# TOP 10 Microsoft Loop Features YOU Didn't Know You NEEDED - [2024] ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7c9z1wBiABw/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=0s) - The video covers the top 10 [[Microsoft Loop]] features that viewers may not be aware they need [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=0s). - The video is structured around a countdown of these features, with the host's personal favorite being tip number eight [(00:00:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=5s). - Viewers are encouraged to share their own favorite feature in the comments section [(00:00:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=7s). - The video is about to dive into the first feature, tip number one, after a brief introduction [(00:00:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=11s). ## Tip # 1 Loop App in Teams [(00:00:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=14s) - [[Microsoft Loop]] can now be accessed directly from within [[Microsoft Teams]], allowing users to search for the Loop app from the ellipses on the bottom left of the Teams dashboard [(00:00:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=14s). - Once the Loop app is selected, users have access to all their Loop workspaces, Pages, and components without having to leave the Teams dashboard [(00:00:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=27s). - To make accessing Loop more convenient, it is recommended to right-click on the Loop icon and pin it to the navigation menu in Teams [(00:00:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=36s). ## Tip # 2 Create A Table of Contents [(00:00:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=46s) - To create a table of contents in [[Microsoft]] Loop, first add headers to the content by selecting the text and using the quick access menu to choose from headings 1, 2, and 3, or by using the corresponding shortcut keys such as Control Alt 1 for heading 1 [(00:01:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=70s). - In addition to standard headers, there is also an option to add collapsible headers, which is useful for huge documents and consolidating information [(00:01:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=97s). - To add a table of contents, make space at the top of the page, type forward slash, and start typing "table" to see the available options, then select the table of contents option [(00:02:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=137s). - The table of contents will automatically populate based on the headers of the page, and hovering over an item allows for easy selection and navigation to that section [(00:02:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=151s). - The table of contents feature is demonstrated using a product launch plan for Amy's animal shop, showcasing how it can be used to navigate and organize content [(00:00:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=46s). ## Tip # 3 Loop Components in OneNote [(00:02:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=162s) - [[Microsoft Loop]] components can be used effectively within [[Microsoft OneNote | OneNote]] to create collaborative documents, such as a back to school products list, by going to "Insert" and then "Loop components" [(00:02:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=170s). - When creating a Loop component, users can choose from various items, including tables, and give them a title, such as "products" [(00:03:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=192s). - Loop components can be copied and pasted into emails, allowing users to share them with others, such as sending a products list to Mike [(00:03:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=207s). - Recipients of Loop components can add new items to the list, and updates will be reflected in real-time, ensuring everyone has the most up-to-date document [(00:03:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=225s). - Loop components can be updated in different apps, and users can see who is working in the space and what changes they are making, such as Mike adding "cute booties" to the products list [(00:03:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=237s). - The real-time updates of Loop components ensure that everyone has access to the most current document, making collaboration more efficient [(00:04:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=248s). ## Tip # 4 Comments in Loop Tables & Boards [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=257s) - Comments can be added to tables within [[Microsoft Loop]] by right-clicking in a cell and selecting "new comment" or using the shortcut control shift F2 [(00:04:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=274s). - Another way to add a comment is to hover over a line item, open the detail view, and then click on the comment box that appears [(00:04:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=285s). - When adding a comment, users can tag coworkers or others by pressing the at symbol and searching for their name, which will notify them [(00:05:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=307s). - When a user is tagged in a comment, they will receive a notification in their Loop homepage, which will take them directly to the table where they were mentioned [(00:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=327s). - Users can respond to comments by clicking on the comment box and typing a response, and the original commenter will receive a notification of the response [(00:05:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=349s). - The original commenter will also receive notifications of responses to their comments, even if they are not tagged in the response [(00:06:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=367s). ## Tip # 5 Create a Page from a Link [(00:06:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=381s) - To create a page from a link in [[Microsoft Loop]], the first step is to select the workspace, which allows the pages within the workspace to be visible [(00:06:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=383s). - Once the workspace is selected, the option to create a new page appears, and from there, the "link" option can be chosen to paste a web URL or a document link from [[OneDrive]] [(00:06:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=394s). - The link can be from any web URL or a document within OneDrive, and the text is automatically updated, which can be customized further if desired [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=396s). - After clicking "add," a link icon appears, and the linked page is added to the Loop workspace, providing a harmonized area for all information [(00:07:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=421s). - This feature allows users to link their information, such as a [[YouTube]] channel, to the Loop workspace for easy access and organization [(00:07:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=427s). ## Tip # 6 Shared Locations for Pages [(00:07:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=437s) - To add a page to a different workspace in [[Microsoft Loop]], users can hover over the page in the page navigation menu, select the ellipses, and then choose "Add to workspace" to define the workspace they want to add the page to [(00:07:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=438s). - Once a page is added to a new workspace, it will have a link icon indicating that it is linked to the original source, and users can find the source by going to the grid icon at the top and selecting "Shared locations" [(00:07:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=479s). - The "Shared locations" feature allows users to see all the workspaces where a page is linked, and any updates made to the page will be reflected across all linked workspaces in real-time [(00:08:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=494s). - Users can have multiple workspaces with the same page open side by side, and any changes made to the page will be updated across all workspaces simultaneously [(00:08:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=501s). - The linked page feature ensures that everyone is working on the most up-to-date version of the document, eliminating the risk of missing out on different versions [(00:08:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=527s). - To remove a link, users can go to the ellipses and select "Remove link", which will remove the page from the shared location but keep the original document intact [(00:09:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=540s). - The original source page remains unchanged even if the link is removed from a shared location, as demonstrated with the "Amy's animal shop" workspace [(00:09:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=554s). ## Tip # 7 Copilot in Loop [(00:09:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=562s) - Copilot in [[Microsoft Loop]] can help create, brainstorm, draft, blueprint, or describe content, and can be accessed by selecting anywhere on the page and clicking on the Copilot icon on the right-hand side [(00:09:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=569s). - Copilot can generate prompts to help get ideas flowing, and double-clicking on a prompt will generate another one [(00:09:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=589s). - To use Copilot, users can ask it to draft content based on a prompt, and it will review the content on the page and the prompt to generate an output [(00:10:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=603s). - In the example given, Copilot was asked to draft a marketing avatar for a "back to school" line, and it generated a detailed marketing avatar for the "Trendy Dog" back to school line [(00:10:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=639s). - Copilot requires an additional license, but it can be a helpful tool for collaboration within a team [(00:10:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=630s). - The output generated by Copilot may need to be tweaked to fit the user's needs, but it can be a great way to get started on a project [(00:10:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=655s). ## Tip # 8 How to Link a Meeting in Microsoft Loop [(00:11:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=667s) - To link a meeting in [[Microsoft Loop]], start by creating a meeting in the [[Microsoft Teams | Teams]] calendar area, adding a title, and inviting attendees, then expand the "Add meeting notes" section at the bottom to create a Loop component called Collaborative Notes [(00:11:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=669s). - The Collaborative Notes section allows users to add an agenda, build out meeting notes, and include follow-up tasks, making it easier to be transparent with the team on meeting topics and notes [(00:11:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=678s). - During the meeting, the Collaborative Notes are accessible on the right-hand navigation menu, enabling users to stay updated and update their notes in real-time [(00:11:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=715s). - To share the meeting notes with a specific workspace within [[Microsoft]] Teams, select the ellipses and go to "Shared locations" [(00:12:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=732s). - If the meeting notes are not shared with a workspace, they can still be accessed in Loop by going to the "Meeting notes" section on the left-hand navigation menu, which displays a list of all collaborative notes from meetings within Microsoft Teams [(00:12:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=751s). - The Meeting notes section in Loop includes a calendar at the top, allowing users to sort by dates or weeks to filter down meetings and find specific notes [(00:12:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=754s). ## Tip # 9 Manage Tasks [(00:13:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=781s) - [[Microsoft Loop]] allows users to manage tasks, with one common method being through a task list that can be searched for and added to the interface [(00:13:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=781s). - When a task is assigned to someone, such as Mike, they will receive an email notification by default, with options to open the task in Planner within [[Microsoft Teams | Teams]], Planner for the web, or other locations [(00:13:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=809s). - Assigned tasks can be easily located within the "My Tasks" section and filtered by tasks assigned to the user, providing a harmonized task management experience within [[Microsoft]] Loop and other apps like Microsoft Planner or Microsoft Todo [(00:14:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=845s). ## Tip # 10 Notifications [(00:14:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=867s) - Microsoft Loop has a tendency to send notifications in multiple places, which can be overwhelming for some users [(00:14:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=869s). - To help manage notifications, [[Microsoft Loop]] sends a "Start Your Day" email that provides updates on tasks, mentions, and unread items from over a day ago [(00:14:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=879s). - The "Start Your Day" email notifications can be managed by scrolling to the bottom of the email and clicking on "Notification Settings" [(00:14:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=894s). - The notification settings are actually managed within [[OneDrive]] notifications [(00:15:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=900s). - In the OneDrive notification settings, users can toggle on or off the "Email digest of all Loop app notifications sent once daily" option as per their preference [(00:15:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c9z1wBiABw&t=909s).