Microsoft Loop

Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content, and tasks across various Microsoft apps and devices. It’s designed to enhance collaboration, creativity, and productivity. Let’s dive into the details:

1. What is Microsoft Loop?:
   • Microsoft Loop is an online collaboration platform developed by Microsoft.
   • It was officially announced as an addition to the Microsoft 365 suite of apps in November 2021.
   • Loop provides blocks of collaborative text or content that can live independently and be copied, pasted, and shared freely¹.
2. Features of Microsoft Loop:
   • Copilot: A powerful feature that enables shared thinking. With Copilot, you can co-create, stay up-to-date, and pick up where others left off.
   • Real-time Sync: Loop components sync across apps in real time, allowing you to work seamlessly without switching between different tools.
   • Page Templates: Quickly kick off projects with intelligent suggestions and pre-designed templates.
   • Flexible Components: Organize your thoughts, content, and resources as your project evolves.
   • Asynchronous Collaboration: Communicate ideas, collaborate, and stay in touch regardless of time zone differences or work style preferences.
3. Licensing for Microsoft Loop:
   • To use Microsoft Loop, users need one of the following Microsoft 365 licenses:
     • Microsoft 365 Business Standard
     • Microsoft 365 Business Premium
     • Microsoft 365 E3
     • Microsoft 365 E5
4. Additionally, Loop storage now counts against SharePoint storage, and workspaces have a maximum size of 1 TB².
   • Users with these licenses can create new Loop workspaces, add members, and remove members.
   • Users with Office 365 E3 or E5 plans do not qualify for these additional capabilities.
   • Early adopters of Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 may need to enable the Extra Features license to access all Loop app features³.

Microsoft Loop empowers collaborative thinking and creativity, and its licensing aligns with specific Microsoft 365 plans. Get started with Loop and unlock the power of shared work!