What is Microsoft Loop and Why Should We Use It?

Microsoft Loop is a collaboration tool which integrates with other Microsoft tools such as Teams and Outlook. It’s designed for hybrid and remote working environments however feeds into the Office also. In this blog, the Three Cherries team break down the features within Loop.

 

What is Microsoft Loop?

Microsoft Loop is designed for hybrid and remote work collaboration, allowing for teams to communicate and share components seamlessly. Loop has many integrations within the Microsoft 365 suite which allow for easier team working.

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What are Loop Components?

A loop component is the portable piece of content which will sync across anywhere they’re shared. This means that a component shared among a team within a Teams meeting agenda will sync and update in live time among all recipients. This means that users can add to an agenda and access it in one place.

 

What are Loop Workplaces?

Loop workplaces are a collaborative area shared amongst a group. This makes it easier for your team to see updates and communicate regarding projects etc. For example, a sales and marketing team may use this to track tasks being completed which benefit each other and monitor prospects and leads to know who’s responsible for contacting who.

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What Integrations Does Loop Currently Have?

Currently, Microsoft Loop integrates with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneNote and the web version of Word. This means there are a range of applications to trial Loop on and see whether the features benefit yourself.

 

What can Loop do in Teams?

Want to cut back and forth communication on Teams regarding edits to a piece of content for example? In that case, Loop may be the tool for you. By creating a Loop component and sending it in Teams, you can both edit on the text in real time, reducing the amount of back-and-forth messaging required to create a solid piece of content.

By using Loop, you will be able to brainstorm, co-author and share data in real time in one place, streamlining processes and reducing the unnecessary back and forth.

 

Microsoft Loop: Is it Worth it?

Microsoft Loop is well worth a test within your business, especially if you have a remote or hybrid team. There are limited resources online about Loop and therefore it is partly trial and error to find any useful tools.

If you need any assistance with Microsoft Loop, contact Three Cherries today and let our team assist you.

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