How To: Schedule a Message in Teams

Summary

Write a Teams chat message now and have it send later, and change or delete a scheduled message.

Body

Write a Teams message now and have it send later, like first thing in the morning instead of late at night.

In this article

Schedule a message

1

Write your message

Type your message in a chat.

2

Open scheduling

Select the + (Actions and apps) button, then Schedule message.

3

Pick a time

Choose the date and time, then select Continue.

4

Send

Select Send. The message waits until the time you picked.

You need to have chatted with the person before you can schedule a message to them.

Change or delete it

  • Change the text: point to the scheduled message, select Edit, make your changes, then select Done.
  • Change the time: while editing, use the menu next to the scheduled date and time, pick a new time, select Continue, then Done.
  • Delete it: select More options (…), then Delete.

Get help

Submit a request through the Microsoft Teams service, or:

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

  • Call: 612.343.4170
  • Visit: Miller Hall 226
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT

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Article ID: 165601
Created
Sun 10/25/26 6:39 PM
Modified
Sun 10/25/26 7:10 PM
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