing everything stays up to date.
4. Do I need a special subscription to use Loop?
Yes.To access the full features of Loop, you need a compatible Microsoft 365 plan.
For work or school accounts, Loop is included with plans such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, or E3 and E5.
5. What about storage limits for Loop?
Loop workspaces and pages now count toward your Microsoft 365 storage quota.
6. What is the difference between a Group-owned workspace and a standard workspace?
Microsoft 365 Group-owned workspace
- Created in a Teams channel and linked to a Microsoft 365 Group
- Access is automatic for all channel members
- Membership changes follow the Team’s membership
- Sharing is controlled by the Team, so you cannot invite people outside it directly
- Compliance and security settings follow the Team’s policies
Standard Loop workspace
- Created in the Loop app and managed manually
- You invite people individually and decide who joins
- Sharing is more flexible because you control exactly who has access
- You can apply workspace-specific labels or protection settings
- Useful for small groups or projects that do not need a full Teams channel
7. Where can I use Loop?
Loop works across multiple environments:
- Loop app (web and mobile)
- Teams (as workspace tabs or components in chats)
- Outlook, Whiteboard, OneNote, Word Online, and other Microsoft 365 apps
All content stays in sync wherever you edit it.
8. Does Loop replace Teams or OneNote?
No. Loop works alongside Teams and OneNote. You can keep using these tools and add Loop when you need a more flexible space for live collaboration.
Quick FAQ Table
| Question | Short Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Microsoft Loop? | A collaborative canvas with synced components |
| What are Loop components? | Editable pieces like tables and lists that update live |
| What is a Loop workspace? | A team’s shared hub for pages, tasks, and links |
| Do I need a specific plan? | Yes, certain Microsoft 365 plans are required |
| Are there storage limits? | No fixed limit, but content counts toward quota |
| Group-owned vs Standard workspace | Teams-integrated vs manually managed |
| Where can I use Loop? | In Loop, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and more |
| Where can I get help? | Microsoft Support or your IT admin |
| Does it replace Teams or OneNote? | No, it works alongside them |
